The complete sourcebook for exploring
Hinduism's two
most time-honored traditions of meditation.
Meditation is a subject of universal
interest, practiced by seekers of all traditions on the quest
for serenity, peace, and blessedness. Among the many traditions
of meditation in Hinduism, Yoga and Vedanta have passed the
test of time, proving as vital today as they were throughout
the ages in helping seekers overcome the maladies of life and
attain the greatest spiritual fulfillment.
In one comprehensive volume, Meditation & Its Practices illuminates the principles of the Yoga and
Vedanta meditation traditions, the meaning of meditation, its
goal of Self-Knowledge, the methods by which concentration is
developed, and the ways of achieving self-control. Defining key
concepts in clear terms, this complete guidebook covers every
aspect of this ancient spiritual practice, including:
• Goals and Benefits of Meditation
• Objects of Meditation
• Methods of Concentration
• Posture, Physical Condition, Eating
Habits, and Spiritual Exercises
• Mystical Experiences and
Realizations
• Obstacles in Meditation and Ways of
Overcoming Them
Drawing on both classic and contemporary
sources, this comprehensive sourcebook outlines the scientific,
psychological, and spiritual elements of Yoga and Vedanta
meditation, the results of which lead not to the seeker's
dreams and visions but to the transformation of his or her
character.
"Fills a long-standing gap in the
contemporary literature on meditation. It is a most helpful
exposition of the Vedantic perspective on the inward-turning
consciousness, which covers all the important and theoretical
aspects of the meditative path."
—Georg
Feuerstein, Ph.D., president, Yoga
Research and Education Center
"This book is one of the finest works
on meditation I've ever encountered. Deeply embedded in the
Hindu tradition, it is thorough, eminently practical,
inspiring, and effective. I highly recommend it."
—Brother
Wayne Teasdale, author, Bede Griffiths: An Introduction to His
Interspiritual Thought and A Monk in the World
"Presents meditation as a universal
form of worship—the key to our true well-being and our
highest fulfillment. Swami Adiswarananda's personal qualities
of vigor, authority, and conviction will inspire readers to
pursue the spiritual adventure of meditation with determination
and joy."
—Kendra
Crossen Burroughs, annotator, Bhagavad Gita: Annotated & Explained and Selections from
the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: Annotated & Explained
