In Meditation as Contemplative Inquiry Arthur Zajonc offers an overview of the meditative life weaving practical instruction together with the guidance & inspiration of the world's great teachers from Rudolf Steiner to Rumi & from Goethe to the sages of Asia Zajonc reminds us that an ethic of humility grounds all practice & that care of the soul is the basis for sound spiritual reflection & understanding The author carefully describes each stage of the path &

Includes:: many recommended practices Meditation as Contemplative Inquiry is the fruit of many years of personal practice & teaching Arthur Zajonc has worked with hundreds of university students & professors as well as with contemplative groups in the US Europe & Australia

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A practical guide to reducing stress & finding peace through meditation Meditation is a practice that calms the mind & the body in a natural way Its aim is to quiet or still the mind which leads to calm awareness without the interference of troublesome thoughts Meditation can help you focus relax & cope with life's twists & turns Meditation Orion Plain & Simple is a wise & helpful beginner's guide to the practice of meditation Lynne Lauren not only explains why it is important to meditate but also demonstrates how simple meditation can be It can be done anywhere by anyone Lynne provides a brief overview of the different types of meditation along with more than 50 meditations & visualisations that can be used in different circumstances to reach particular goals This simple guide provides all of the information that beginners will need to slow down de-stress & discover how rich life can be! ...

Originally written only for his personal consumption Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond & an introduction by Diskin Clay Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections & exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself & make sense of the universe Spanning from doubt & despair to conviction & exaltation they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue human rationality the nature of the gods & Aurelius's own emotions But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy a series of wise & practical aphorisms that have been consulted & admired by statesmen thinkers & ordinary readers for almost two thousand years Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy & eloquence of the original work with detailed notes elucidating the text This edition also

Includes:: an introduction by Diskin Clay exploring the nature & development of the Meditations a chronology further reading & full indexes Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius & succeeded him in 161 (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus) He ruled alone from 169 & spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions & was a persecutor of Christians His fame rest above all on his Meditations a series of reflections strongly influenced by Epictetus which represent a Stoic outlook on life He was succeeded by his natural son thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors If you enjoyed Meditations you might like Seneca's Letters from a Stoic also available in Penguin Classics

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' Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to live while you have life in you while you still can make yourself good' The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) is a private notebook of philosophical reflections written by a Roman emperor probably on military campaign in Germany In short highly charged comments Marcus draws on Stoic philosophy to confront challenges that he felt acutely but which are also shared by all human beings
- the looming presence of death making sense of one's social role & projects the moral significance of the universe They bring us closer to the personality of the emperor who is often disillusioned with his own status & with human activities in general; they are both an historical document & a remarkable spiritual diary This translation by Robin Hard brings out the eloquence & universality of Marcus' thoughts The introduction & notes by Christopher Gill place the Meditations firmly in the ancient philosophical context A selection of Marcus' correspondence with his tutor Fronto broadens the picture of the emperor as a person & thinker ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more
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The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180) embodied in his person that ideal figure of antiquity the philosopher-king His Meditations reveal a mind of exceptional clarity & originality & a spirit attuned to the particulars of human destiny 256 pages Aurelius Marcus ...

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Originally written only for his personal consumption Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond & an introduction by Diskin Clay Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections & exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself & make sense of the universe Spanning from doubt & despair to conviction & exaltation they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue human rationality the nature of the gods & Aurelius's own emotions But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy a series of wise & practical aphorisms that have been consulted & admired by statesmen thinkers & ordinary readers for almost two thousand years Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy & eloquence of the original work with detailed notes elucidating the text This edition also

Includes:: an introduction by Diskin Clay exploring the nature & development of the Meditations a chronology further reading & full indexes Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius & succeeded him in 161 (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus) He ruled alone from 169 & spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions & was a persecutor of Christians His fame rest above all on his Meditations a series of reflections strongly influenced by Epictetus which represent a Stoic outlook on life He was succeeded by his natural son thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors If you enjoyed Meditations you might like Seneca's Letters from a Stoic also available in Penguin Classics

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Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy the fundamental & originating work of the modern era in Western philosophy is presented here in Donald Cress's completely revised edition of his well-established translation bringing this version even closer to Descartes's original while maintaining its clear & accessible style ...