Jewish Meditation: A Practical Guide

Students of mediation are usually surprised to discover that a Jewish mediation tradition exists and that it was an authentic and integral part of mainstream Judaism until the eighteenth century. Jewish Meditation is a step-by-step introduction to meditation and the Jewish practice of meditation in particular. This practical guide covers such topics as mantra meditation, contemplation, and visualization within a Jewish context. It shows us how to use meditative techniques to enhance prayer using the traditional liturgy--the Amidah and the Shema. Through simple exercises and clear explanations of theory, Rabbi Kaplan gives us the tools to develop our spiritual potential through an authentically Jewish meditative practice.

• | Author: Aryeh Kaplan
• | Publisher: Schocken
• | Publication Date: March 14, 1995
• | Number of Pages: 176 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0805210377
• | ISBN-13: 9780805210378