Anyone like books?
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Thanks, I might look into that. I know there is a movie but I've never seen it. I usually like the books better anyway.
Hard to say. Most of the books give tips, but not a step by step direction. I learned Zen meditation many years ago at the local Zen Center. I didn't have to join or anything, but took classes and was taught their method of sitting meditation, and then I just went there to meditate. Now I just meditate at home. I do like this book and it meant a lot to me in the beginning, "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" by Shunryu Suzuki. His autobiography is called "Crooked Cucumber."
Some web sites:
Listing of how to meditate articles: Shambhala Sun - How to Meditate Spotlight
How to Meditate
BuddhaNet - Worldwide Buddhist Information and Education Network
A Basic Buddhism Guide: Essential Advice on Meditation
There are many sources and many forms of meditation practice. I would recommend going to your library and see what you can read there, under meditation, vs. spending $$$ at first.The Buddhanet web site has a lot of good info for free. Also, there are numerous YouTube guided meditation videos also that are kind of nice, too.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking the time to list all that. I've got the whole run around and get everything done thing down to a T. Now I need to work on quieting my mind once in a while and retaining some sanity.
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I've got the whole run around and get everything done thing down to a T. Now I need to work on quieting my mind once in a while and retaining some sanity.
You're very welcome!
Two more books I'm reading now:
Happiness Is an Inside Job: link Sylvia Boorstein
And one more by her:
It's Easer Than You Think: link Sylvia Boorstein
I find her very readable and enjoyable. Easy to follow.
I got both books through our library.