Diamond Mind: A Psychology of Meditation

By Rob Nairn

Book Overview

Buddhism teaches that the mind is the source of 100 percent of all unhappiness: anxiety, agitation, desire, anger, grief. Through understanding how our mind works, it is possible to tame it--and to discover that happiness, wisdom, compassion, and clarity are actually inherent qualities in all of us. Much has been written of this subject, but Rob Nairn's book is the first to express the principles of Buddhist psychology in a way that is so easy to understand and enjoyable to read--while remaining remarkably accurate and complete. Each chapter includes exercises that bring the truth of the teaching home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570627630
• ISBN13: 9781570627637
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Gets to the essence

I've been meditating for a couple of years and it has unquestionably changed my perspective but I could never have put the reason for it into words. Diamond Mind presents a bright, uncluttered look at the process of meditation that not only rang true in the context of my experience but also pointed out directions for future growth. Nairn uses language borrowed from western psychology (without the jargon and psychobabble) to explain the process and the essence of the meditative experience and I found it extraordinarily powerful.

Clarifies the mental process of meditaion into laymens terms

Rob Nairn has written the handbook on how to meditate. He cuts through all the extra fill and gets to the core of the mental process. This is a simple and easy book to read. You need not have any background in psychology or eastern thought. If you ever wanted to try meditation and just can't seem to find the right book, try Diamond Mind. Even if you just want to improve your mental skills, his directions are clear and simple. What he offers us will change our lives. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wonders just exactly how do you meditate. Diamond Mind will simply and elegantly answer those questions.

What is meditation?

This is an excellent book that will help anyone who is either just beginning to meditate or has been meditating for years. It helps answer questions like "What do I meditate about?", "Why is this not working?" and "What should my goal be?". Whether one is buddhist or not this book can help you bring tranquillity to your mind, thus benefiting you and others. I thank Rob Nairn for writing such a joyful and helpful book.