www.lebenslust.at (translated from the German)

Count Dracula no longer lives in Transylvania. When we look in our mirror in the morning we sometimes look just as pale! Time to look for something from which we can drain some happiness? But can we find happiness in this way? According to Buddhist teacher Jinananda happiness is to be found by dealing with the circumstances in which we find ourselves rather than seeking out things and experiences that we think will satisfy us. Meditation helps us to move towards a happier state of mind no matter where we find ourselves. In Meditating Jinananda introduces us to Buddhist meditation. We begin with finding an appropriate space in which to meditate. In the second part of the book he explains mindfulness and gives instructions for its accomplishment and maintenance. Part Three looks into the development and practice of loving kindness, and Part Four discusses how to deal with the mental hindrances that can obstruct our meditation practice. The book concludes with an encouraging section on how to deepen one's meditation and a brief introduction to Insight meditation. A compact introduction to Buddhist meditation free of cliches and of value to all urban vampires.