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Title: Beyond the Breath: Extraordinary Mindfulness Through Whole-Body Vipassana Meditation by Marshall Glickman ISBN: 1-58290-043-4 Publisher: Charles Tuttle Co. Pub. Date: November, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: An Interesting Inquiry into Vipassana Meditation
Comment: Vipassana Meditation As Taught By S.N.Goinka is, indeed, a jewel. Unfortunately, because of the way his organization is structured, there are few sources of information or perspective on this meditation technique or on the experience of meditation apart from those written by S.N.Goinka himself or his teachers. "Beyond the Breath" by Marshall Glickman is a valuable addition to this too small body of literature.
In "Beyond the Breath" Marshall discusses Buddhism in general, Vipassana meditation in particular, and the scientific and biochemical underpinnings which make Vipassana meditation so effective. All of this in a simple and accessible style which both beginners and experienced meditators will read with enjoyment. Marshall points out some of the critical points concerning Vipassana mediation such as the fact that it is a gradual process; like "a dawn" rather then "a lightning bolt", that we must learn not to "confuse pleasure with happiness", and that the mind-body connection is such that it is possible to understand the term "mind" as including not only the brain and it's congnitive processes but also the body and it's physical sensations. He then goes on to explain how these and other abstract ideas from Buddhist philosophy and cosmology are realized in meditation practice and how such insights lead to a greater happiness.
I would, however, express reservations (or perhaps further stress similar assertions made by Marshall) concerning the practical and specific recommendations and meditation instructions contained in this book. I'm not certain that this form of Vipassana can be effectively learned by most people outside of a 10-day course. I would recommend reading these sections of the book as the particular opinions, perspectives and experiences of one meditator rather then as an instruction manual.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Introduction to Sensation-Based Vipassana meditation
Comment: I read this book prior to the 10-day meditation retreat. It gives a great overview and introduction to this method of meditation. It's also very convincing. The technique that it lays out is very effective, I've found, although has some flaws within it. The retreat, lodging, and food is actually offered free of charge and can be accessed at www.dhamma.org. Check out the book prior to registering for it.
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Title: The Art of Living : Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka by William Hart ISBN: 0060637242 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 11 March, 1987 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Meditation Now: Inner Peace through Inner Wisdom by S. N. Goenka ISBN: 1928706231 Publisher: Independent Publishers Group Pub. Date: 24 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: The Discourse Summaries by S. N. Goenka, William Hart ISBN: 1928706096 Publisher: Vipassana Research Publications of America Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Karma and Chaos : New and Collected Essays on Vipassana Meditation by Paul R. Fleischman M.D., Paul R. Fleischman, Forrest R. Fleischman ISBN: 0964948451 Publisher: Vipassana Research Publications of America Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Satipatthana Sutta Discourses by S. N. Goenka, Patrick Given-Wilson, S.N. Goenka ISBN: 0964948427 Publisher: Pariyatti Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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