Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2015. Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening View Publication Mindfulness: Six Guided Practices for Awakening (CD/Audio Download; Companion to the Book) View Recording A Heart Full of Peace View Publication One Dharma View Publication The Experience of Insight View Publication Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom View Publication Selected Interviews. Cannot recommend highly enough if you want to understand the Satipatthana Sutta. Non-English terms are carefully explained and used sparingly. For example: if I get stuck on the CD re an understanding of specific teaching, then I go to the book and it is perfectly aligned with these audio CD's. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Fairly unbiased thus far between different Buddhist denominations (which is what I wanted). This kind of commentary is a classical method of working with a sutta in the Buddhist world. Let your customers know that the welcoming tone of the writing creates the experience of opening a window and breathing in fresh air. Please try your request again later. It's clear the ideas associated with it provide helpful direction for dealing with things like addiction, emotional imbalance, and recovery from abuse. With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom.Goldstein's source Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming the Present, Finding Inner Peace and Awakening (Audio Download): Jeffrey Holloway, Kevin F. Spalding, Jeffrey Holloway: Amazon.com.au: Audible I’m a fairly novice Buddhist and (while only one section into the book thus far) am completely in love with this book. Excellent book! Cancel anytime, By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s, Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company, Their Lost Daughters: A Jackman and Evans Thriller, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7, Reviewed in the United States on 13 December 2016. The thing I got away from the book is to constantly practice meditation if you want to truly see its benefits. Practical no frills tips on mindfulness. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide: Guide to Finding Inner Peace and Awaken Full Awareness, This title and over 1 million more available with, Plus a free monthly audiobook chosen by our editors, After 30 days, Audible is $16.45/month. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018. This book is physically exquisite. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? It's good for someone who has an interest in the traditional roots of Mindfulness and an entry into Buddhist teachings without being overwhelming. The theme is in vogue now, but before the market was swamped I wanted some information to compliment the unabridged Dhammapada and I have found it beneficial. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013, I believe this to be the magnum opus of Joseph Goldstein's writings. However I still struggle with the belief that there is no self, but you do not have to agree with everything and he does encourage you to investigate it all and to try it - for me it all rings true, apart from giving up the 'self', I am still struggling to let go of it and am still hanging onto mine, but then I am a layman after all! Filled with anecdotes and quotes from other sources. Its virtues have been expounded by everyone from the Buddha to modern medical practitioners. The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Mindfulness now has a wealth of scientific evidence proving the benefits associated with it, and this book combines the science with simple and concise exercises to enable you to make a lasting positive change to your life. Sounds True did a fine job of editing and publishing this book. This was a pretty short book, but the content was high quality. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Goldstein's commentary is practical and breaks down the various aspects of mindfulness practice into short sections, which I find easier to study and absorb. Do you want to live a healthier life physically, spiritually, and mentally? His books include. Also, this book tackles on how mindfulness could help us find our inner peace, awakening and exercises on how to meditate mindfully. If you want to go all the way and really attempt enlightenment then this book will be your trusty companion. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2019, I really enjoyed this book. Please try again. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening--seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2018. Something went wrong. ), Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, by Joseph Goldstein, Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017. (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, edited by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi, Wisdom Publications). Mindfulness is a powerful weapon against the stressors of modern life. Book offers some explanations on the reasons and benefits for doing meditations. Learn about kundalini, chakras, prana, and how to use them to realize your higher capabilities. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I would suggest it to someone who is of intermediate level ( a couple of months) of mindfulness practice to try it out. I'm sure more advanced practitioners would rate it higher. It is experiencing your thoughts, sensations and emotions without trying to control them. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music, Kindle e-books, Twitch Prime, and more. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. CONSICE. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I would recommend reading something a little lighter about Mindfullness first if you are new to this. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Do you wish to have a better understanding of how the human mind and body work? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, and the Forest Refuge. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Goldstein goes that step further than Analayo in describing the Satipatthana Sutta. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It explains a technique for those who practice religion as well. All downloadable audio and video titles are also covered by a one-year guarantee. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. In addition to this being a Buddhist based practice, the practice of mindful meditation has been noticed in the scientific and medical communities. Fast paced, broken down into smaller segments so it reads quickly and doesn’t feel like he goes on about anything in particular, well written, thought provoking, introspective, uses lots of source material and quotes. Since 1967, he has studied and practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Tips to help you practice meditation and mindfulness daily. Mindfulness is a form of awareness, a way of life, a new way to be free of stress and anxiety. This is my first real book on Buddhism, so if I can understand and learn from it odds are so can you (; When you want to go deeper than just being mindful, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2019, This is a serious book, written by someome who knows his stuff. Do you constantly feel overwhelmed with your work, family, and life in general? Does this book contain inappropriate content? It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening http://book99download.com/get.php?asin=162203063X.html With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom. Cancel anytime, By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s, Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company, Their Lost Daughters: A Jackman and Evans Thriller, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7, Reviewed in the United States on 8 May 2018. Please try again. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music, Kindle e-books, Twitch Prime, and more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2018. As an advanced novice at meditation, I looked forward to learning from Joseph Goldstein, and the term "practical" suggested a step-by-step introduction to mindfulness. It would be better however if more detailed information is shared on the steps required for meditations and how to acheive success in it. This one's a keeper and a book I'll recommend to others. Unable to add item to List. Mr. Goldstein's wisdom and experience will help save you a lot of time in your quest. DESCRIPTION . Chapter 7 really opened up my eyes to creating consistent habits in your meditation practicing. ©2017 Jeffrey Holloway (P)2017 Jeffrey Holloway. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to explore Mindfulness and Buddhism in more detail. Great book! I haven't given up on the book, but will put it aside for now and possibly come back to it when I'm further along the path. However, the sutta itself is also to be found as an appendix in Goldstein's new book. The book is, in many ways, step-by-step, but now 100 pages in, i find myself overwhelmed by the detail and nomenclature. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United States on 14 December 2016. And BTW, my 3-star rating is for me at this point. This is a serious, yet very readable text, rooted in traditional, scholarly Buddhist philosophy without distancing itself from lay readers. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming the Present, Finding Inner Peace and Awakening, Plus a free monthly audiobook chosen by our editors, After 30 days, Audible is $16.45/month. Mindful meditation is meant to end suffering and to teach us to live in the moment. This is THE comprehensive book on mindfulness. I've practiced meditation for 5 years and this book was a great reminder of forgotten techniques. Overall, I find it am informative book. In Mindfulness you have the tools to mine these riches for yourself. When this book: Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening came out, it was an answer to my need. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Mindfulness practices have been around for roughly 2500 years. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Over a series of retreats Goldstein systematically commented on every verse of the sutta,using the Venerable Analayo's commentary as an comparative guide for his own commentary. Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019. This book discusses how mindfulness can be an integral part of your life and help you find inner peace.