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Practical Meditation for Beginners by Benjamin W. Decker

Practical Meditation for Beginners

10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You

Benjamin W. Decker

Sourcebooks · Print & ebook · May 15, 2018

Unlock the power of meditation with an easy 10-day plan The key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself.

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Meditation, Zen Buddhism
Published
Sourcebooks, May 15, 2018

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Unlock the power of meditation with an easy 10-day plan The key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself. From Zen and Vipassana to walking meditations and body scans, the basic practices outlined in Practical Meditation for Beginners help you build the meditation routine that works best for you, even if you've never meditated before.

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Written by experienced meditation teacher Benjamin Decker, this guide to meditation for beginners offers a comprehensive program for learning 10 different meditation techniques—one for each day of the program. Newcomers and experienced meditators alike will enjoy the variety of practices and the friendly guidance that makes it easy to get started. Go beyond other meditation books with: - Thoughtful prompts—Find insightful questions and talking points alongside the exercises to help you stop and reflect on how you feel. - A clear, organized format—Explore chapters for each new meditation technique, designed to help you build up your skills as you move through the book. - Step-by-step instructions—Follow simple and concise guidance that walks you through each new meditation in a clear way. Practical Meditation for Beginners is an accessible how-to guide that will empower you to meditate with confidence right away.

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  • Meditation
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
  • Managing Stress
Authors
Benjamin W. Decker
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
May 15, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Meditation