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A Beginner's Practice

By: Shinzen Young

Narrated by: Shinzen Young

If you’ve always wanted to learn to meditate but don’t have a lot of time or money for classes and retreats, and aren’t interested in adopting a new religion or philosophy, Shinzen Young has the solution. Join this respected meditation teacher on this introduction to meditation: what it is, why do it, when to do it, and how to do it. Includes a three-part guided practice session.

Sounds True Practices are short downloadable audio sessions selected from our most popular courses. Affordably priced and ideal for beginners, they're a powerful way to use energy healing, guided imagery, meditation, and other proven practices at home or on the go. Put them on your smartphone, MP3 player, tablet device, or computer … and start experiencing their benefits today.

This session is excerpted from Shinzen Young's CD program The Beginner's Guide to Meditation.

A delightful explanation of meditation

Not sure what meditation is and why so many practuce and recommend it? This is one of the most succinct explanations I have ever found. it's followed by a beautiful guided practice that includes a lovingkindness practice at the end.

Great meditation for beginners

I love this short but effective meditation. Builds skills and leaves one with such a positive radiant energy.

Mindfulness choice worth a look

No matter one's faith, or not, this is user friendly and allows for calm of observation.