Meditations : A Spiritual Logbook : A Spiritual Logbook

By Sion, Avi, Dr.

Book Id: WPLBN0100304370
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Reproduction Date: 1/1/2006

Title:	Meditations : A Spiritual Logbook : A Spiritual Logbook
Author:	Sion, Avi, Dr.
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Philosophy, Meditation, Buddhism, Judaism, Psychology
Collections:	Authors Community, Philosophy
Historic Publication Date:	2006
Publisher:	Avi Sion - Kindle

Member Page:	Avi Sion
Citation APA MLA Chicago Avi Sion, B. D. (2006). Meditations : A Spiritual Logbook. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.cc/

Description
Meditations. A meditation is a voluntary exercise intended to increase awareness, sustained over some time. The main purpose of the present Meditations is to inspire and assist readers to practice meditation of some sort, and in particular ‘sitting meditation’. This includes practices such as: observing the mechanisms of one’s thinking, stopping unnecessary thought, forgetting things about one’s self and one’s life that are irrelevant to the current effort of meditation, dealing with distractions, becoming aware of one’s breath, being here and now. After such practice for some time, one gets to realize the value of meditation, and one’s commitment to it grows. The need for behavioral improvement becomes more and more obvious, and one finds it easy and natural to put more discipline into one’s life. Various recommendations are given in this regard. Prior to such practical guidance, so as to prepare the reader for it, the book reviews the theoretical teachings relating to meditation in the main traditions of mankind. The ultimate goals of meditation, the various methods or techniques used to achieve them, the experiential results of meditation, and the interpretations given to them, are topics treated here.

Summary
A meditation is a voluntary exercise intended to increase awareness, sustained over some time. The main purpose of the present Meditations is to inspire and assist readers to practice meditation of some sort, and in particular ‘sitting meditation’.

Table of Contents
PART 1: SOME THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS 7 1. What is meditation? 8 2. Thought and meditation 15 3. The goals of meditation 24 4. Theory and practice 31 5. Interpretations 37 6. The coexistence of the One and the many 45 7. Methods and experiences 51 PART 2: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF 57 8. The individual self in Monism 58 9. The impression of self 66 10. Impermanence: concept and principle 74 11. Not an essence, but an entity 82 12. Distinguishing the ego 92 13. Dismissing the ego 97 14. Relief from suffering 103 PART 3: SOME BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINES 111 15. Taking up the challenge 112 16. Face facts with equanimity 116 17. Stop substance addictions 120 18. Don’t stuff yourself silly 123 19. Limit input from the media 126 20. Forget your face 129 21. Give up sensuality 132 22. On “sexual liberation” 136 23. Practice non-attachment 141 PART 4: SOME SITTING MEDITATIONS 147 24. Time, place and posture 148 25. Observe the mechanisms of thought 155 26. Stop unnecessary thinking 164 27. Dealing with distractions 169 28. Sitting forgetting 176 29. Breath awareness 181 30. Being here and now 189 31. With or without a self 197 32. Whether mind or matter 203 33. Already there 210