meditation

Built around the teachings of the Buddha, who lived in modern-day Nepal about 2,500 years ago, Buddhism is one of the world's largest and oldest spiritual traditions. In addition to its adherents in southern, central, and eastern Asia, today Buddhism has many followers in the Western world who seek through it a peaceful mind, freedom from expectations, and spiritual enlightenment. In this accessible text, the basic beliefs of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, are presented.

"Packed with creative, effective ideas for bringing mindfulness into the classroom, child therapy office, or community, this book features sample lesson plans and scripts, case studies, vignettes, and more. Leading experts describe how to harness the unique benefits of present-focused awareness for preschoolers, school-age kids, and teens, including at-risk youth and those with special needs. Strategies for overcoming common obstacles and engaging kids with different learning styles are explored. Chapters also share ways to incorporate mindfulness into a broad range of children's activities, such as movement, sports, music, games, writing, and art. Giving clinicians and educators practices they can use immediately, the book includes clear explanations of relevant research findings"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a guide to mindfulness using traditional wisdom along with modern-day science and positive psychology. Takes readers though a typical day and examines how someone might find moments of mindfulness through every event.

Examines the notion of mindfulness and awareness and offers seventy-five mindfulness and meditation exercises to help readers develop their ability to stay in the present moment, achieve calmness, and alleviate stress.

Offers 365 reflective meditations designed to be performed in five minutes and arranged according to date from January first through December thirty-first.

Presents an essay by Spanish priest and Zen disciple, Pablo d'Ors that looks at the deep joys of confronting oneself through silence.

Buddhism beginnings are discussed, along with core beliefs, common practices, and challenges for the future.

"[Examines] all the key areas that are considered central to Buddhism, including the Buddha's teachings, the scriptures and schools, the role of meditation and the moral and ethical context. It uses jargon-free English and includes features such as guided further reading and end of chapter questions to ensure that you understand all the concepts covered"--Back cover.

"Encourages children to discover their magic breath and use it when they are sad, nervous, or worried, offering clear, simple instructions for using breathing and mindfulness to guide emotions"--OCLC.