Find the practice that's right for you with this exploration of the
many paths of meditation--from mantra, prayer, singing, visualizations,
and "just sitting" to movement meditations such as tai chi
"Everyone has experienced a moment of pure awareness. A moment without
thinking 'I am aware' or 'that is a tree.' Such moments bring a sense of
rightness, of clarity, of being at one. Such moments are the essence of
meditation."--Ram Dass
Ram Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has
studied and practiced meditation for many years. Here he shares his
understanding and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you. He
illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice, and provides
wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.