Book Description Puts the listener in the presence of an experienced meditation teacher as he gives instruction to a small group in a meditation program specifically adapted to our modern times. 220 minutes. Synopsis These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes. From the Publisher In these four talks Eknath Easwaran teaches his complete, nonsectarian eight-point program. After listening to these talks once, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration, release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully, transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential. Anyone can use this method to learn to meditate without dogma within any religious tradition or outside them all. A self-study booklet offers practical guidelines for incorporating this program into daily life. About the Author Eknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explaining meditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talks easy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 20 books and audio books on leading the spiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies, commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religious traditions, and translations of the Indian classics. Synopsis In these four talks Eknath Easwaran gives instruction in his complete programof meditation and the practices that support it. His approach is nonsectarian,without dogma, can be used within any religious tradition or without referenceto religion. A self-study booklet is included. After listening to these talksonce, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration,release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully,transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential.The Eight-Point Program1. Meditation2. Repetition of the Mantram3. Slowing Down4. One-pointed Attention5. Training the Senses6. Putting Others First7. Reading in World Mysticism8. Spiritual AssociationAbout the AuthorEknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explainingmeditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime ofteaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talkseasy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 26 books on leading thespiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies,commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religioustraditions, and translations of the Indian classics.Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
Synopsis These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes. From the Publisher In these four talks Eknath Easwaran teaches his complete, nonsectarian eight-point program. After listening to these talks once, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration, release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully, transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential. Anyone can use this method to learn to meditate without dogma within any religious tradition or outside them all. A self-study booklet offers practical guidelines for incorporating this program into daily life. About the Author Eknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explaining meditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talks easy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 20 books and audio books on leading the spiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies, commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religious traditions, and translations of the Indian classics. Synopsis In these four talks Eknath Easwaran gives instruction in his complete programof meditation and the practices that support it. His approach is nonsectarian,without dogma, can be used within any religious tradition or without referenceto religion. A self-study booklet is included. After listening to these talksonce, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration,release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully,transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential.The Eight-Point Program1. Meditation2. Repetition of the Mantram3. Slowing Down4. One-pointed Attention5. Training the Senses6. Putting Others First7. Reading in World Mysticism8. Spiritual AssociationAbout the AuthorEknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explainingmeditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime ofteaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talkseasy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 26 books on leading thespiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies,commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religioustraditions, and translations of the Indian classics.Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
From the Publisher In these four talks Eknath Easwaran teaches his complete, nonsectarian eight-point program. After listening to these talks once, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration, release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully, transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential. Anyone can use this method to learn to meditate without dogma within any religious tradition or outside them all. A self-study booklet offers practical guidelines for incorporating this program into daily life. About the Author Eknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explaining meditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talks easy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 20 books and audio books on leading the spiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies, commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religious traditions, and translations of the Indian classics. Synopsis In these four talks Eknath Easwaran gives instruction in his complete programof meditation and the practices that support it. His approach is nonsectarian,without dogma, can be used within any religious tradition or without referenceto religion. A self-study booklet is included. After listening to these talksonce, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration,release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully,transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential.The Eight-Point Program1. Meditation2. Repetition of the Mantram3. Slowing Down4. One-pointed Attention5. Training the Senses6. Putting Others First7. Reading in World Mysticism8. Spiritual AssociationAbout the AuthorEknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explainingmeditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime ofteaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talkseasy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 26 books on leading thespiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies,commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religioustraditions, and translations of the Indian classics.Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
About the Author Eknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explaining meditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talks easy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 20 books and audio books on leading the spiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies, commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religious traditions, and translations of the Indian classics. Synopsis In these four talks Eknath Easwaran gives instruction in his complete programof meditation and the practices that support it. His approach is nonsectarian,without dogma, can be used within any religious tradition or without referenceto religion. A self-study booklet is included. After listening to these talksonce, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration,release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully,transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential.The Eight-Point Program1. Meditation2. Repetition of the Mantram3. Slowing Down4. One-pointed Attention5. Training the Senses6. Putting Others First7. Reading in World Mysticism8. Spiritual AssociationAbout the AuthorEknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explainingmeditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime ofteaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talkseasy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 26 books on leading thespiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies,commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religioustraditions, and translations of the Indian classics.Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
Synopsis In these four talks Eknath Easwaran gives instruction in his complete programof meditation and the practices that support it. His approach is nonsectarian,without dogma, can be used within any religious tradition or without referenceto religion. A self-study booklet is included. After listening to these talksonce, anyone can begin to practice meditation to sharpen concentration,release deep reserves of energy, deal effectively with stress, love more fully,transform anger, realize their highest spiritual potential.The Eight-Point Program1. Meditation2. Repetition of the Mantram3. Slowing Down4. One-pointed Attention5. Training the Senses6. Putting Others First7. Reading in World Mysticism8. Spiritual AssociationAbout the AuthorEknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explainingmeditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime ofteaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talkseasy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 26 books on leading thespiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies,commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religioustraditions, and translations of the Indian classics.Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
The Eight-Point Program1. Meditation2. Repetition of the Mantram3. Slowing Down4. One-pointed Attention5. Training the Senses6. Putting Others First7. Reading in World Mysticism8. Spiritual Association
About the AuthorEknath Easwaran delights and inspires listeners, explainingmeditation in direct language with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime ofteaching. His sonorous speaking voice and elegant delivery make these talkseasy to absorb. Easwaran has written more than 26 books on leading thespiritual life, including books of practical instruction, biographies,commentaries on the important books of Eastern and Western religioustraditions, and translations of the Indian classics.Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
Annotation These four talks offer an eight-point program that can be used by anyone who wants to learn to meditate without dogma or philosophy. Easwaran is clear, dynamic, and witty as he explains meditation in direct language and with a simplicity that comes from a lifetime of teaching. 2 cassettes.ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff
ReviewsFrom B.C. Catholic I call Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-PointProgram an‘excellent’ study in part because of the simple practicality of Sri Easwaran’smeditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety ofEaswaran himself; an eloquent, inspired speaker, one of God’s workers,encouraging people to love one another and to learn to know themselves fromtheinside, especially their minds.” From Library Journal Taken from recorded lectures by Easwaran, this program on meditation gives the listener the feeling of having snuck into the auditorium some time after the presentation began. Although Easwaran delivers his material with warmth and humor, he provides no introduction and little organization. In the last half of the first cassette, he describes the actual process of meditation, but in the second he never clearly enumerates his eight-point approach. Even more disconcerting is the abrupt way in which the program ends-literally as though the recorder were shut off-leaving the listener with no conclusions. The incomplete nature of the presentation probably does not do justice to Easwaran and it is definitely an inadequate introduction on meditation. Most libraries can pass on this one.-Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scottsbluff