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Meditation Is Not What You Think: Mindfulness and Why It Is So Important Kindle Edition

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Welcome to a master class in mindfulness.

Jon Kabat-Zinn is regarded as "one of the finest teachers of mindfulness you'll ever encounter" (Jack Kornfield). He has been teaching the tangible benefits of meditation in the mainstream for decades. Today, millions of people around the world have taken up a formal mindfulness meditation practice as part of their everyday lives. But what is meditation anyway? And why might it be worth trying? Or nurturing further if you already have practice?

Meditation Is Not What You Think answers those questions. Originally published in 2005 as part of a larger book entitled Coming to Our Senses, it has been updated with a new foreword by the author and is even more relevant today. If you're curious as to why meditation is not for the "faint-hearted," how taking some time each day to drop into awareness can actually be a radical act of love, and why paying attention is so supremely important, consider this book an invitation to learn more -- from one of the pioneers of the worldwide mindfulness movement.
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This warm, witty, and wise guide should bring relaxation to stressed-out people.

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Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, is professor of medicine emeritus and the founder of MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has written numerous bestselling books including Full Catastrophe Living; Wherever You Go, There You Are; and Mindfulness for Beginners, and is coauthor, with his wife Myla, of Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hachette Books; 1st edition (May 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2018
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Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and author of numerous books, including Full Catastrophe Living, Arriving at Your Own Door, and Coming to Our Senses.

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Judith Sayland
5.0 out of 5 stars It resonates!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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I purchased this title two days ago and am halfway through the book. Truth be told, I have long been a fan of Kabat-Zinn, and have practiced mindfulness meditation in the past. This book has sparked a new commitment to resume same. In fact, it has rekindled such enthusiasm, I’ve underlined nearly every sentence. Yes, it resonates! I feel like I’ve come home!
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Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good book by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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I have yet to read or listen to anything by Jon Kabat-Zinn that wasn't excellent. As a meditation teacher myself, I am profoundly grateful for all of his efforts to publicize and scientifically ground the practice of meditation. Its recent popularity, due in large part to his pioneering work over the last 30 years, means that thousands of people are now benefiting from the practice of meditation. Just be aware that if you have already purchased "Coming To Our Senses", which was published a number of years ago, that in an effort to make this rather large book more approachable, he recently split up that book into 4 smaller books, and that this is one of them, so if you already purchased Coming To Our Senses, you already have this material.
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R McArdell
4.0 out of 5 stars Learn Meditation from the master of Mindfulness
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
Kabat-Zinn's 'Coming To Our Senses' in bite size chunks, much less intimidating. If you want to learn about meditation this is the place to start. Learn from the man who created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and you can't go wrong. A great introduction to practice.
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Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Meditation is indeed not what I think
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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I've been trying meditation a million times! This book helps me understand why meditation is not easy. I have learned a lot from the writer's voluminous knowledge in science and meditation. My only gripe is many times a whole paragraph is one sentence! The writer has a long-long-winding-serpentine writing style. Many times I have to go back to the beginning of his sentence to keep track of his thought process. Reading his books requires a lot of concentration.
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HMC
5.0 out of 5 stars Kabat-Zinn is the de facto foremost expert on mindfulness
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
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Although he is the first scientist to empirically prove the health benefits of meditation, he is among the finest poets whose prose is so stirring, so inspirational, that reading him remains a true pleasure from cover to cover. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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E.R
3.0 out of 5 stars How about placing Mindfulness at te beginning of book
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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To wordy, cannot get more than 5 pages at the time, still no word “ what is Meditation/Mindfulness”.
Read to page 30 nothing showing, I do not want to know how many books he has written. Sorry this author was suggested a very good.
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Rick Deering
5.0 out of 5 stars meditation IS not what you think
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
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Well presented. As a long-time meditation enthusiast I purchased copies for my son and daughter in the hopes they could benefit from the info and maybe start a practice of their own.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Best mindfulness book you can buy IMO.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019
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Great book! If you’re looking to solidify your self compassion and effectively deal with life’s daily challenges this is your book. Essential personal and professional development guide.
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Derek Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and meaningful
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2019
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This is a great and inspiring read. Totally great value and will have you thinking from the first page on!. Excellent!
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Durchhalten bis zum 1. Kapitel
Reviewed in Germany on March 15, 2019
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Vorwort & Einleitung sind etwas umfangreich geworden. Tipp: mit dem ersten Kapitel wurde es besser.
Eine Erklärung ist, dass der Überblick / das was vorne weg kommt, bevor es eigentlich los geht, für alle 4 Bücher dieser Serie gilt.
Wenn man das Buch als Kletter Tour beschreiben sollte, stände da: Kräfte raubende Schlüssel Stelle zu beginn. Danach genußkletterei bis zum Gipfel
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NickyM
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2018
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very good read
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Nadia David
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2021
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Very clear meditation , reaches deeply, healing.
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Ty Schultz
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2019
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A very thoughtful and engaging look at the root of meditation and mindfulness practice and history in present form and function.
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