Guided Meditations: For Calmness, Awareness, and Love

These three meditations from the Buddhist tradition will help you develop greater depths of calmness and self-awareness, and will help you to cultivate greater appreciation for yourself and lovingkindness for others.

As is traditional in Buddhism, these guided meditations do not contain musical accompaniment.

I found Bodhipaksaýs cd to be a breath of fresh air. His soft clear voice is perfect to lead meditations. He carefully sets up each meditation in easy to follow steps. This kind of clarity is only found with someone who has been doing something for a long time. It is easy to tell that Bodhipaksa is passionate about what he does. (Bodhipaksa is a member of the Western Buddhist Order, and has been a practicing Buddhist for eighteen years, and teaching meditation for more than a decade)

Relevant to todayýs society, where the pace of life is way too fast, and stress is at an all time high. Relax and Rejuvenate with Bodhipaksa and this is guided meditation CD, it is like having your own private meditation teacher.
I can't wait for the book!!!

Wendy Aitken BSc BEd
Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor
Reiki Master
Meditator


Great introduction to "classical" Buddhist meditation   September 1, 2004
Paula Tillen (Milwaukee, WI USA)
76 out of 78 found this review helpful

I'm a semi-experienced meditator in the "classical" (for want of a better term) tradition of mindfulness or Vipassana meditation. I've found Bodhipaksa's disc to be a wonderful way for beginners to learn to meditate, and for those who are experienced to become refocussed and more skilled. It's not necessary to be a Buddhist practitioner to enjoy and benefit from working with this disc, though. Anyone who is interested in establishing or deepening a practice will find it useful. It's very no-frills, gentle but austere. I would recommend it not for one who wants something nice and "relaxing" (in a new-agey kind of way), but for one who is serious about establishing a solid practice... which is not, after all, about relaxing and feeling good (although those are sometimes pleasant by-products), but about sharpening mental discipline and awareness.


The Best Meditation CD   December 2, 2003
50 out of 50 found this review helpful

I cannot say enough about this meditation CD. Bodhipaksa has the most soothing voice. I have listened to the Development of Lovingkindness meditation many times and each time I get more out of it. I bought this CD to help me deal with anxiety and panic attacks and it really works. I settle into a comfortable chair and let his voice drop over me and the worries and fears seam to fade away. He guides me to remember that that I can also have a more gentle inner voice that is not filled with anxiety. Highly Recommended!


A good guide to traditonal Buddhist meditation   December 23, 2005
S. WADE (New Hampshire)
43 out of 43 found this review helpful

First, let me comment on some of the poor reviews. If you are looking for soothing new age/classical music to meditate to, this CD is not for you. A matter of fact, it has no music! Most Buddhist meditations may have some chanting, but generally do not have an orchestra in the shrine room!

Second, if you want something to sleep to, I do not know why you would be buying a CD with "awareness" in the title! It difficult being aware when we are "awake" much less asleep ! Try chamomile tea...it helps me sleep very well!

Finally, meditation is not always relaxing. At times it can bring up issues we may find unpleasant. However, it can be a helpful tool in learning about ourselves and our inner most workings. Meditation can be a lot of work ! However, I find that this CD and the speakers calm voice help guide me through my difficult meditations when I was significantly distracted.

If you are looking a a pragmatic meditation CD that is based in traditional Buddhist meditation practices, like mindfulness and Metta Bhavna (loving kindness), and will help you learn and guide you through them, then I recommend this one.