Review of The Warrior's Meditation

Chimdik Chimezi · Post by **Chimdik Chimezi** » 28 Nov 2022, 19:18

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Warrior's Meditation" by Richard L Haight.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Life is full of challenges, pressures, and chaos. If we must take control and lead our lives, there is a need to meditate, retreat, and re-evaluate the happenings around us. The Warrior's Meditation by Richard L. Haight is a book that promises to teach how to live a happy life through meditation. This book starts by saying all forms of meditation derive from either insight or purification. This book has information on relaxing the body and mind through vagal breathing. If you want to learn about the ten percent rule, the process of meditation, and how to move from the beta brain wave to the alpha phase of consciousness, then read the rest of this book.

The most interesting part of this book for me is when the author uses the Chinese word "shuhari" in explaining the stages of meditation. "Shu" translates to "obey" in English, and at this stage, the student should obey all the rules of meditation to gain the basics. In the "Ha" stage, the student is allowed to explore and question the curriculum for better understanding. The "Ri" stage is the detachment stage and entails allowing the students to perfect their way of learning, free from the constraints of the curriculum.

Though this book has a relatively small number of pages (189), it took me time to finish it because I made sure to partake in the practical meditation procedures in this book. This book did not present get-rich-quick meditation procedures. It warned that to fully grasp the benefits of meditation, one has to practice. Just like riding a bicycle, there might be times of falling, but if we don't give up, with constant practice, we will reap the benefits of meditation. We will attain a state of no-self experience.

There are no characters, plot, or setting in this book, but the author has a fluid way of writing that endeared me to this book. The author wrote this book to inform, not entertain. The editors of this book were exceptional with their editing. I don't think there is any part of this book that I dislike. Judging from the above, I am awarding this book a full rating of five out of five stars.

I recommend this book to Zen masters or teachers of meditation practice. This book has practical insights from a meditation tutor that will help them do their job better. Also, if you ever desire to learn about taking control of your life through meditation, this book is a must for you.

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Blessing Chi Peculiar · Post by **Blessing Chi Peculiar** » 19 Dec 2022, 12:39

I agree with you that Life is full of challenges, pressures, and chaos, This book, The Warrior's Meditation by Richard L has given us useful guides on how to navigate life and live a better tomorrow. I will encourage everyone to go for this book.

Favour Ozone · Post by **Favour Ozone** » 19 Dec 2022, 15:37

I'm glad that I would be able to learn some Chinese words from reading this book. Also, I like the fact that the book is life relating. I would really like to take control of my own life.

Temi Book · Post by **Temi Book** » 20 Dec 2022, 05:43

I love how life relating most of the topic in this book is. It was here I learnt that one can meditate without having to stay hours/days in a secluded place.

Glory_C · Post by **Glory_C** » 20 Dec 2022, 07:21

The warrior's meditation is a book I would love to read. I would love how to perform meditations that will bring good results. The stages of 'shuhari' sound equally interesting.