Quieting the soul and spirit.

I had been going through tremendous stress and anxiety related to a variety of issues. I started this book and it has helped me "rethink" the way things are and should be. It has helped me put so many things in perspective. I now read a small portion each morning as sort of a daily affirmation before heading off to work. It's one of the best books I've bought in quite some time related to the subject of mindfulness.

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Highly recommended introduction to meditation and Mindfulness.

I have read several "classic" books on meditation and buddhism, but this book is the one to read first. Kabat-Zinn is a wonderful writer and he speaks to a western audience in their own terms. The book is centered in Buddhist philosophy, but is sensitive to the fact that many readers are not familiar with Buddhism and are not necessarily actively interested in Buddhism or meditation as a religious practice. Other books written or translated from well-known Buddhist authors lack Kabat-Zinn's clarity, understanding of his audience and his not overtly religious presentation of mindfulness and meditation. Once I read Kabat-Zinn's book I was able to return to other books with a better understanding of mindfulness and meditation. A dear friend who has been a devotee of Buddhism for over twenty years found the book to be well written and enjoyed reading it, but she was already familiar with the information and concepts he presented. In general a very good introduction and a very good quality book.

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Food for thought

I am browsing this from time time to, and it makes me thinking.

The most interesting thoughts are the nono clear ones, where you are thinking "on the verge", and you got your mind working!

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