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Meditation for Beginners: Six Guided Meditations for Insight, Inner Clarity, and Cultivating a Compassionate Heart

Meditation for Beginners is a comprehensive resource for individuals new to the practice of meditation. It includes detailed instructions for six distinct meditations, each crafted to help readers cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. The meditations are intended to foster insight, improve mental clarity, and nurture a sense of compassion. The book is suitable for those seeking to establish a meditation practice or enhance their existing one. more

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Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield is an American author and meditation teacher, born in 1945. His works mainly focus on Buddhist meditation and spiritual growth, which have won him a wide audience. more

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