Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancien...
Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation and can be read from front to back, or used as a reference guide, choosing chapters as needed based on the current state of the reader’s practice.
I recommend the following Six Point Preparation to new students. You should prepare for meditation just as you would for other activities, by thinking and planning beforehand. Memorize these Six Points and go through them as soon as you sit down. You can even review them in your head while on the way to your meditation spot. They are: motivation, goals, expectations, diligence, distractions, and posture. (查看原文)
1. FIRE UP YOUR MOTIVATION
After you sit down, the first thing to do is to remind yourself why you’ve chosen to meditate. Perhaps it’s to have a little more peace of mind and improve your mental skills, or it could be to achieve Awakening. Or maybe it’s just because you know you’ll feel better for the rest of the day if you meditate than if you don’t. Don’t judge your reasons as being good or bad, just acknowledge and accept them as they are. Having a clear sense of purpose will fire up your motivation and help you deal with any feelings of restlessness or resistance. (查看原文)
Mindfulness meditation needn't be so complicated and dreary. There are better, more accessible books in the market. Sure it may contain useful information for an experienced meditator, but for such a ...Mindfulness meditation needn't be so complicated and dreary. There are better, more accessible books in the market. Sure it may contain useful information for an experienced meditator, but for such a misunderstood field, simple, direct, precise writing is as paramount as the techniques themselves.(展开)
"Unfortunately, mastering Stage Ten doesn’t include permanent freedom from the mental afflictions of desire and aversion and the suffering they cause".
记得我开始看这本书的时候豆瓣上几乎没人标记，当初在短评里写的是 “full of detailed instructions. it seems the author has the esper to sense when and how you will get stuck or make a mistake.” 现在已经好多好评了…… Update: 有人在短评里面似乎针对我做了回复，...
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1 有用 Adhitthana 2019-10-30 13:24:58
有声书和纸书都买了， 大概听完一遍， 不够，还是需要继续看书， 10个层次类似变化的10牛图所描述的， 书中用的是大象猴子和僧侣个代表不同的心和其他“archetypes?”. 不足的地方？他说地那一块应该很全面了， 没说的， 不是不知道， 而是没必要说， 不过就整个系统的框架， 缺的是布施和戒， 还有慈心，等 这些， 书里应该没提到， 但是书里说了到了一定地步就需要找老师， 如果有个善知识，... 有声书和纸书都买了， 大概听完一遍， 不够，还是需要继续看书， 10个层次类似变化的10牛图所描述的， 书中用的是大象猴子和僧侣个代表不同的心和其他“archetypes?”. 不足的地方？他说地那一块应该很全面了， 没说的， 不是不知道， 而是没必要说， 不过就整个系统的框架， 缺的是布施和戒， 还有慈心，等 这些， 书里应该没提到， 但是书里说了到了一定地步就需要找老师， 如果有个善知识， 欠缺的带来瓶颈也可以及时解决。 (展开)
0 有用 別に 2023-11-05 20:36:19 北京
算一本完整的入门书 没有美化和吹嘘 纯理论和实践
3 有用 节奏 2021-05-12 22:24:59
最强冥想参考书。作者是一个和尚，同时也是一个neuroscience的博士。基本上把佛教里面那些虚头巴脑的建议东西都翻译成了现代语言。看完第一章就有一种感觉这本书估计卖的不会很好...这信息密度太大了，记笔记就不用说了，记完消化的时候又是一项大工程。牛逼是真的牛逼，比我看过的所有其他关于冥想的书都牛逼。
2 有用 Vagary 2018-08-03 21:00:09
Mindfulness meditation needn't be so complicated and dreary. There are better, more accessible books in the market. Sure it may contain useful information for an experienced meditator, but for such a ... Mindfulness meditation needn't be so complicated and dreary. There are better, more accessible books in the market. Sure it may contain useful information for an experienced meditator, but for such a misunderstood field, simple, direct, precise writing is as paramount as the techniques themselves. (展开)
1 有用 客兒(李泰德) 2021-03-30 13:55:12
彷彿自己入門了腦科學
0 有用 michael 2023-12-12 23:18:51 湖北
这是一本练习书，读过了并没有用，需要切身实践 20231005 决定再读一遍，放在每日睡前阅读 20231212 停止二刷
0 有用 別に 2023-11-05 20:36:19 北京
算一本完整的入门书 没有美化和吹嘘 纯理论和实践
0 有用 水如歌 2023-01-22 17:50:58 云南
"Unfortunately, mastering Stage Ten doesn’t include permanent freedom from the mental afflictions of desire and aversion and the suffering they cause".
3 有用 打火与芳草 2022-01-05 16:24:11
边学边译，目前做完了全书的粗翻工作，确实是一本少有的禅修好书，不足之处在于禅那（色界定）方面讲的太少。可惜作者已经去世了，没法再拓展禅修体系了.......
3 有用 节奏 2021-05-12 22:24:59
最强冥想参考书。作者是一个和尚，同时也是一个neuroscience的博士。基本上把佛教里面那些虚头巴脑的建议东西都翻译成了现代语言。看完第一章就有一种感觉这本书估计卖的不会很好...这信息密度太大了，记笔记就不用说了，记完消化的时候又是一项大工程。牛逼是真的牛逼，比我看过的所有其他关于冥想的书都牛逼。