How to Sit (Mindfulness Essentials, #1)

Posted on 02 April 2017 by Thich Nhat Hanh

How to Sit is the first in a new series of how to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces beginners to and reminds seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice Pocket sized with bold black and white illustrations by Jason DeAntonis, How to Sit provides explicit, simple directions on the mechanics of posture and breathing, along with instructions for how best to achieve the awakened, relaxed state of clarity to cultivate concentration and compassion Following the instructions, Thich Nhat Hanh shares a series of secular guided meditations that help us return to our breath, spend some time in the present moment, and come home to ourselves.The function of meditation practice is to heal and transform Scientific studies indicate that meditation contributes tremendously to well being, general health, and longevity How to Sit is a unique gift for those who want a comprehensive yet simple guide to getting started with meditation practice, as well as meditators with training in any spiritual tradition who want to be reminded of the foundation of practice. Download How to Sit (Mindfulness Essentials, #1) – kino-fada.fr Every page contains wisdom that can easily be incorporated into existing, or new, mindfulness meditation practices This is a gem I will return to again and again.Slim but powerful I hope to consistently put it to use, since I am teeming with habit energy.Short and simple, yet still a little gem of a book.Everyone should read this bookA small but essential book on how to meditate, but muchthan just meditating It s how to let go of whatever stress or issues you may have and how to live in the present moment which teaches us that pain comes and go emotions come and go One of the most simple...A deceptively simple book with bite sized reflections and breezy line drawings that reflect the beauty and value of mindfulness or sitting meditation Each reflection is as centering and illuminating as the practice itself with in...A slim pocket sized volume about the basics of meditation I thoroughly enjoy Thich Nhat Hanh s straightforward writing style.I found reading it to be meditative and calming as well.Disappointing.about 120 pages with each page only containing about a paragraph or two Not sure who this was intended for Not really thorough enough for a beginner in meditation and to superficial for those looking for insights beyond just an introduction.Takov jak si pr vodce ka dodenn meditac Cel kn e ka pojedn v hlavn o tom, jak si n kam sednout a spr vn d chat a nechat si pro istit mysl Nen to patn napsan , ale po d se to opakuje dokole ka z r zn ch pohled a m e to zn t trochu nudn.Some great points about meditation and regulating building insight into emotions in this volume I prefer the How to Love and How to Relax editions Some really useful points for both the therapist and the meditator.

02 April 2017

Thich Nhat Hanh