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The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics

Gary Zukav

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Voodoo Physics 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Talk about gluten for punishment I read this twice. I swear the person that wrote this does not have a TV which expels his lace of contemporary physics let alone any depth. There are references to the "New Physics" is that like "New Age"?

90% of the matter must be missing from this book. Or how else can he take physics out of context and make such fantastic leaps to religions that he knows little of. He even twists the religion around to serve some unknown purpose.

Many people say they did not understand physics until this book; Surprises, you still do not. You now know what Zukav wished physics was. Take anti-mater for instants that does not mean the opposite of mater. And the relationship between particles has no correlation with the relationship of dogs and cats.

At least get it straight before mixing it up. Try reading some of these:
"The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski". The book available everywhere as are the DVD's.

The Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran (Editor), Michael N. Nagler (Photographer)

Or just about any mainstream material on physics and religion.

Then if you still want to mix worlds into one read someone saner:
The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism by Fritjof Capra.

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Gary Zukav has written "the Bible" for those who are curious about the mind-expanding discoveries of advanced physics, but who have no scientific background.  Like a Wu Li Master who would teach us wonder for the falling petal before speaking of gravity, Zukav writes in beautifully clear language--with no mathematical equations--opening our minds to the exciting new theories that are beginning to embrace the ultimate nature of our universe...Quantum mechanics, relativity, and beyond to the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen effect and Bell's theorem.

The Book of Secrets: Keys to Love and Meditation

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Total reviews: 67 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Osho has always spoken of two approaches to self-discovery: one in which the person learns about him or herself through relating to others, in which self-reflection and retreat. Everyone will tend to be naturally attracted to one path or the other -- the Path of Love, or the Path of Meditation -- but the two paths meet in the end, and grow towards one another along the way.

On the first tape of this gentle, perceptive program, Osho explores the Secrets of Love -- including the Way of Tantra, the Nature of Desire, the Purest Form of Love, and guidance to Searching for a Soulmate. On the second tape, he turns his focus to the Secrets of Meditation -- bringing you to the realization that Your Freedom is Total, and Total Relaxation is the Ultimate, as he also explores the Seed of Buddhahood, the Joy of Knowing Yourself, and the Breath Within the Breath.

In all his teaching, Osho urges that we must not simply be passive followers, but rigorous examiners of our inner landscapes before we can be at peace with ourselves. Now, let this great philosopher offer you the wisdom, information, and insight you need to examine yourself and find your unique path.

Yoga Nidra Meditation CD: Extreme Relaxation of Conscious Deep Sleep

Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati

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This meditation is an authentic rendering of Yoga Nidra as taught in the Himalayas by the masters of Yoga, Vedanta and Tantra. While it is an advanced meditation practice, anyone can start the practice while watching it deepen over time.

Yoga Nidra literally means "Yogic Sleep." In this deep meditation you train your attention to leave the chatter of the Waking state of mind, go past the fantasy of the Dreaming state, and consciously, intentionally enter the stillness of the Deep Sleep state, yet paradoxically remain awake and in deep meditation. For thousands of years the Yogis have used Yoga Nidra to master the art of sleep, to balance the subtle energies, and to experience greater depths of meditation.

The state of conscious Deep Sleep or Yoga Nidra is underneath, behind, or subtler than meditations at either the Waking or Dreaming levels. This subtle state is called "Prajna," which means "supreme knowing." "Pra" means "supreme," and "jna" means "knowing." The conscious experience of this state is a doorway to higher, formless knowing that has been called the infinite library of wisdom and the teacher within.

The depth of authentic Yoga Nidra comes from inner awareness of the levels of your own self, including your body, breath, and the subtler mind, rather than diverting attention through music or inner fantasies (as pleasant as these may be). This inner exploring through self-awareness is a more refined form of meditation that leads you deeper into the stillness and silence of your own being, while remaining fully awake and aware. The Yoga Nidra methods bring you to a place of awareness where you are able to completely let go of any words, thoughts, images, impressions, or pictures in the mind. You are guided to allow your mind to "empty, empty, empty" though you remain fully awake and clear of mind.

The practices on this CD will gently train your ability to direct your own attention, which is the primary skill in the art of meditation. You will find that you are gradually able to use these methods on your own, without the CD, and the benefits will be with you not only during your practice time, but also during the activities of daily life.

The voice will systematically guide you to explore your physical body, then move through 61 specific points within the body, and then practice ascending breath awareness along the body and spine. Your attention will be brought to the space between the eyebrows, then to the throat, and finally to the heart center, where you will go deep into stillness and silence, beyond the activities of the mind.

The Yoga Nidra CD has five tracks. The first track is an introduction (8:02 minutes), describing the state of Yoga Nidra and the practices on the CD. The next four tracks move through four sequential practices that are listened to together, so as to form a complete practice of 57:24 minutes (CD is 65:36 minutes in total). These four tracks can also be listened to individually, as complete practices unto themselves, which allows you to have the benefits of practice when less time is available.

Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger (Indigo Dreams)

Lori Lite

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

go ahead and complain, it'll put you into relaxation anyway 4 out of 5 stars.
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While I was listening to this CD and the breathing technique, I was wondering, "Oh for heaven's sake, how's this really gonna work?" At some point during the 2nd technique I was in a state of deep relaxation and then fast asleep. So, whether you complain or question or not, if you just do the techniques they work.

A Good one! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very good. If you learning to meditate this one is good. I like the breathing excercises,the "belly breathing" as he calls it. I fall asleep to it alot as it is relaxing. Its a guys voice but very soothing. Very little music on it though. I gave it five stars because it does what I believe meditations CD's should do, destress, teach you how to destress, and relax you enough to fall asleep. Period.

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Experience four straight forward, no-nonsense, stress-management techniques that are accepted and used by both the traditional medical and holistic communities. You will not find any philosophies, theories or fluff presented here because frankly, we do not have time for that and chances are… neither do you. Enjoy and learn four stress-management techniques; Yoga breathing, affirmations, visualizations and muscular relaxation accompanied by soothing, uplifting music to further enhance your relaxation experience. Now you can watch your whole family manage stress and anxiety!

Insight Meditation: A Step-By-Step Course on How to Meditate

Sharon Salzberg

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Good read....clear and interesting. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Couldn't put it down. It is a sturdy book with CDs and cards with to remind you of the teachings, etc. All in a sturdy gift-box. Love it, and it would make a great gift. Nice quality and clearly explains meditation for the layman using language appropriate to the teachings but not out of my reach as a beginner. Short personal anecdotes from the authors give the book authenticity.

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Join Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein -- two of America's most respected instructors -- for a step-by-step course in Insight Meditation. Learn at home, at your own pace, with this complete curriculum. The course includes:

-A 240-page Insight Meditation workbook: This workbook is designed as a complete self-guided curriculum. Organized into nine lessons, your workbook features more than 75 step-by-step mindfulness exercises, question-and-answer sections, glossaries, and photographs illustrating correct meditation postures.

-Two 70-minute compact discs: Six meditations teach you these cornerstone practices in the Insight tradition.

-Twelve Insight study cards: Reinforce your practice with these daily reminders of the fundamentals of meditation in a convenient, portable form.

Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach (Book & CD)

Diana Lang

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Woman's voice ruined it 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The book is pretty and well written; however, the woman's voice on the CD is so irritating to me that I can't use it. There's no use trying to meditate when you're blood pressure is rising. Others may not have this problem.

Lang Demystifies Meditation 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have read all of the reviews posted thus far, and I heartily concur with the many reviewers who love this book and have gained so much from Diana Lang's style of teaching. Many people are interested in the idea and purported benefits of meditation but are reluctant to try it, imagining it to be something too foreign or esoteric, or just too difficult. Do we have to sit in a particular position for a particular amount of time? Do we have to breathe in a certain way? Must we understand the meaning of words like "prana" and "chi"? Do we have to achieve some spiritual "level" to meditate effectively?

This small but substantive book is written in familiar, uncomplicated, non-threatening language, gently guiding the beginning meditator into the soft space of his or her own inner awareness. And on the CD, Diana's voice has such an intimate, compassionate quality, that not only do her words take root, but the resonance of her voice takes root, too. After listening as often as I have, especially at night when sleep is sometimes elusive, the sound of her voice has as much of an affect on my inner quiet as the message she delivers.

Also, as others have noted, the book is quite beautiful, the cover art a perfect metaphor.

Editorial Review:

Over 50 million people seek to reduce stress, according to a Stanford Research Institute study. Opening to Meditation takes the mystery out of the popular practice of meditation, making it as easy as breathing with a user-friendly book and CD. The book unfolds in three sections: The Art of Meditation, How to Practice, and Common Questions. The inspirational CD, written from a Western perspective to appeal to the rapidly growing group of beginning meditators, features two guided meditations to "Open" and "Deepen" and is set to relaxing music and soothing nature sounds. Beginners and experienced alike will benefit from this innovative, easy-to-use title.

Illuminata: A Return to Prayer

Marianne Williamson

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The Message of We Are Not Separate... 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is my bible. I take it everywhere, and I buy it as gifts for my friends, searching for healing, whether through tough relationships, illness, bad fortune, etc. This "non-religious" based prayer book can be understood by all. There is no religious distinction, but there is a warmth and comfort that comes over one when reading through the prayers which conjure such "feeling". I took excerpts of Marianne's prayers and used it for our Thanksgiving blessing...family loved it...so down to earth. If we could get away from our "separate" beliefs, so much peace and harmony could be the healing that is needed for humanity. I commend Marianne for her strengths in keeping the awareness of the light in all of humanity at the forefront.

Excellent. 5 out of 5 stars.
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A beautiful book that I take everywhere with me. The power of prayer and positive thought have made me a more peaceful and stronger person.

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The best-selling author of A Return to Love presents a compilation of contemporary prayers and meditations for people of all faiths, covering such topics as business, friendship, reconciliation, and anger. Reissue.

