What is mindful meditation and how can it improve my life?
You hear people talking about it. You may have read research about its benefits. Perhaps you’ve even dabbled in it yourself. You have a sense that it could really make a difference in your life. You’re open and willing to learn.
But you’re not quite sure how to do it—and more importantly, you don’t understand why you should do it.
This book is for you. This practical, step-by-step guide demystifies mindfulness and meditation and teaches you exactly how it benefits you and how to do it. After reading this book, you’ll understand how meditation can be a game-changer for you. And as you do it, you’ll no longer sit in a chair feeling silly and wondering, ‘Am I doing this right?’ You’ll meditate with confidence, and enjoy greater self-awareness, peace, joy, and fulfilment.
Read this book to learn:
• What mindfulness is and how it can change your life.
• How to meditate using the four foundations of mindfulness.
• How to cultivate the states and mindsets associated with true happiness.
• How to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of mindfulness practice.
• How mindfulness opens your heart and makes you more grateful, loving and compassionate.
• How to develop mindfulness and self-awareness in your daily life.
This book is full of practical exercises and meditations that are also available as audio downloads at www.mindfulmeditationbook.com/bonus
Praise for A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation
‘This is the book that I will give to my colleagues, friends and family members who want to learn mindfulness. A brilliant, easy to understand guide.’
—Spencer Sherman, MBA, CFP, executive chairman of Abacus Wealth Partners and author of “The Cure for Money Madness”
‘This book skilfully guides you through the four foundations of mindfulness, which have the power to change, heal and enliven your life. A delightfully warm, clear and practical book.’
—Subhana Barzaghi, senior Zen and Insight meditation teacher
‘This book achieves something rare. It explains the complex in a simple to understand and easy to follow structure, yet maintains quality and depth.’
—Phil Vernon, CEO, Australian Ethical
‘This is a wonderful beginner’s guide to mindfulness practice. Easy to read, personal, clear and technically excellent. A great read for those interested in practicing mindfulness.’
—Timothea Goddard, BA, MBSR teacher and trainer (CFM certified), director of Openground
Michael Bunting is the founder of the leadership consultancy WorkSmart Australia. WorkSmart consults to organisations ranging from global multinationals to medium-sized businesses in the area of leadership, mindfulness, engagement, alignment, values and culture. He is the author of "The Mindful Leader" and co-authored "Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand" with Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, the world's premier researchers and authors in the field of leadership. He also teaches Mindful Leadership for Sydney University's award-winning Global Executive MBA. Michael regularly contributes articles for industry magazines including CEO Magazine, BRW, SmartCompany and Inside HR. He has also appeared on Sky Business News and several radio stations. He delivers large-scale keynote presentations at industry events, trade shows and company off-sites. Michael has kept a disciplined personal mindfulness practice for over 23 years and has taught mindful leadership to businesses and government for more than 16 years. Michael holds two business degrees and a postgraduate diploma in mindfulness-based psychotherapy. He lives with his family in Sydney, Australia.
Patrick Kearney is a mindfulness teacher in the lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw of Myanmar, a key figure in the modern revival of mindfulness meditation. He began mindfulness practice in 1976, and has trained extensively in both the Insight and Zen traditions. Patrick teaches intensive mindfulness meditation retreats throughout Australia and Asia, as well as workshops and academic courses in the theory and practice of mindfulness. He has studied early Buddhism at postgraduate levels, and brings his understanding of the original texts regarding mindfulness and its practice to the contemporary world. He lives with his family in Brisbane, Australia.
