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Making Space: Creating A Home Meditation Practice (2011)

by Thích Nhất Hạnh(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

193700600X (ISBN13: 9781937006006)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Parallax Press

review 1: A quick read at 85 pages that covers the basics of creating a meditation space for yourself. Chapers include: stopping, breathing, sitting, a breathing room, inviting the bell, the cake in the refrigerator, making an altar, metta meditation, cooking and eating, and sleeping.Thich Nhat Hahn is a Zen Buddhist monk and not all elements he covers are ones that I include in my Vipassana practice - but the principles are the same and I found this book a really good read to start off 2015.
review 2: I have a great deal of respect for Thich Nhat Hanh, but this work leaves some to be desired. It has some helpful tips for putting Buddhist meditation into practice, including: placing gathas around the house in certain locations to help us slow down and become more mindf... moreul; creating a breathing room or breathing space (with altar) in the home (or office); using a bell to remind one to make time for breathing and meditation during the day; use of metta meditations; practicing meditation in the kitchen, and Deep Relaxation exercises. But the work was a bit short and left me a bit unfulfilled, overall. Also the writing, while simple, was a bit too plain for me to give it five stars. Some very helpful tips and reminders, but nothing profound. less

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