Meditations for a New Earth

Kim Eng

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Good for Beginning Meditators...and Others 5 out of 5 stars.
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Although I have been practicing meditation for decades, I still find it helpful to listen to guided meditations occassionally, and have a number of instructive CDs by various teachers. This CD set is an excellent addition to my library, one I will return to often.

First of all, Kim Eng has the perfect voice for guided meditation. It is smooth, calm yet alert; she articulates each word with fluidity, effortlessly, and uses pauses naturally with perfect timing. Often meditation speakers attempt to be too slow or too relaxed; not so here. Ms. Eng is a gifted speaker.

The material presented is extensive. The "meditation on the breath" is the foundation of Ms. Eng's meditation techniques and is a common meditative method. Preceded by brief introductions by Ms. Eng and Eckhart Tolle, this is the first one on CD #1. This guided meditation is mostly helpful for 'beginner level' meditators, or those who have been using a different meditative technique (such as mantra, conceptual, chanting, etc.). Next, Kim guides one effectively and thoroughly through an "inner body meditation," which will be helpful to beginners as well as more experienced meditators. Unique to Eckhart Tolle's teaching is Ms. Eng's "a meditation for dissolving the pain body." As Tolle readers know, the pain body is a unique and important concept of his teachings and something that many have grappled with for understanding. My only criticism with Ms. Eng's presentation is here, where she attempts to explain Tolle's teaching on this subject; her attempt feels slightly awkward. But that doesn't impact or spoil the meditation in any major way, and listeners/meditators will no doubt find this meditation useful in expanding upon their understanding of the concept.

There are ten mini-meditations that one can use on the fly day in and day out and are extremely helpful. The meditation on nature is wonderful, and will help the listener/meditator experience the outdoors in new ways.

This is a very worthwhile CD set, especially for the beginning meditator, and those who are Eckhart Tolle devotees. Even the experienced meditator will find material of value herein.

Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation

Laurel Parnell

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Never has it been so effortless to activate your inner power and resiliency than with the remarkable technique known as "resource tapping." Dr. Laurel Parnell's book and companion audio program Tapping In make available for the first time self-guided instruction in this revolutionary EMDR-based tool. With step-by-step instruction in bilateral stimulation (a core principle of EMDR), Tapping In teaches this clinically recognized system for tapping both sides of the body to release emotional and physical distress, build resilience, aid in healing, and calm the body on a deep physiological level. A world-renowned expert in the field of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Dr. Parnell guides students through a series of practical methods to access latent positive resources for building internal strength and increasing the sense of safety. Tapping In uses personal accounts and innovative principles that show how to: * Cope more effectively with anxiety, creative blocks, insomnia, and other stressful situations * Lift the spirit by finding joy, gratitude, and freedom within * Return to wholeness by supporting the body's ability to heal * Dialogue with your "inner mentor" for everyday guidance "We have a natural healing system ready to restore us to balance," explains Dr. Parnell. Now, this pioneering healer shares her breakthrough tools to resolve inner wounds and reach our highest potential.

Positive Thinking Every Day: An Inspiration for Each Day of the Year

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

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Great Ideas to Meditate On 4 out of 5 stars.
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Thousands of studies have shown how much stress affects your emotions and health - and how reducing stress can have an incredibly powerful effect on your daily life. The mindset you set up for yourself each day can literally make you more healthy - and keep you that way.

This is where Norman Vincent Peale's book comes in. Every day it provides something for you to consider, a blurb to think about. You don't have to read the book straight through. In fact, it works better if you don't. Just keep it on your desk. Pick it up every day or so and see what it says. Think about the words. If you come across a favorite saying, post that up by your computer monitor. Each of us will find different pages which speak to us personally - which is why it's great that there are 365 of them!

For example, here's one. "For the next twenty-four hours, deliberately speak hopefully about everything, about your job, about your children's marks in school, about your health, and about your future." Isn't that an amazing thought - that it might be a challenge to be hopeful, just for 24 hours? If you were actively hopeful, what kind of beneficial ripple effects might that have on others around you? It could literally make your entire environment incrementally better.

It is tempting to want this information in calendar form, one of those page-a-day to go through. On the other hand, with that system you'd have to buy a new one each year. With this book, you can just move a bookmark through it each day, and you don't have to buy another book when the year is up.

If I have a complaint, it's that the book doesn't say it's Christian up front - but there are a fair number of God references in it. I don't mind books that promote Christianity, but they should let you know they're going to do that, rather than just having it pop up once you've already bought it.

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An Inspiration for Each Day of the Year

Norman Vincent Peale's philosophy of positive thinking has had an unprecedented influence on millions of people throughout the world. Now, the wisdom of nine books -- including The Power of Positive Thinking -- can be found within these pages. Timeless in their message, invaluable in the course of daily life, Dr. Peale's classic books provide inspiration when you most need it and lead the way to a fuller, happier, more satisfying life. With a new introduction by Dr. Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day will help make your every day the best it can possibly be.