Highly Recommended - Beneficial and Peaceful

This was the first cd I purchased by Bodhipaksa. I currently have two and I just ordered another from Amazon. I have attempted to meditate in the past, but to no avail. This is a very listenable cd in that it's just a calming, soothing, non-irritating voice gently instructing you. Bodhipaksa gives you the opportunity to breathe and to take the time it takes to go further into a meditative state. One of the best things about this cd is that there is no music. I am an avid music-lover, but in terms of meditating I prefer just a voice with no further distractions. I highly recommend this cd. I was particularly moved by the Loving Kindness Meditation. My only wish is that there were more cds such as this. Thus far I have ordered several meditations by others but haven't been as pleased with any as I am with this cd.

The first steps on the path

I have been a buddhist for a little over a year now, since my only knowledge of the meditation process came from books, my own practice seemed to have been progressing slowly. Although books are very helpful in understanding the basic concepts of posture, purpose, and method behind numerous meditations, I know the guide of a master is needed to attain the full benefits possible through meditation. This cd has helped me reach levels of meditation i had never explored. I recommend this cd to all those who, like myself, wish to take the first steps of this journey on their own, or for those who simply wish to become centered, healthier, and full of joy . A Journey Of A Lifetime Begins With One Step

100% Pure Guided Meditation - No extraneous lectures

After reading all the great reviews on Amazon, I had to buy my own copy to find out for myself. And I am in complete agreement with everyone else as to how great this CD is. The author has a wonderfully soothing voice with an interesting British accent. Each of the three guided meditations does just that: guide the listener directly into meditation practice without a lot of explanations and stories. This is a CD that I use frequently for guided meditation.

On the other hand, I prefer Jack Kornfield's Meditation for Beginners if I were learning meditation for the first time. The guided meditations are shorter, and the lectures help to motivate the beginner and addresses some of the issues that beginners experience when practicing meditation.