Mindfulness A to Z: 108 Insights for Awakening Now

by Arnie Kozak

Overview

A sweeping field guide to the practice of mindfulness.

From Acceptance to Zafu, Mindfulness A to Z offers a wealth of inspirational advice and practical instruction on how to bring mindfulness fully into your life. In each entry, Dr. Kozak combines his personal insights and expert guidance on all aspects of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness A to Z presents a multifaceted look at living mindfully in our hectic world, whether dealing with internal conflict, such as fear of missing out, technical problems, such as how to meditate comfortably, or everyday joys such as finding your smile.
Whether you devour the whole book in one sitting, or read an entry a day, Mindfulness A to Z will be a great resource for building better practices in your daily life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614290575
Publisher:	Wisdom Publications MA
Publication date:	09/22/2015
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Arnie Kozak, PhD is a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, psychotherapist, and workshop facilitator. He is the author of several books including Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness. Kozak lives in Burlington, VT.

Editorial Reviews

08/31/2015
These brief explorations are "intended to inspire the integration of mindfulness into the fabric of daily life," writes Kozak (The Awakened Introvert), a psychotherapist and meditation teacher. While grounding his reflections in classic Buddhist concepts, he emphasizes the secular aspects of using mindfulness to reduce suffering, improve well-being, and foster a more "awakened life." Kozak uses personal examples to demonstrate how these techniques can help with everyday problems and encourages the practice of insight meditation (vipassana). "Developing mindfulness helps us to clearly see that we construct much of our experience of the world and ourselves," he writes. Topics range from the expected (aversion, compassion, fear, nirvana, sangha) to the more offbeat (smiles, landscapes, the grasping mind, fear of missing out, Xanax). Kozak is particularly interested in the storytelling capacity of mind, the nonexistence of the self, and biological reasons for the ways the mind can cause suffering. Many easy practices are included. Kozak's somewhat pedestrian writing and examples position the book in the middle tier of offerings on this popular topic. However, this earnest "field manual" of mindfulness provides sound, often astute guidance for those seeking an entrée to the subject. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

You don't 'read' Mindfulness A to Z. Rather you go on a series of intimate journeys with author Arnie Kozak, and explore the facets of heart and awareness that can free your spirit. Through personal revelation, Buddhist teachings, western science and his own deep wisdom, Arnie offers us a banquet to savor!

Tara Brach

I have been keeping this book close to where I sit. It is like a healthy bite-size snack, fun and nourishing

Rev. Taihaku Priest

Mindfulness A to Z is a marvelous book: light in tone but deep in meaning, and thoroughly human yet transcendent. Dr. Kozak gives companionship on the Buddhist path and offers welcome guidance for anyone seeking a saner, healthier and more wholesome life.

Deborah Schoeberlein David

This is a highly personal book on Mindfulness and therefore quite refreshing and real. The stories and anecdotes told by Kozak give you the feel of sitting down with him in person and being inspired by his narratives. It is to be hoped that among the voluminous literature on mindfulness practice currently available, this book will stand out in expanding the reader's understanding of the practice in more nuanced ways and connect to the classical tradition."

Mu Soeng

Mindfulness A to Z has it all! It refeshingly reminds us that mindfulness is NOT just bare attention to the present moment. Kozak emphasizes what the contemporary mindfulness movement often ignores: mindfulness is ethical!

Frank Jude Boccio