Ebook: The Brightened Mind: a Simple Guide to Buddhist Meditation

""The brightened mind is one that is able to make better choices, "" says Sumano Bhikkhu. Having left the hectic world of Chicago real estate decades ago to become a Thai Buddhist monk, he knows what he's talking about. This simple, short introduction to meditation, particularly well suited to young people, can help anyone rattled with the stresses of living in today's society rife with financial uncertainty, war, crime, and the psychological assaults of bosses, teachers, and the media. His methods increase awareness, strengthen positive mental states, and develop insight. Eventually, the.;Cover; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; The Two Levels of Consciousness; The universal mind; The need for Spiritual Education; Mind-Training Exercises; Focus on Breathing; Preparing the Body and the Mind; The Mind-Fitness Technique; Summary; The ultimate Goal; Contemplations for the Reader; A Meditation on Loving-Kindness; Reflections on Being; Affirmation of Spiritual Friendship; About the Author.