{"id":758,"date":"2026-01-07T16:48:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualbooks.com.br\/blog\/?p=758"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:48:33","slug":"podcast-the-meditative-mind-daniel-goleman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualbooks.com.br\/blog\/2026\/01\/07\/podcast-the-meditative-mind-daniel-goleman\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: THE MEDITATIVE MIND, Daniel Goleman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The book \u201cTHE MEDITATIVE MIND\u201d, by Daniel Goleman, delves into the world of meditation, revealing its therapeutic potential for physical and mental health. Based on his personal experience and scientific research, the author reveals how meditative practice can be an ally in combating hypertension, stress and heart disease, in addition to strengthening the immune system. The book explores various meditation techniques, from focusing on breathing and body relaxation to mindfulness of thoughts and walking meditation. Goleman also addresses the use of mantras and the practice of conscious eating, offering a range of options for different types of practitioners. One of the contributions of the book is the analysis of the relationship between meditation and psychotherapy. The author suggests that meditation can complement traditional therapeutic approaches, enhancing self-awareness and managing suffering. \u201cTHE MEDITATIVE MIND: The Varieties of Meditative Experience,\u201d another work by Goleman, broadens the panorama by presenting a comprehensive view of the various meditative traditions, including Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Jewish, and Christian practices. The author explores transcendental, tantric, kundalini, Tibetan Buddhist, and Zen meditation, among others, offering a complete guide for beginners and experienced practitioners. With his background as a psychologist and science journalist, and his deep immersion in psychological systems and meditative practices in India and Sri Lanka, Daniel Goleman delivers works that have established themselves as references in the study of meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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