Meditation as a Way of Life Philosophy and Practice

The book's accessible narrative and universal themes make it enjoyable to read and life enhancing to apply.. Winner of the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award!Among primers on meditation, this book is exceptional in how it guides readers who treasure inner growth and are looking for reliable direction on how to achi

Title : Meditation as a Way of Life Philosophy and Practice
Author : Alan L Pritz
Rating : 4.82 (353 Vote)
Publish : 2016-6-15
Format : Paperback
Pages : 288 Pages
Asin : 0835609286
Language : English

The book's accessible narrative and universal themes make it enjoyable to read and life enhancing to apply.. Winner of the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award!Among primers on meditation, this book is exceptional in how it guides readers who treasure inner growth and are looking for reliable direction on how to achieve it in an authentic and sustainable way. Specific elements include the foundations of spiritual practice; the benefits of energy-building exercises, affirmations, and healthy lifestyle regimens; instructions in mantra practice and inner-sound meditation; techniques for effective prayer; and guidelines to measure inner practice. The author, a student of the Indian yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, distills the teachings of many other spiritual traditions and religions, including Christianity, into an interfaith perspective that will appeal to all seekers of the divine

You will be happy you did.. Teller by his fellow scientists (Father of the Hydrogen-American Bomb) for giving testimony. Oppenheimer, which gave birth to the Atomic Bombs, firstly Uranium-235 "Little Boy" nuclear fission detonated 8-6-1945 on Hiroshima & the Plutonium-239 "Fat Man" detonated over Nagasaki 8-9-1945. Their excellence and brilliance are likely the result of the stimulating and at the same time worrisome atmosphere that permeated the city of Budapest in the 1900 (see John Lukacs' book: Budapest 1900: A Historical Portrait of a City and Its Culture). Most of my knowledge has come from general reading and asking questions. Alan has put together a great resource for anyone beginning or deepinging their spiritual work through meditation. At heart is her system, nicknamed "FACE": Flexibility, Aerobic exercise, Carry a load, Equilibrium/balance. As well, a nutrition section gives suggestions from supplements to the usual avoiding of processed foods.Due to the formatting, the hardcover is much more useful than a Kindle version (unless you have a graphical version such as the Fire). 4 pgs., Ackn. Filled with wisdom from a variety of faith traditions, along with specific practice guidelines, this book is an outstanding resource for both beginners and longtime meditation p

. Thomas Center for Medical Affairs, and has written numerous articles concerning related themes for Minnesota Physician, Employee Benefits News, Twin Cities Wellness, and The Edge. Alan L. He has written a training component on this topic for the American Management Association, developed an integrative medicine training on Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality for the University of St.

Rev. For more information, visit his website at Awake-In-Life. His work has been written about in journals including Business Ethics Magazine, Employee Benefits News, and Alternative & Complimentary Therapies. Pritz also developed and taught a workshop on spirituality in the workplace at the University St. Thomas Management Center. Pritz, an interfaith minister and spiritual disciple of Paramahans

The other day, I found myself sitting in a circle chanting Allah! Allah! It took me by surprise but was invigorating. The benefits of meditation are now known to be deeper than most people imagine. Pritz includes Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Tibetan Buddhist, Hindu and "secular" chants. Folks of all faiths will find interesting, practical, "how-to" tips for stretching, breathing, meditation, and more. Thank you Alan!" --Lilias Folan, author of Lilias! Yoga Gets Better With Age and host of PBS Yoga series Lilias!"One of the most valuable things you can do to improve your life is to open your mind, heart and soul to the wisdom of intuition and the Divine. While certain words are less relatable to us, chanting Allah! is just the same as chanting Om Mani Padme Hum. Thoroughly 'reader friendly' throughout, Meditation as a Way of Life: Philosophy & Practice is very highly recommended for community and academic library collections." --Helen Dumont, The Midwest Book Review"Meditation as a Way of Life