The New Meditation Handbook: Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful

This book offers an easy and practical way to apply meditation. I definitely have had good results. ...really love this book!

The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is an invaluable practical guide to meditation. In Geshe Kelsang's introduction he clearly and concisely describes the importance of meditation and how it can help us in our daily lives. Geshe Kelsang stresses the importance of looking for the source of happiness internally rather than constantly trying to manipulate external situations and or objects. Without inner peace no matter how great our external circumcustances, we will not be able to experience true, long-lasting happiness.Geshe Kelsang describes twenty-one powerful meditations that cultivate inner peace within the mind. He also includes a special breathing meditation which focuses on a mantra, in the back of the book that is the most powerful breathing meditation I have ever done.This book is a great introduction to beginners as well as deepens the practice of seasoned meditators. The twenty-one meditations themselves are based upon specific tenents of Buddhist thought and philosophy. Those who are unfamiliar with these basic concepts of Buddhism will find the meditations a great way to learn more about Buddhism.I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who is interested in engaging in and/or deepening their meditation practice and learning more about Buddhist thought and philosophy

Let's get down to business, consciousness enters the human body to meditate. I found clear cut directions in this book on how to meditate."The profundity [of one school of Buddhism].. is dependent on an individual's karmic imprints. Try to have faith in one school of Dharma" -Madhyamaka School, PSL Shedra SeriesKeeping that quote in mind, I have complete faith in Lamrim. I use this book daily for a 10-20 minute morning meditation and view it's instructions as a technical manual on how this mind works. I personally like this version better than "The New Meditation Handbook" because of the way the 21 meditations are so clearly outlined on the page (just better suited to me). It is the thinnest book I've read on the subject, a whole lifetime could be spent putting this book into practice. Thank you Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

It's good for a meditation guidelines. I think everyone should start somewhere like here. But this book may not work for everyone. People just have to be open mind and see if this book is calling for them.

This book gives me a structure for my meditation sessions making it easier to continue the helpful practice of daily meditation. I am adapting the instructions to fit me, where I am in my individual practice.

The absolute best book to help calm your mind. This author makes it crystal clear how to meditate. It’s so easy and helpful. It has completely changed my life. Just a simple breathing meditation can help with all your problems. This is pure dharma not a feel good new agey kind of text. Clear, pure and helpful. Just read the introduction and see for yourself. It’s the best gift you can give yourself and others.

Essential handbook on meditation for serious students of New Kadampa Budhhism, whose spiritual leader is Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The hardcover book is beautifully presented, reasonable in price. It is beautifully written by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a major bringer of traditional Tibetan buddhism of the Gelug lineage to the West.This is not an introductory book for a person who wants to learn how to meditate just for relaxation and health benefits. It is religious writing for a particular lineage. For those who are interested, please check the website at [...]Books and CDs can be purchased directly from Tharpa Publications, but the Amazon prices are lower.

This book contains a lot of Buddism and Buddist dogma. There's nothing wrong with that, if you're interested in Buddism. However, as a book on MEDITATION, I expected to learn about meditation, not Buddism. The subtitle, "A Step-by-step Manual for Buddist Meditation", is more accurate. However, once again, there's little actual information about meditation techniques, and much more about how to meditate from the Buddist perspective. Meaning, that the focus is on the philosophy and not techniques. For instance...The section entitled, "How to meditate", is 4 pages long. The majority of the book (just over 80 pages!) concerns the "Twenty-one Meditations", which are things to meditate ON - essentially ideas - which are presented as a sequential process of meditative enlightenment. Thus, if you want to learn HOW to meditate, I cannot recommend that you purchase this book.

I have had the hard copy of this book for many years and have used it regularly but when away from home I find that having the Kindle version ensures that it is always with me.Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is an extraordinary teacher who is able to explain Buddhist thinking and meditation in a way that makes his students feel confident under his guidance. For anyone who wants to establish a meditation regime that will enhance their life, in terms of attaining a peaceful mind and enjoying the many benefits this can bring, then this book is invaluable.Like so many things in life this practice takes some time and effort but if you work your way steadily through the book and move at your own pace I am sure you will feel that it has been worth every second spent.

If you want a meditation cd to relax ,this is May not be for you . The narrative is very heavily based on Kadampa religion.The ladies voice is very monotone and after a while a bit annoying.Anyway ,this is a personal choice and some may be find it soothing.

Recommended by my mediation teacher I purchased this to help with meditations and further insight. Well written but a little boring in places after a while. A good cd would be perfect to accompany it. Was a used copy purchase so not expensive

Very clearly written and easy to follow. I have followed the cycle of mediations descrided in the book for about a year now and the effects have been fantastic. Couldn't recommend this highly enough!

So far I've enjoyed the teachings and contemplations. It's backing up a class I've been attending and when i use each day I have a noticeable improvement in inner peace and better sleep.