The Blooming of a Lotus: Revised Edition of the Classic Guided Meditation for Achieving the Miracle of Mindfulness

This is a terrific guide for one's daily meditation. The chapters divide the meditations into themes which is helpful when deciding on the intention for your particular meditation. I like this edition better than the earlier one because each chapter starts with a short preface regarding the theme. For example, chapter II: Images. This helps to set the tone, similar to our getting ourselves settled at the beginning of our meditation. So, I often use one of the meditations to guide me through my practice of the day. The book can also be read for contemplation, again using the chapter themes as subjects. Thanks to Thich Nhat Hanh for giving us many books and audios to help us become more mindful and compassionate. This is one of his best.

As always, Thich Nhat Hanh manages to convey wisdom with the clearest of words and most insightful examples. This book is especially helpful, however, if you plan to lead a group in guided meditation. It is a collection of step-by-step guided meditations. They are arranged generally by topic and each has a prose introduction that expands on a spiritual idea. If you have a completely separate idea of your own, you can easily adapt one of these to carry it through in a guided meditation. So helpful with formatting and pacing your reflections!

This is a companion for life. Wherever I go I bring this book with me. As I've gotten more into Buddhism and meditation, for a while I started thinking that I should expand beyond this book and look into other practices and suttas, etc. While there is definitely merit in expanding one's horizons, my practice took a bit of a toll from losing focus on the practices (or at least their aims) intended by this book. I was so sad when I lost my first copy that had accompanied me for two years that I had to immediately buy another.

If you are looking for a book from my favorite Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh for teaching or practicing your own guided meditation than I would recommend this book. My all time favorite book by Thich Nhat Hanh is The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation. I bought this book as an addition to The Miracle of Mindfulness.

Prefect book.

I have not finished reading the book fully but Thich Nhat Hanh offers many different meditation techniques to bring silence and peace to your world. I am a Roman Catholic but find much joy and peace in many of his books. I have infused many of skills in my daily spiritual practice

I need help in my efforts to bring meaningfulness to guided meditation. Guiding meditation is a skill that is learned. While years of experience are still required, in my opinion, to learn that skill, this book is an essential resource.

Seems to be good not intend for the lonely meditator.

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The guided meditation exercises in this book have many purposes. I recommend this book if you want to encourage joy in your life; if you want to further discover your true nature in this life; if you want to heal and shine awareness on yourself; finally if you want to release yourself frfom any hurtful emotions. The food for thought exercises in this book and mindfulness in breathing will aid you to be a more wholesome person.

I found this to be a clear and concise introduction to meditation. Like Thich Nhat's other publications it is well written and an enjoyable and easy going read.

プラムビレッジで行われている Guided Meditaiton を広く紹介するための本です。 息を数えたり、感覚や意識に注意を向けるやり方とは違い、 呼吸に合わせてマインドフルネスのいろいろな対象に注意を向けて意識する瞑想法です。 本来はガイドに従って進める瞑想法ですが、ガイドがなくても 初心者には集中しやすい瞑想法かもしれないと思いました。 どれか一つでもマスターできれば、素晴らしいと思います。 副題のとおり著者の旧著 "The Miracle of Mindfulness" を実践するための瞑想です。

I use many of Thich Nhat Hanh's book in my yoga classes and this is beautiful and perfect for cultivating mindfulness not only in yoga but in daily life!! Highly recommend !