Beyond The Breath

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"Beyond the Breath" is one of the first books to give a complete introduction to sensation-based vipassana meditation, which many practitioners believe to be the method used by Buddha over 2,500 years ago. Glickman's approach is unique--he examines a meditation practice deeply rooted within a historic Buddhist framework and provides a modern-day, scientific explanation. Beyond the Breath is one of the first books to give a complete introduction to sensation-based vipassana meditation, which many practitioners believe to be the method used by Buddha over 2,500 years ago. Marshall Glickman's approach is unique -- he examines a meditation practice deeply rooted within a historic Buddhist framework and provides us with a modern-day, scientific explanation. He presents meditation and Buddhist principles in contemporary language, making ideas that can sound archaic or exotic accessible and easy to understand. This form of meditation provides a way to experience emotions directly and nonverbally -- assessing and exploring the mind through body sensations. But one of the main principles of sensation-based vipassana meditation is that meditation practice is not enough -- on its own -- to trigger spiritual development. The practitioner must also develop a whole-life and ethical commitment. Glickman's passion for the topic, as well as his great understanding of Buddhist concepts, make this a fascinating and inspiring read.

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