A guide to deepening our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world through meditation and a new reading of traditional Jewish texts. Rabbi Alan Lew is the founder of the country's first meditation center connected to a synagogue. For the past 10 years, he has been teaching his congregation how two ancient traditions-classical Jewish writings and Zen meditation-can shed light on each other in electrifying ways.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Amazing the authour can be so ignorant in Jewish Meditation:
... to the extent he declares it non-existent and tries to inject in the buddhist practices... If you interested in genuine Jewish Meditation,
check out "Jewish Meditation: A Practical Guide Jewish Meditation: A Practical Guide or The Art of Amazement by Alexander SeinfeldThe Art of Amazement.
Be Still and Get Going: A Jewish Meditation Practice for Real Life:
Very thought-provoking! Good specifics on how to accomplish a positive meditation regimen and what results/benefits to expect. An easy read; not overly technical.
A bit ahead of it's time:
Houston Smith and Philip Novak describe Siddharta Gautama, the first Buddha, in their book about Buddhism. "Perhaps the most striking thing about him was his combination of a cool head and a warm heart, a combination that shielded him from sentimentality on one hand, and indifference , on the other... Every problem that came in his way, was subjected to cool, dispassionate analysis. He was a master of dialogue and dialectic, and calmly confident. The remarkable fact was the way this objective critical... more info
A Beautiful Book to Savour:
Alan Lew once again offers us a book full of wisdom, combining his years of experience as a Rabbi and as a student of meditation. He communicates his deep insights regarding the Bible, the Talmud, and life in general in everyday language. His chapter on the meaning of suffering is a jewel. This book has enriched my connection with traditional Jewish teaching, while at the same time inspiring me to continue with my meditation practice. I recommend this book with all my heart.
