A Gradual Awakening

by Stephen Levine

Paper Book, 1989

Status

Available

Call number

BQ5630.V5L48

Genres

Religion & Spirituality

General Nonfiction

All Topics

Nonfiction

Publication

New York : Anchor Books, c1989.

Description

In this intelligent, accessible work, acclaimed poet and meditation teacher Stephen Levine introduces readers to meditation. Filled with practical guidance and advice--as well as extensive personal recollections--A Gradual Awakening explains the value of meditation as a means of attaining awareness, and provides readers with extensive advice on how establish a practice. Drawing on his own personal experiences with and insights into vipassana meditation, Levine has crafted an inspiring book for anyone interested in deep personal growth.

User reviews

LibraryThing member janey47

This is the single best introduction to meditation that I have ever read. This is the book that I give to friends who ask me where to start. Strongly recommended for beginners at all levels of experience.

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LibraryThing member Bob1438

The best book about meditation I've ever read. I read it when I was sixteen and when I was thirty. It was fabulous both times.

LibraryThing member AniArnott

This is one of those books that I return to over the years - but even more so, it is one of those books I keep giving away, and buying again. Whenever I see a copy I buy it, because, I know I'll come to a point where I want to give it away again.

The gentlest, wisest intro to self-reflection and

mediation. I subsequently read all of Levine's other work, but this one is a classic - he reached beyond himself and pulled through some wisdom that cannot be out done.

Enjoy, rest in it; sit.

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LibraryThing member uufnn

The author has taught meditation in the California prison system, where he met Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. He then began leading workshops with her. Kubler-Ross said of this work, "[It is] a simply and gently written book by a man who shares his own personal experiences and insights into how meditation

can work and how we can become aware of ourselves. A beautiful book, recommended for anyone interested in their own deep growth."

This book includes a reading list and is well-indexed.

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