How to Meditate, Revised and Expanded

By: Lawrence LeShan Ph.D. Ph.D.

Narrated by: Lawrence LeShan Ph.D. Ph.D., Paul Michael

For over twenty-five years, How to Meditate has set the standard for guides to meditation, and now this classic bestseller with over 200,000 copies in print is available on CD and audio for the first time

This simple, straightforward, powerful guide can help you reap the profound rewards of this ancient discipline. Outlining an easy-to-follow and no-nonsense approach that enables you to bring meditation effortlessly into your life, no matter how great the demands on your time, How to Meditate is an unrivaled source of inspiration and practical instruction for anyone seeking inner peace, relief from stress, and increased self-knowledge. It offers a sympathetic initiation into the benefits of meditation and a description of the four distinctly different techniques: the path through the intellect, the path through the emotions, the route of the body, and the path of action.

If you are looking to introduce yourself to, or augment your knowledge of, the many benefits of meditation--this is the program for you.

Critic reviews

“This is an exceptionally practical and natural description of the meditative life.” —AudioFile

“This is one of the most sensible books on the subject...LeShan's wide experience and sound scholarship are evident in each helpful chapter.” —Library Journal

“This very effective package is highly recommended for beginners as well as professionals and care providers who are often asked about meditation, and who want to be prepared to discuss it knowledgeably.” —Mind-Body Wellness magazine

“LeShan provides an excellent introduction to meditation.” —Body, Mind & Spirit Magazine

Fabulous introduction

Calm, clear, rational, sensible, humane. An overview of the topic that welcomes you in. A perfect docent!

I enjoyed the quotes and anecdotes of other teachers

He seems contradictory at some points and dismissive at others
I particularly disliked his use of terms like stupid and primitive

The overview of meditating. Its history, the practice, and the discipline.

Laid out in a straight forward manner. I enjoyed the experience. I feel I should listen a few more times to fully appreciate the quality and depth of this practice.

A terrible book on meditation

This book is full of misinformation. There are many books on meditation that are much better. I recommend you avoid this book.