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Buddhism teaches that the mind is the source of 100 percent of all unhappiness: anxiety, agitation, desire, anger, grief. Through understanding how our mind works, it is possible to tame it—and to discover that happiness, wisdom, compassion, and clarity are actually inherent qualities in all of us. Much has been written of this subject, but Rob Nairn's book is the first to express the principles of Buddhist psychology in a way that is so easy to understand and enjoyable to read—while remaining remarkably accurate and complete. Each chapter includes exercises that bring the truth of the teaching home.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #143960 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-27
• Released on: 2001-03-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781570627637
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Amazon.com Review
The friend or colleague who is always right there to help you with computer problems: "Oh, yes, that happened to me once. Here's what you do.... You see, it's because the CPU is bottle-necking while caching the...." That's what Rob Nairn is like in Diamond Mind: A Psychology of Meditation. This isn't a psychoanalytic take on meditation but a roll-up-your-sleeves and get-down-to-basics examination of the average meditator's experiences of training the mind in meditation. Nairn, who began practicing meditation in 1964 in India, and who has attended and led numerous meditation retreats, describes the mental processes that a meditator goes through, the obstacles the meditator encounters, and the practices that lead to advancement--all in the most unencumbered language. In addition to his descriptions, Nairn offers Q&A sessions from a retreat, specific practices with clear, step-by-step instructions and the reasons for doing them, and a guide for group meditation leaders that elucidates practices and anticipates difficulties surrounding them. In other words, here is an experienced friend to turn to when working with that bug-prone computer in your head. --Brian Bruya

Review
     "Rob writes with great simplicity, wisdom, and compassion as he skillfully guides the reader along the path of awakening. This book is a joy to read." – Joseph Goldstein, author of Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom

About the Author
Rob Nairn's training in psychology and Buddhist practice brings him a unique ability to explain ancient Eastern concepts in modern, accessible terms. The author of What Is Meditation? and Diamond Mind, he is sought after internationally as a lecturer on Buddhist philosophy and meditation.

Customer Reviews

What is meditation?
This is an excellent book that will help anyone who is either just beginning to meditate or has been meditating for years. It helps answer questions like "What do I meditate about?", "Why is this not working?" and "What should my goal be?". Whether one is buddhist or not this book can help you bring tranquillity to your mind, thus benefiting you and others. I thank Rob Nairn for writing such a joyful and helpful book.

Clarifies the mental process of meditaion into laymens terms
Rob Nairn has written the handbook on how to meditate. He cuts through all the extra fill and gets to the core of the mental process. This is a simple and easy book to read. You need not have any background in psychology or eastern thought. If you ever wanted to try meditation and just can't seem to find the right book, try Diamond Mind. Even if you just want to improve your mental skills, his directions are clear and simple. What he offers us will change our lives. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wonders just exactly how do you meditate. Diamond Mind will simply and elegantly answer those questions.

Gets to the essence
I've been meditating for a couple of years and it has unquestionably changed my perspective but I could never have put the reason for it into words. Diamond Mind presents a bright, uncluttered look at the process of meditation that not only rang true in the context of my experience but also pointed out directions for future growth. Nairn uses language borrowed from western psychology (without the jargon and psychobabble) to explain the process and the essence of the meditative experience and I found it extraordinarily powerful.