The Varieties of Meditative Experience Daniel Goleman's highly acclaimed study of the art of meditation in the context of the world's great religions -- including Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish and Christian. For many years meditation has been used in medicine, psychology, education and self-development as a means of reducing stress, healing the body of illness and promoting emotional wellbeing. With the aid of this book even the complete novice can find a spiritual path which will lead to greater awareness and enlightenment. this accessible introduction covers many subjects including: * comparisons of Eastern and Western mysticism * the healing properties of meditation * a comprehensive study of different techniques * altered states of consciousness * the psychology of meditation
- ISBN10 0874774632
- ISBN13 9780874774634
- Publish Date 1 March 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 September 1997
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint TarcherPerigee
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English