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Meditation for Beginners

By: Jack Kornfield
Narrated by: Jack Kornfield
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Have you ever thought about trying meditation but didn't know how to get started? In Meditation for Beginners, renowned teacher Jack Kornfield uses clear language and step-by-step guidance to show us how to start - and stick with - a daily meditation practice. From the basics of how to get started to dealing with distractions, this complete course introduces us to the Insight tradition of meditation that has helped practitioners throughout the ages cultivate profound inner calm and a lasting capacity for happiness.

©2010 Jack Kornfield (P)2010 Jack Kornfield
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Enjoyable and insightful

This was a nice easy beginner’s guide to meditation. The narrator had a soothing voice and told relatable stories.

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A good start to understanding meditation

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Wonderful

This is a wonderful audio book, the authors voice is soft and relaxing. His descriptions and instructions are insightful. I am really enjoying learning how to meditate.

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Really great for deepening my understanding of meditation

I’m not a beginner to meditation, but had many old ideas about it that I’ve brought into my practice for years. I had gotten to a place of stagnation and complacency, so I wanted to search for new meaning and ideas of meditation and I found this audio book. It has revolutionized my thoughts and approach to meditation in a very short time.

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This audiobook I have listened to for over 20 years, over and over again.

I keep learning nuisances, sometimes I forget I’m in pain & then I catch myself, and I learn something all over again. This is Audiobook is timeless, and an absolute comfort in any storm. All the basics are in this audiobook. Like I imagine, how the Bible is for Christians…, I can return to “Meditations for Beginners”, again & again. Something’s I learn all over again, and sometimes I finally get what Jack was meant to tell me, all along. Then, surprises, surprise…, Jack has made dozens of audiobooks. Do the world outside your walls a favor, and keep learning. NEVER set any of them down. Thank you Jack, in San Francisco, and now again in Chicago, again and again❤️

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$15.00 credit for 2 hrs.

Keep that in mind when paying for these books audible charges $15.00 per credit and some of these are only worth $5.00. I think it’s unfair that we don’t get a little more for our money.

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I want to exit app

why can't I exit the app when I am done? come on audible, do me a solid and close the app.

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Perfect book to get started.

I am certified yoga teacher that has always struggled with meditation. Taking the time, what to meditate on, where, how long, etc. Since buying this book on audible, I have been able to set aside 2 mornings per week to focus on this important practice. So thankful, highly recommend! Looking for the next book now!

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Excellent way to introduce meditation

I appreciate the learning experience; it was refreshing and realistic. Looking forward to make it a lifestyle.

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wonderful experience

This wonderful book ended. I played it again. Now looking for more of his books.

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