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Pointing Out the Great Way: The Stages of Meditation in the Mahamudra Tradition,New
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Many books have been published in recent years on the topic of mahamudra, or meditation on the fundamentally clear nature of the mind. This book is different in the systematic way it draws from a variety of source texts in order to construct a complete, graded path of practice informed by an understanding of the particular obstacles faced by meditators in the West. Dan Brown is a clinical psychotherapist who has also spent much time evaluating the experiences of meditators on longterm retreats. He knows the Tibetan literature on mahamudra meditation and has over thirty years of both personal meditation experience and observation of the experiences of others. He cowrote, with Ken Wilber and Jack Engler, the book Transformations in Consciousness, and he teaches an annual seminar on mahamudra meditation at the Esalen Institute.Pointing Out the Great Way is a spiritual manual that describes the Tibetan Buddhist meditation known as mahamudra from the perspective of the 'gradual path.' The gradual path is a progressive process of training that is often contrasted to sudden realization. As such, this book contains a stepbystep description of the ways to practice, precise descriptions of the various stages and their intended realizations, and the typical problems that arise along with their remedies. Simply put, mahamudra meditation involves penetrative focus, free of conceptual elaboration, upon the very nature of conscious awareness.A unique feature of this book is its integrative approach to the stages of mahamudra meditation. A number of works on Buddhist meditation stages in general and mahamudra meditation in particular are already available in English, yet none, single text or commentary on the stages of mahamudra meditation, captures the inner experience of these stages in sufficient detail to convey its richness. This book represents the needed alternative by integrating material from a variety of root texts, practical manuals, and commentaries. Another unique feature of this book is its relational approach. It is intended as a return to the original teacher/student style of teaching meditation, which may be better suited to Western culture than the monastic or retreat style of practice. The book distills and codifies the experiences of many great masters who have traversed the path of meditation to the point of perfect mastery.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Pointing Out the Great Way'? A: The book focuses on mahamudra meditation, providing a systematic approach to understanding the stages of practice and addressing the obstacles faced by Western meditators.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Daniel P. Brown, a clinical psychotherapist with extensive experience in both personal and observational meditation practice.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other meditation guides? A: This book uniquely integrates material from various root texts and practical manuals while focusing on the relational teaching style suited for Western culture.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pointing Out the Great Way' have? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'Pointing Out the Great Way' published? A: The book was published on September 28, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in meditation? A: Yes, the book provides a step-by-step description of meditation practices, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: What is the 'gradual path' in the context of this book? A: The 'gradual path' refers to a progressive process of meditation training, contrasting with the concept of sudden realization.
- Q: Does the book address common problems faced during meditation? A: Yes, it includes descriptions of typical problems that arise in meditation along with their remedies.
- Q: Can this book help someone who has been meditating for a long time? A: Absolutely, the book offers insights that can deepen the understanding and practice of those with long-term meditation experience.