Catalogue

Record Details

Catalogue Search



The art and skill of Buddhist meditation : mindfulness, concentration, and insight  Cover Image Book Book

The art and skill of Buddhist meditation : mindfulness, concentration, and insight / Richard Shankman.

Shankman, Richard, (author.).

Summary:

"In The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation, mindfulness teacher Richard Shankman gives readers a foundational guide to the art and skill of Buddhist meditation, showing them how to construct a daily practice that unifies two major Theravada Buddhist traditions--concentration meditation and insight meditation. This new, integrative, and simple approach will help readers manage stress, quiet their busy minds, and cultivate a lasting sense of well-being"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781626252936 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 147 pages ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2015.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Establishing the Foundation for Meditation -- Beginning Instructions -- As Concentration Begins to Grow -- Working with Difficulties -- Right Concentration -- Deepening Concentration -- Strong Energies and Challenging Experiences -- Jhana: The Culmination of Concentration -- Insight -- Equanimity.
Subject: Meditation > Buddhism.
Theravāda Buddhism.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Valemount Public Library anf 294.344 sha (Text) 35194014243877 Adult non-fiction Volume hold Available -


Additional Resources