The Science of Enlightenment

By: Shinzen Young

Narrated by: Shinzen Young

Length: 16 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Demystify mysticism and learn techniques to move yourself beyond emotional and intellectual blocks into a realm of clear insight and inner peace. In this complete curriculum for self-investigation Shinzen Young - one of America's foremost meditation teachers - covers traditional teachings, scientific insights, and practical instruction to show you exactly how enlightenment works, and how to begin your own journey to inner liberation. Topics include concentration, awareness, and merging techniques to explore the self and the world around you, how spiritual practices work in Buddhism, Christianity, Jewish mysticism, Sufism, Hinduism, shamanism, and many other mystical traditions, as well as 6 complete guided meditation sessions and a host of insights on how to choose and establish your own meditation practice.

©1997 Shinzen Young (P)1997 Shinzen Young

Open-minded a must!

Please be as open-minded as you possibly can to get the most out of this book. What you get out of this book is only limited by one's open-mindedness. Enjoy!

This goes into my TOP TEN BOOKS EVER

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

finally. clear. intelligent. practical. real. experienced

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Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES. wish I could do just that.

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I'm so glad

that this was one of my first introductions into mindfulness and enlightenment after MBSR. I've probably listened to this 1-3 times a year over the last 4 years. Each pass I can related to more and more of it. One of the most recommended books outside of The Mind Illuminated and Mastering The Core Teachings of the Buddha.

My favorite book on meditation.

I have been practicing the meditations in this book for months and will continue to daily. Shinzen Young is a masterful teacher.

Wisdom of the two paths

A great way to understand the internado path of meditación with the external path of science, to Help us understand the relation of the roots and branches of reality.

Phenomenal

This is not a book for light reading/listening. The series of talks are very detailed but not overly complex. Worth every minute.

Great Book

This book is packed full with valuable information on every aspects of spiritual liberation. For me, the "Science of Enlightenment" painted a clear picture about spirituality and reaching liberation. This book is basically a series of recorded lectures given by Shinzen Young, which made it as if the author were talking just to me, making up the answers to my personal questions. His style is very down to earth, funny, straight, and to the point. Listening to this book, I realized how much I did not know about what the concepts and terminology in the field of spirituality and enlightenment really meant (even after reading many books on the subject, as well as meditating, and practicing yoga for a number of years.)In "The Science of Enlightenment" Shinzen Young talks candidly about theroretical and practical aspects of meditation, different schools of thought and many apporoaches to traveling the path, as well as recommendations for personal practice to fit any lifestyle. The book also contains some guided mindfulness meditations, and guidance to everyone interested in enlightenment, regardless of their levels of experience. Even though the book is very long, it is well worth listening to (even repeatedly) because it is deep, useful, and relevant to all of our experiences. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

LIFE ALTERING

I hesitated to get this at first. Mainly because I'd never heard of the author, Shinzen Young. But I was sufficiently intrigued by the title; the attainment of enlightenment being a lifelong quest, or at least interest, of mine. Several months ago, after listening to the audible sample, I decided to buy it. I'm so glad I did! Science of Enlightenment is an extraordinary, and life altering work.

I listened to Science of Enlightenment twice. Both times, I was delighted by the uplifted feeling I received while listening to it. I've come to understand through this audio book, that seasoned meditators are always in a state of meditation to varying degrees. It seems that the crystalline clarity and sheer power of Science of Enlightenment stems from the fact that the author is in a state of lucid meditation while speaking. Perhaps accounting for the inspired, positive energy I get from listening to it.

From searching on the internet, I discovered that Science of Enlightenment, and many other lectures by Shinzen Young, have never been put into a book form. In fact, the only book I was able to find is a new one on overcoming pain. So the probability of Shinzen Young doing aggressive, national book signing tours, at this point at least, seems unlikely. This non commercial approach makes his work all the more appealing and real.

I've read many books on the topic of meditation and enlightenment, and even practiced at a couple of Zendos in New York. Although these experiences were excellent, I still hadn't been able to get on a regular meditation schedule. Listening to Science of Enlightenment, gave me a deep understanding of meditation, enlightenment, religion and related topics. As a result, I've finally been meditating, which has profoundly impacted my life. I look forward to the extraordinary long term effects, which Young describes, after a few years of meditating.

Excellent

This book is profound, yet simple and practical. I will listen to this again and a again. Worth every cent; it is pack with insight, knowledge and concepts and his manner is extremely gracious.

Excellent - must read for anyone on an interior journey

Excellent in depth account of enlightenment that is directly relevant to today’s world. More than just how why and what for.