The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience

By (author): "Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman"
Publish Date: 1977
The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience
ISBN0874778336
ISBN139780874778335
AsinThe Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience
Original titleThe Meditative Mind
From the New York Times Bestselling author, a classic interpretation of all varieties of meditation."Goleman's wide-ranging meditative experience imbues the volume with an authority and authenticity . . . and continues to make his writings some of the liveliest available on meditation."--Publisher's WeeklyThe Meditative Mind is an essential traveler's guide to the topography of the spirit for every spiritual seeker.For the beginning meditator, the book provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of the different kinds of meditation, from Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Jewish, and Christian to Transcendental, Tantric, Kundalini, Tibeta Buddhist, Zen, and those developed by Gurdjeff and Krishnamurti, and introduces the reader to the basic elements of their practice.For the experienced meditator, Goleman explores the distinct levels of consciousness developed as a result of long-term application.