Luminous Mind by Levey, Joel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Praise Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Foreword Awakening Our Wholeness And Full Potential

Developing The Mind Tools For Inner Work Relaxation, Peak Performance, And Beyond Field-Tested Wisdom And Methods The Spirit Of These Teachings Crossing The Threshold How To Get The Most From This Book Three Foundations Of Inner Development The Dance Of Mastery And Mystery

One: What Is Meditation?

Integrating Active And Quiet Mind Skills The Threefold Goal Of Meditation Five Categories Of Meditation Techniques

Two: Guidelines For Developing Meditation Skills

Clean And Clear Space Minding The Body Release Phenomena Relaxed Yet Alert Dynamic Relaxation: Have Mercy Thoughts To Energize Your Meditation Faith, Support, And Inspiration Proper Motivation Monitor Your Meditation Dedication And Sharing Carry-Over Practice Remember The Inner Smile Five Steps For A Daily Meditation Practice Taking Refuge: Receiving And Radiating Spiritual Strength

Three: Concentration Meditation

Focusing The Mind Concentration, Contemplation, And Unification Motivations Concentration Is A Balancing Act Mindfulness And Vigilance Concentration And Intimacy Selecting A Focus For Concentration Balance Is The Key To Developing Concentration Clarity And Stability Antidotes To Excessive Mental Energy Antidotes To Mental Dullness Focusing And Quieting The Mind An Antidote To Discouragement Zen Breathing Exercise Breathing Easy The Simple Nine-Part Breath Contemplative Practice Spheres Of Mind Concentration With A Natural Object Concentration While Walking

Four: Mindfulness Meditation: The Cultivation Of Insight

The Blessing Of Mindfulness The Benefits Of Mindfulness The Wheel Of Mindfulness: The Wisdom Of “Whoa!” Self-Remembering Doing What You Love To Do Listening Mindfulness Of Breathing Still-Points Mindfulness Of Your Body: Mental Massage Investigating The Mind Kitchen Yogi Meditation Mindful Eating Mindful Walking Sitting In The Fire: Bearing Witness To Suffering With Compassionate Awareness Mindful Dialogue: The Practice Of Deep Listening And Mindful Speech Pebble Meditation

Five: Reflective Meditation

The Inquiring Mind Transforming Thought The Power Of Insight Themes For Reflective Meditation Guidelines For Reflective Meditation Six: Ways Of Knowing: A Cure For “Psychosclerosis”—Hardening Of The Attitudes Clear Mind, Don'T Know Mind Standing In The Possibility Two Domains Of Reality True Nature Meditation Who Am I? The Path Of The Two Swords Meditation On The Five Elements Transforming Emotions

Six Creative Meditation

Extrasensory Imagination Creative Intelligence Creative Imagination Traditional Creative Meditations Developing Your Creative Imagination Continuum The Elemental Breaths The Circle Breath Hollow Body Meditation Heaven And Earth Spirals Sleeping Meditation Archangel Meditation Dream Yoga: The Practice Of Waking Up The Center Of Your Mandala The Drop And The Ocean Sphere Of Light Radiant Being Restoring The World To Wholeness Transformative Vision Mantra: Radiant Blessings And Protection For The Mind Prayers Of The Heart Matrix Of Mind

Seven: Heart-Centered Meditation

Meditation On Gratitude Meditation On Forgiveness Loving-Kindness Meditation Heart To Heart Meditation With A Partner Transforming Energy: The Breath Of Compassion Group Meditation: All My Relations

Eight: The Practice Of Dedication

Continuity Is The Key Weaving Meditation Into Your Daily Life Orchestrating Your Meditation Practice Finding A Teacher Sharpening Your Wisdom Of Discernment Communities Of Support Measuring Your Progress A Day Of Mindful Retreat Sharing Your Retreat With Others Meditation Is The Practice Of “Deep Relationship” Faith And The Five Powers Dedication Meditation

Resources For Continued Learning

An Invitation

Acknowledgments Index Of Meditation Practices

Concentration Meditation Mindfulness Meditation Reflective Meditation Creative Meditation Heart-Centered Meditation The Practice Of Dedication

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