The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds

Joel & Michelle Levey have a unique talent to share the wisdom of the ages in a meaningful way that works for real people living real lives. Also check out their other books, Simple Meditation & Relaxation and Living in Balance. Jed Share http://jedshareimages.com

A great book. Has simple explicit instructions that are easy to follow. I recommend this book to anyone. I wish they would put out a cd to help you get into some of the practices. I would buy that immediately also. Thanks for a wonderful book

I checked the 2nd edition of this book out of my local library, and I was so impressed with it that I bought the 1st edition from a seller because the price was better than for the 2nd edition. I should have paid the difference. The 2nd edition has really been revised, not just edited. It has additional material, passages have been rewritten for clarity, and the layout is better. The 1st edition has picture illustrations, which I liked, but otherwise the 2nd edition is more complete and user friendly. The exercises are tremendous. This is a great book if you are looking for a guide to relaxation, meditation, and contemplation.

I have read quite a few books on this subject and I have found most to talk about being open and seeing for oneself, only to restrict the way one might do this. While I will never try every excercise and perspective, there is much here to meet a mind's eye even if they have tried many such things before. As a sit down read or for a few minutes of inspiration and exploration I think it is a wonderful book that I intend to wear out over time...May we find what we are really looking for, even if it is nothing...

This book has it all. All the techniques to improve concetration and meditation. The concepts can help you in all areas of life...especailly living in the present moment. A must read for anyone wanting and thirsting more out of every moment.