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Imprint: Mt. Shasta, California : Shasta Abbey, 1996. Context: Originally published in 1974 under title: Zen meditation. Edition: fifth edition. Responsibility: Roshi Jiyu-Kennett and Monks of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. OCLC Number: 39147548. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 101 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Call number
Meditation / Kenne
ISBN
0930066162 / 9780930066161
Original publication date
1974
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Description: This introduction to serene reflection meditation is presented in a simple, practical and thorough manner. The physical, mental and spiritual aspects of this type of meditation are discussed: the book give an excellent foundation for starting a meditation practice. Attention is also given to clarifying the pitfalls to avoid, to applying meditation to daily life and to teaching children to meditate, along with other topics. A revised edition of Zen Meditation, it is an excellent primer for Buddhist practice
Table of Contents: Rules for meditation -- Dogen
Commentary on Dogen's rules for meditation -- Jiyu-Kennett
How to sit -- Jiyu Kennett
Concerning the correct use of the sword of Buddha's wisdom -- Jiyu-Kennett
Serene Reflection -- Koten Benson
Physical postures for meditation -- Daishin Morgan
The mind of meditation -- Daishin Morgan
Obstacles in meditation practice -- Koshin Schomberg
Possible physical problems met with in meditation -- Peter Lavin
Your place of meditation -- Shiko Rom
Every-minute meditation -- Daizui MacPhillamy
Applying meditation to everyday life -- Jisho Perry
The Kyojukaimon and commentary -- Keizan and Jiyu-Kennett
Reading The Kyojukaimon and commentary -- David Powers
The practice of wisdom -- Kinzan Learman
The ten precepts retreat -- Eko Little
About Shasta Abbey
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Table of Contents: Rules for meditation -- Dogen
Commentary on Dogen's rules for meditation -- Jiyu-Kennett
How to sit -- Jiyu Kennett
Concerning the correct use of the sword of Buddha's wisdom -- Jiyu-Kennett
Serene Reflection -- Koten Benson
Physical postures for meditation -- Daishin Morgan
The mind of meditation -- Daishin Morgan
Obstacles in meditation practice -- Koshin Schomberg
Possible physical problems met with in meditation -- Peter Lavin
Your place of meditation -- Shiko Rom
Every-minute meditation -- Daizui MacPhillamy
Applying meditation to everyday life -- Jisho Perry
The Kyojukaimon and commentary -- Keizan and Jiyu-Kennett
Reading The Kyojukaimon and commentary -- David Powers
The practice of wisdom -- Kinzan Learman
The ten precepts retreat -- Eko Little
About Shasta Abbey
FY1991 /
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Serene reflection meditation by Jiyu Kennett (Paperback)
Physical description
101 p.; 22 cm
Description
Highly recommended, a simple yet thorough introduction to how to practice meditation. Sitting meditation is emphasized, with chapters on its physical, mental and spiritual aspects. Italso includes chapters on how to train in everyday life.
Language
Original language
English
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This little book of 100 pages describes and also has photographs of positions for meditation. It includes information about meditation for children and gives The Ten Great Precepts, many of which are the same as the Christian Ten Commandments. The following quote is from the chapter titled, The Ten
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Precepts Meeting: The Ceremony of Daily Life by Rev. Eko Little and regards the concept of giving up everything. "Giving everything up does not mean that when the child is crying we say, 'Sorry, kid, I'm going to go off to meditate now!' That is not giving up everything! True meditation cannot be done for a selfish motive." Show Less