Walking is a widely known form of meditation, but the labyrinth has a specific
history. In the Bronze Age city of Knossos on the island of Crete, there was a
palace that was destroyed in the thirteenth or fourteenth century bce. It was
excavated ...
Author: Patricia Monaghan
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1608681149
Page: 384
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Uniquely comprehensive, this one-stop resource describes thirty-?ve distinct meditation practices, detailing their historical background and contemporary use, ways to begin, and additional resources. The what and why of meditation in general are discussed, with emphasis on helping readers discover what particular type of meditators they are. Disciplines grounded in Buddhism, Tantrism, Taoism, Judaism, and Islam are included, as are contemplative prayer, Quaker worship, and indigenous traditions. Drumming, trance dancing, yoga, mindfulness, labyrinth walking, gardening, and even needle crafts are explored in a spirit that invites and instructs novice, devotee, and healing professional alike. How to choose an approach? The authors ask questions that steer readers toward options that match their habits, preferences, and needs.