The Tao of Mindfulness - Paperback

by Andrew Townsend (Author)

The Tao of Mindfulness explores the practice of mindfulness from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Although fresh and contemporary in his approach, the author has remained true to the roots of this ancient practice by explaining the foundations and principles of mindfulness practice as they pertain to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The book includes detailed discussions on topics ranging from mindfulness, meditation, contemplation, revelations from the Vedas regarding clinging and attachment, Buddhist teachings (or dharma) on pain, suffering, and impermanence, the Taoist approach to living in accordance with natural law, as well as instruction how to be mindful of one's thoughts, desires, speech, actions, consumption, and livelihood.

Author Biography

Andrew Townsend is a retired college professor and is the author of seven previous books. He is a life-long meditator and began his practice of meditation in 1969 when he was initiated into Transcendental Meditation. In 1972, Mr. Townsend was initiated by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as a TM teacher. Over the ensuing years, Mr. Townsend has studied Buddhist vipassana meditation and Taoist inner neigong spiritual cultivation. For the past quarter century, Mr. Townsend has combined his silent meditation with the practice of moving meditation in the form of Tai Chi and Qigong. Mr. Townsend is a designated Tai Chi Master and is a disciple of Grandmaster Jesse Tsao, an internationally renowned authority on Tai Chi and Qigong. In this capacity, he has authored two books on the principles and practice of Tai Chi and Qiqong. Mr. Townsend lives in Ormond-by-the-Sea with his wife, Deyanire, where he teaches meditation, Tai Chi, and Qigong.