The gift of meditation -- Mindfulness-based stillness meditation. Introducing mindfulness-based stillness meditation -- Preparation. Establishing comfort and ease -- Relaxation. Learning to relax ; Progressive muscle relaxation -- Mindfulness. Mindfulness of breath ; Habits of thinking and awareness ; Mindfulness of body ; Knowing your body ; Mindfulness of emotions ; Connecting with feelings -- Stillness. Mindfulness of thoughts and stillness ; Stillness and the nature of mind ; The complete mindfulness-based stillness meditation technique -- Other applications. Meditation and mind-body medicine ; Meditation for transforming pain ; Meditation, imagery, and affirmations ; Meditation using intention : forgiveness, gratitude, and loving kindness ; Meditation using inquiry-contemplation ; Meditation and the spiritual path -- Integration -- Appendix. Definitions of meditation.
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