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Through Zen meditation it is possible to find stillness of mind, even amidst our everyday activities—and this practical book-and-CD set reveals how. John Daido Loori, one of America's leading Zen teachers, offers everything needed to begin a meditation practice. He covers the basics of where to sit (on a cushion, bench, or chair), how to posture the body (complete with instructional photographs), and how to practice Zen meditation to discover the freedom of a peaceful mind.
The accompanying CD is a meditation companion. It has ten- and thirty-minute timed practice sessions, along with guided instructions from Daido Loori and an encouraging talk on the benefits of meditation.
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 The Starting Point for the Turning World |
| Review Date: March 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: George Foxworth, Fair Oaks, CA United States |
As a photographer, I first investigated the writings of John Daido Loori Roshi to pursue the "Zen" of photography. I have been a devoted reader of Thich Naht Hahn for several years and have desired to learn more about Zen practice. For one who lives without a formal sangha, it is difficult to learn the basics of practice.
I ordered "Finding the Still Point" because of my appreciation of Loori's writing, and also out of a hope for the basics of practice. I was not at all disappointed for either hope.
Loori communicates beautifully, the result of his years as a teacher, and his sense of what we beginners need and want to know is very insightful. I greatly appreciate the simplicity of his instruction. My meditation time has become so much more fulfilling and life-changing because of this simply little book. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to learn to meditate, and as a starting point for the pursuit of a centered and mindful life. |
A very effective invitation to sit
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| Review Date: March 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Robert L. Rose, Blooming Glen, PA, 18911-0064, Bucks County,United States) |
| I am a beginner, so this very direct and helpful little book really does the trick, with a clean and simple display of zazen practice in a convenient package suitable for traveling along with me. The CD reinforces and extends the teaching and encourages a beginner like me to start sitting regularly. |
Clear, concise, authoritative
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| Review Date: March 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: De, BRAZIL |
| If you want to try Zen (or want to try it again), I cannot imagine a finer way of doing it than by using this neat little guide. -- David Lukashok |
All should find the still point in their life
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| Review Date: November 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: stepaheda, |
I really enjoyed reading this book, was not sure what the still point was when I order the book. But so glad that I did, now I feel that everyone should find the still point in their personal life for growth.
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The Still Point
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| Review Date: August 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: James A. Baker, |
| The Still Point is an Excellent introduction to Zazen. The Cd provided with the book and the guided Zazen, are very helpful to my Zazen practice. |
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