Justin F. Stone
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Decades of study in the Far East, preceded by full careers in music and finance, provide Justin Stone with a rich and layered background from which he draws material for all his books. Friendships with Chinese teachers led to years of teaching T'ai Chi Ch'uan, after which he originated T'ai Chi Chih (not a martial art), a spiritual discipline rapidly spreading throughout the world. His spoken CDs on spiritual adventures in the Far East and on T'ai...
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The single most striking aspect of this book is the depth of its overview of Indian, Chinese and Zen Buddhism as well as the elaborations on Taoism and Yogic practices. It is a delightful blend of both the author's scholastic knowledge, embellished with a brilliant glossary, defining Sanskrit and other terms, and his personal insights and stories stemming from his time pursuing Self-knowledge in Asia and India. Of special interest is the wide-ranging...
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Based on the author's experiences and outlooks about sacred life in Asia and India, this packed volume contains Justin Stone's unique views on Chinese Taoism and Indian Buddhism. Stone relates compelling personal incidents from his life and writes thoughtful essays, such as "The Human Condition" and "Joy is Man's Heritage." This book serves as a perfect companion to one of Stone's earlier works, Abandon Hope, and features pyramid poetry as well as...
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This how-to manual includes simple instruction in assorted disciplines that lead to heightened consciousness. Frequent use of these practices can lead to greater awareness of one's sensory surroundings -- and one's more important inner landscape. Readers can come to know the majestic Satipatthana (Way of Mindfulness), Chi Kuan, Great Circle Meditations, and more.
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This comprehensive and comparative study of meditation techniques represents a definitive course in meditation. It features commentary and instruction for Chi Kuan, Japa (mantra repetition), Reverse Breathing (microcosmic orbit), Nei Kung, Zen, Dumo Heat and others. The history, effects, and anecdotes for each technique are included.