Audiobooks&Books Recommendations » Meditation

Zen: Ancient and Modern-The Way to the Heart-Mind – Ama Samy

Bernard Fruga — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:41:04 +0000

Our comment:
Collection of talks and articles by Ama Samy – a Jesuit priest and a Zen Master.

Rated by eServus: 5/5

Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation – Daniel J. Siegel

Bernard Fruga — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:15:40 +0000

Our comment:
Step back and analyze your thought processes.

Rated by eServus: 5/5

New Seeds of Contemplation – Thomas Merton

Bernard Fruga — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:41 +0000

eServus Comments:
I liked the way Merton presented ways of spiritual growth deeply based on the Christian tradition. Included references to the Christian mystics, among others the Desert Fathers. The message of Merton goes directly to the readers’ heart encouraging the change to take place from in out.

Rated by eServus: 4/5

Audiobook’s Time: 7h (approx.)
Author’s Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Merton
Website: http://www.mertoninstitute.org

Publisher’s Summary:
One of Father Thomas Merton’s most widely read, translated and beloved books is once again available in audio form. This invaluable reflection on meditation awakens the heart through a spiritual journey inside what makes us human. It guides the listener through a very personal soul searching toward the goal of contemplative spirituality and enlightenment. No book in modern times so defines the modern meditative tradition.

The Science of Enlightenment – Shinzen Young

Bernard Fruga — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:27:42 +0000

eServus Comments:
I consider Shinzen Young’s audiobook the best on the meditation topic. This audio is total of about 16 hours. Couple of hours speech, then 2 meditations of about 40 minutes each, and then next speeches and then meditations etc. I think this is worth consideration if you need some assistance in enhancing your meditation skills.

Rated by eServus: 5/5

Audiobook’s Time: 17h20
Author’s Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinzen_Young
Website: http://www.shinzen.org/

Publisher’s Summary:
Demystify mysticism and learn techniques to move yourself beyond emotional and intellectual blocks into a realm of clear insight and inner peace. In this complete curriculum for self-investigation Shinzen Young – one of America’s foremost meditation teachers – covers traditional teachings, scientific insights, and practical instruction to show you exactly how enlightenment works, and how to begin your own journey to inner liberation. Topics include concentration, awareness, and merging techniques to explore the self and the world around you, how spiritual practices work in Buddhism, Christianity, Jewish mysticism, Sufism, Hinduism, shamanism, and many other mystical traditions, as well as 6 complete guided meditation sessions and a host of insights on how to choose and establish your own meditation practice.