Meditation for life

by Martine Batchelor

Other authorsStephen Batchelor (Photographer)

Paperback, 2001

Publication

Imprint: Boston : Wisdom Publications, 2001. Context: Originally published in London by Frances Lincoln Ltd., ©2001. Responsibility: Martine Batchelor ; photography by Stephen Batchelor. OCLC Number: 48043046. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 168 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm. Features: Includes index, resources, suggested reading.

Call number

Meditation / Batch

Barcode

BK-07836

ISBN

9780861713028

Original publication date

2001

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Contemplative Practices

CSS Library Notes

Description: "In Meditation for Life, Martine Batchelor's writing -- through a mix of anecdote, humor, and practical instruction -- brings to bear her considerable experience as a meditation teacher as she explains the techniques of three major Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Tibetan, and Zen, while Stephen Batchelor's full-color photographs invite even the most seasoned practitioner to see with new eyes. This vividly photographed book encourages us to bring creative awareness to every aspect of our lives -- from making conversation to making dinner -- and reveals how every moment can be an opportunity to find joy." -- from publisher

Table of Contents: The heart of meditation
Creative awareness
Inspiration
Ethics
Wisdom
Compassion
Non-attachment
Awakening
The role of a teacher
Daily life
further reading
meditation centers
index

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Physical description

168 p.; 26 cm

Description

Meditation for Life uses words and photography to show how mediation willnrich your life. Forgoing jargon for a straight-talking mix of anecdote,umour and instruction, Martine Batchelor uses her unique experiences in aorean Zen monastery, and as a teacher of Buddhism in the West, to makeuddhist meditation accessible to everyone. Her words are given extra forcey Stephen Batchelor's evocative photography, which illustrates in a veryirect way how meditation can bring a new perspective to the ordinary thingsn life. Each chapter discusses in detail one of the many differentpproaches to meditation. Each has a section of practical instructions andxercises, as well as a discussion of a related aspect of Buddhism such asisdom, nonattachment, compassion, and enlightenment. Perception-changinghotographs evoke the spirit and concepts of Buddhist thought, as well asllustrating the practices. The text is free from dogma - far from presentingerself as a guru, Martine Batchelor suggests that the spiritual path isbout becoming one's own teacher.;Her focus is always on showing, in a clear… (more)