Copyright Information..........................................................................................................................2 Authors Note........................................................................................................................................ 4 What is meditation................................................................................................................................5 Why Do People Meditate?....................................................................................................................7 Meditation is not about......................................................................................................................... 8 A Better Life through Meditation.........................................................................................................9 The Physiological & Psychological Benefits..................................................................................... 10 The Brain and States of Consciousness..............................................................................................11 Successful Meditation Guidelines...................................................................................................... 12 Meditation Aids.................................................................................................................................. 13 A Meditation Schedule....................................................................................................................... 14 An Awareness Meditation - Watching Thoughts............................................................................... 15 Concentration Meditation \u2013 Counting Breaths...................................................................................16 Meditation with keyword, affirmation or mantra............................................................................... 17 Meditating with a candle flame or object........................................................................................... 18 Some common experiences................................................................................................................ 19 How to Stay Motivated.......................................................................................................................21 The Lasting Benefits of Meditation....................................................................................................22 Appendix 1 \u2013 More Information and Training................................................................................... 23 Appendix 2 \u2013 Useful Websites........................................................................................................... 24 Appendix 3 \u2013 Recommended Reading............................................................................................... 25
