Meditating: living a Buddhist life series

'If you want to find the meaning,
stop chasing after so many things'

Easy to say for the Zen poet Ryokan who, in his forest dwelling 200 years ago, discovered how to stop chasing. But not so easy to do in the midst of a frenetic twenty-first-century life.

Jinananda has been teaching Buddhist meditation for fourteen years. In this book he gives us a guide that is in tune with modern lifestyle. Steering us through two traditional practices which help develop clarity, calmness, and positivity, he also offers troubleshooting tips and reflections on the deeper significance of meditation - all with the greatest good humour and in his own unique style.

Accessible and thought-provoking, this book tells you how to get started with meditation and keep going through the ups and downs of everyday life. Realistic, witty, and very inspiring.

About the Author
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE - PREPARING FOR MEDITATION
Stepping out of the World
Coming to our senses
PART TWO - AWARENESS
What is Mindfulness?
The Mindfulness of Breathing
Everyday Mindfulness
PART THREE - KINDNESS
Metta
Knowing how we Feel
The Metta Bhavana
Further Notes on the Metta Bhavana
PART FOUR - TAKING MEDITATION FURTHER
Distractions
Balanced Effort
Concentration
Insight Meditation
Meditation Postures
Further Reading