Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation by Sarah Shaw, published by Taylor & Francis Group in 2024, is a comprehensive exploration of Buddhist meditation, spanning 280 pages. This edition provides students and practitioners with insights into the purpose and significance of meditation across various Buddhist schools, alongside a historical overview and geographical context.
Readers will find an examination of meditative practices, including basic techniques, types of meditation, and the role of chanting. While not a practical guide, this book outlines procedures associated with Buddhist practices and suggests activities beneficial for both students and those interested in Buddhism. Enhanced by vivid quotations from Buddhist texts and carefully selected photographs and diagrams, this edition also includes a glossary and key, making it an accessible resource for newcomers to the topic of Buddhist meditation.
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This lively introduction to Buddhist meditation offers students and practitioners alike a deeper understanding of what meditation is and its purpose and place in the context of different Buddhist schools.
The historical background and geographical spread of Buddhist meditation is explored alongside an examination of the development of meditative practices. Chapters cover basic meditative practice, types of meditation, meditation in different regions, meditation and doctrine, and the role of chanting within meditation. Although not a practical guide, Introduction to Buddhist Meditation outlines the procedures associated with Buddhist practices and suggests appropriate activities, useful both for students and interested Buddhists. Vivid quotations from Buddhist texts and carefully selected photographs and diagrams help the reader engage fully with this fascinating subject.
Thoroughly revised throughout, this new edition also features a glossary and key, making it ideal reading for students approaching the topic of Buddhist meditation for the first time.
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