Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace and Personal TransformationFor thousands of years, people have tried to tap into the stillness and silence that rests within to discover their deeper selves. In Secrets of Meditation, davidji takes you there, demystifying the practice along the way and guiding you on an epic journey into your own consciousness. Whether you are new to meditation, a “crisis meditator”, or someone who has been meditating for years, this book will take your practice, and your life, to the next level. In this insightful book, davidji shares his own journey along his path to awakening and examines the positive impact that meditation can have on your physical health, relationships, emotional well-being, and spiritual life. As the secrets to an effortless meditation practice are revealed, you will unlock the door to your own personal journey and discover what is actually supposed to happen when you close your eyes. davidji shares the wisdom of the ages in an accessible and entertaining style —loosening rigid commandments, revealing the five greatest myths of meditation, and illuminating the most powerful rituals to weave a regular practice into your day. Secrets of Meditation will have you meditating in minutes and living a happier, easier, and more fulfilling life. |
Contents
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The Benefits of Meditation | 37 |
Secrets of Sound Meditation | 77 |
Secrets of Energy Meditation | 93 |
Secrets of Sensory Meditation | 111 |
Secrets of Buddhist Meditation | 129 |
Secrets of Mantra Meditation | 135 |
Secrets of Chanting Meditation | 163 |
FURTHER ALONG THE PATH | 169 |
The Five Myths of Meditation | 183 |
Frequently Asked Questions | 205 |
About the Author | 221 |
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