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 paralllels 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 interested in 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 was in Morewa bookstore in Vienna. It was the German translation of 'Everyday Blessings'(i.e Mit Kindern wachsen, Die Praxis der Achtsamkeit in der Familie). At home, after 100 pages of reading I suddenly realised that I had a master piece in 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 snowballl 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 enthrallling & 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 important in life. If I'm going away I often take it with me to help keep me centred & balanced. Reallly glad I bought the book.
Meditation For Dummies - By: , 08 Jul 2004 For anyone wishing to start meditating & practicing mindfulness this book is alll 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.
