Discovering Jewish Meditation (2nd Edition)

A breakthrough 'how to meditate' guide!'Jewish meditation is a practice that can sustain you and deepen your connection to the Divine over the course of your lifetime. Seekers throughout history have practiced it and reaped its rewards, and today many people are making it a significant part of their everyday spiritual practice.'-from the IntroductionA supportive and wise guide that is an absolute must for anyone who wants to learn Jewish meditation or improve their practice-now updated and expanded. Nan Fink Gefen teaches you how to meditate on your own, and starts you on the path to a deeper connection with the Divine and to greater insight about your own life. Whatever your level of understanding, she gives you the tools and support you need to discover the transformative power of meditation. This most comprehensive introduction to a time-honored spiritual practice:Answers commonly asked questions about the nature and history of Jewish meditation, and examines how it differs from other meditative practicesShows beginners how to start their practice, including where and how to do itGives step-by-step instructions for meditations that are at the core of Jewish meditative practiceExplains the challenges and rewards of a Jewish meditative practice