Customer Reviews
Classic manual on meditation - By: Rolf Dobelli, 11 Feb 2008 
People consider this book a contemporary classic on meditation for good reasons. It's lovely & accessible. Jon Kabat-Zinn tackles the difficult task of explaining the nonverbal practice of meditation, which many find alien or even threatening, & makes it accessible, useful & even homey. He explains meditation not only with references to classic texts, but also by recounting his own experiences, drawing parallels with Thoreau, & discussing work & family contexts. The chapters are brief, some as short as a page, each focusing on a single topic. Many are accompanied with prompting questions or simple exercises you can try immediately. getAbstract recommends this book to people interestedin reducing their stress, deepening their self-awareness & sharpening their focus.
After 100 pages I realised it was a master piece - By: M. Matthes, 17 Jan 2008 
The first book that I discovered from Myla & Jon Kabat-Zin wasin Morewa bookstorein Vienna. It was the German translation of 'Everyday Blessings'(i.e Mit Kindern wachsen, Die Praxis der Achtsamkeitin der Familie). At home, after 100 pages of reading I suddenly realised that I had a master piecein my hands. That is how I discovered the work of Myla & Jon Kabat Zinn.
crystal clarity - By: George Clark, 02 Apr 2007 Jon Kabat-Zinn's 1970s work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was a snowball which is now well down the medical establishment mountain & daily gaining mass, speed & converts from other disciplines. He is a board member of the Mind & Life Institute, a group that organizes dialogues between the Dalai Lama & Western scientists to promote deeper understanding of different ways of knowing & probing the nature of mind, emotions, & reality. Jon's crystal clear prose is peppered with poetry & humour which makes for an enthralling & easy read.
wherever you go--there you are!! - By: , 11 Aug 2004 This book is a series of short chapters on a variety of topics such as 'patience', 'letting go', 'trust', 'dignity', 'karma' & 'interconnectedness'. It's a nice guide to beginning meditation, but I use it more to dip into for inspiration. The words therein are calming reminders of what's importantin life. If I'm going away I often take it with me to help keep me centred & balanced. Really glad I bought the book.
Meditation For Dummies - By: , 08 Jul 2004 For anyone wishing to start meditating & practicing mindfulness this book is all you need. It's full snippets of wisdom from other authors, & practical exercises to get you started. An excellent guide for us non-spiritual westerners.
