The Mind Illuminated

A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness

Paperback, 484 pages

English language

Published Jan. 3, 2017 by Atria Books.

ISBN:
978-1-5011-5698-4
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OCLC Number:
953885722

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The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master. This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is both deeply grounded in ancient spiritual teachings about mindfulness and holistic health, and also draws from the latest brain science to provide a roadmap for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of mindfulness. Dr. John Yates offers a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, including steps to overcome mind wandering and dullness, extending your attention span while meditating, and subduing subtle distractions. This groundbreaking manual provides illustrations and charts to help you work through each stage of the process, offering tools that work across all types of meditation practices.

2 editions

Fantastically descriptive introduction and manual for beginner through advanced meditation

The late Culadasa and Jeremy Graves have provided a sound contemporary manual for the path of awakening. One of the highlights of the book is the in depth definitions for the terminology used in throughout the book. The clarity with which all the terminology is laid out helps to scaffold learning throughout the book. This is in contrast to many books written on topics related to meditation and/or mysticism generally that can be vague or cryptic - TMI is extraordinarily clear. The terminology allows those who've read their book to engage in much higher resolution conversation about their practice experiences which is incredibly helpful for supporting people in their practices. Highly recommended for anyone seriously dedicated to the path of awakening.

Subjects

  • Meditation
  • Buddhism