• The Beginner's Guide to Meditation

  • How to Start Enjoying the Benefits of Meditation Immediately
  • By: Shinzen Young
  • Narrated by: Shinzen Young
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)

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The Beginner's Guide to Meditation

By: Shinzen Young
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What if scientists discovered a way to calm and clarify the mind, transform fatigue into energy, and even improve your health - all at the same time? They have; it's called meditation.

With The Beginner's Guide to Meditation, you will learn how to start using simple yet effective techniques - proven at medical centers and clinics worldwide to promote physical and emotional health. Respected teacher Shinzen Young explains how meditation works and what different methods offer, and guides you through specific practices that can radically improve the way you think, feel, work, and connect with others.

This program includes tips for bringing mental forces and inner calm to any situation, defusing stress and difficult emotions, and a three-part session to get you started right now.

©2001 Shinzen Young (P)2001 Sounds True, All Rights Reserved

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Great starting guide

Great beginners guide to meditation. Very clear and to the point. All you need to get started.

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This is the best ever. I used it all of the time.

This is the best ever. so have used this for years. so relaxing. So focused! I love it!

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Short and sweet

Good results I’ve had from this. I am thankful of the brief explanation and guidance on the meditation. Thanks Shinzen

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great teacher, grand heart, and wisdom

Shinzen Young's teachings are treasure like. clear, kind. and wise, it is coming from source

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