Buddhist Meditation in the Southern School

Book Details

• ISBN: 9788130718286
• Author: G. Constant Lounsbery
• Pages: 185 pp
• Year of Publishing: 2020
• Binding: Hard Bound
• Publisher: COSMO PUBLICATIONS

Book Description
This treatise on meditation and yoga presents the essential techniques and methods of meditation in its Buddhist form in a clear and simple manner, making it accessible to individuals of average intelligence who wish to practice it independently. Unlike many other works on the subject, which focus mainly on philosophical or historical expositions, this book provides practical, step-by-step guidance that allows anyone to begin practicing meditation without difficulty, danger, or the need for a guru.

In contrast to Hindu and other systems of meditation that often require a guru for certain breathing exercises and to ensure safety, the methods described in this book can be practiced without such external guidance. The book presents meditation as a personal journey, encouraging self-discovery and direct experience of inner peace and knowledge.

In the foreword, W.Y. Evans-Wentz, a noted scholar and member of Jesus College, Oxford, emphasizes the significance of meditation in attaining knowledge and spiritual realization. As he aptly puts it: "Without Knowledge there is no Meditation; without Meditation there is no Knowledge; and he who hath both Knowledge and Meditation is near to Reality." This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore the practical aspects of meditation and yoga, particularly in its Buddhist context.