Table of Contents
Copyright Information..........................................................................................................................2Authors Note........................................................................................................................................ 4What is meditation................................................................................................................................5Why Do People Meditate?....................................................................................................................7Meditation is not about.........................................................................................................................8A Better Life through Meditation.........................................................................................................9The Physiological & Psychological Benefits.....................................................................................10The Brain and States of Consciousness..............................................................................................11Successful Meditation Guidelines......................................................................................................12Meditation Aids..................................................................................................................................13A Meditation Schedule.......................................................................................................................14An Awareness Meditation - Watching Thoughts...............................................................................15Concentration Meditation – Counting Breaths...................................................................................16Meditation with keyword, affirmation or mantra...............................................................................17Meditating with a candle flame or object...........................................................................................18Some common experiences................................................................................................................19How to Stay Motivated.......................................................................................................................21The Lasting Benefits of Meditation....................................................................................................22Appendix 1 – More Information and Training...................................................................................23Appendix 2 – Useful Websites...........................................................................................................24Appendix 3 – Recommended Reading...............................................................................................253
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