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The Attention Revolution

Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind

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The Attention Revolution

By: B. Alan Wallace PhD
Narrated by: Tom Pile
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Meditation offers, in addition to its many other benefits, a method for achieving previously inconceivable levels of concentration. Author B. Alan Wallace has nearly 30 years' practice in attention-enhancing meditation, including a retreat he performed under the guidance of the Dalai Lama. An active participant in the much-publicized dialogues between Buddhists and scientists, Alan is uniquely qualified to speak intelligently to both camps, and The Attention Revolution is the definitive presentation of his knowledge.

Beginning by pointing out the ill effects that follow from our inability to focus, Wallace moves on to explore a systematic path of meditation to deepen our capacity for deep concentration. The result is an exciting, rewarding "expedition of the mind", tracing everything from the confusion at the bottom of the trail to the extraordinary clarity and power that come with making it to the top. Along the way, the author also provides interludes and complementary practices for cultivating love, compassion, and clarity in our waking and dreaming lives.

Attention is the key that makes personal change possible, and the good news is that it can be trained. This book shows how.

©2006 B. Alan Wallace (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Buddhism Eastern Meditation Mental Health Personal Development Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality Stress Management Physical Exercise Health Compassion Yoga Attention Management
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This is not some whimsical spiritual book, but rather practical teachings based on a long history and a thoroughly investigated practice.

If your just experimenting with meditation, this might be too much, but for those looking to expand their practice, I wish you a similar experience to mine.

With over 20 years experience with meditation behind me, this book has taken me by surprise by just how much it deepened my understanding of meditation and my practice.

A great listen for experienced mediators

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Invaluable to understanding meditative benefits, why to meditate and clear, concise instruction on how to practise Shamatha Meditation.

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