Joyful Mind

by PIVER, SUSAN

• ISBN13: 9781579546083
• ISBN10: 1579546080
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Joyful Mind introduces the reader, through written and spoken word, to five different disciplines of meditation from masters and celebrated teachers of meditation. With the help of two CDs, the first containing five guided meditations and the second containing specially composed music for meditation. The art of meditating is presented in an entirely new way for both the beginner and the initiate. The acknowledged masters of their discipline offer specific suggestions and lend their voices to teach how to integrate meditation practice into ones life.

Author Biography

Susan Piver is the founder and creative director of Padma Projects, a media company creating products that support an awakened life. She has worked with authors Andrew Weil, Thomas Moore, and others, and has created projects about yoga, prayer, compassion, and wellness.

Table of Contents

introduction	1	(5)
mindfulness of body how to take a good posture	6	(4)
shamatha the practice of tranquility	10	(10)
vipassana the practice of clear seeing	20	(10)
zazen the practice of freedom	30	(8)
metta the practice of compassion	38	(8)
tonglen the practice of transformation	46	(12)
healing meditation the practice of joy	58	(10)
yoga om yoga poses for meditation practice	68	(11)
music for contemplation and relaxation	79	(1)
resources	80	(5)
credits	85	(1)
dedication of merit	86