A Guide to Self-Discovery

"With his simple, straightforward approach, the author de-mystifies meditation. No matter what you do or how busy you are, his brief, realistic guide lets you explore the many pats to meditation. His specific programs and exercises provide practical tools for you to begin your own journey." from the publisher

Meditation can help you lead a fuller, richer life. It can give you a confidence that leads to greater day-to-day efficiency. With his simple, straightforward approach, Lawrence LeShan de-mystifies meditation. No matter what you do or how busy you are, his brief, realistic guide lets you explore the many paths to meditation. His specific programs and exercises provide practical tools for you to begin your own journey. Lawrence LeShan, a pioneer in exploring therapeutic and ethical implications of meditation, is a practicing psychotherapist. The author of The Medium, the Mystic and the Physicist: Toward a General Theory of the Paranormal, he conducts training seminars in meditation. 'If you have started your journey (or even if you're just considering it), How to Meditate is recommended equipment for the first steps.'-Hank Basayne, Association for Humanistic Psychology. Contents Why we meditate How a meditation feels The psychological effects of meditation The physiological effects of meditation The basic types of meditation Structured and unstructured meditations Mysticism, meditation and the paranormal The 'How' of meditation Alluring traps in meditation and mysticism Is a teacher necessary for meditation? Choosing your own meditational path The integration of psychotherapy and meditation: A set of guidelines for psychotherapists The social significance of meditation Afterword by Edgar N. Jackson Notes

Whether you are an absolute novice or a seasoned meditator, this old book is a treasure. It's like having access to a western style doctor who is also an expert in meditation. ( )

With his simple, straightforward approach, Lawrence LeShandemystifies meditation. No matter what you do or how busy you are, his brief, realistic guide lets you explore the many apths to meditation. His specific programs and exercises provide practical tools for you to begin your own journey.