Why We Meditate
7 Simple Practices for a Calmer Mind
Daniel Goleman author Tsoknyi Rinpoche author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:29th Dec '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This practical guide combines scientific research and spiritual insights to help readers develop a positive mindset through meditation. It offers effective exercises to address mental challenges like self-doubt and negativity.
Why We Meditate offers a comprehensive exploration of meditation as a powerful tool for navigating life's challenges. In an era marked by constant digital distractions and overwhelming pressures, many individuals find themselves grappling with anxiety and negative thought patterns. This book presents meditation not only as an ancient practice but also as a scientifically validated method for achieving mental clarity and emotional stability.
The author, Daniel Goleman, renowned for his work on emotional intelligence, combines insights from neuroscience with spiritual teachings to create a practical guide for readers. The chapters delve into essential topics such as Breathing, Compassion, and Worry, providing empirically supported exercises designed to help individuals confront and overcome mental barriers. Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, the book offers accessible techniques that can foster a sense of calm and control in your life.
With its fresh perspective on meditation, Why We Meditate serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate a more positive mindset. By integrating scientific research with practical advice, Goleman encourages readers to embrace meditation as a means of self-discovery and personal growth. Ultimately, this book is a gentle reminder of the importance of mindfulness in our fast-paced world, guiding us toward achieving true inner peace.
This beautiful and inspiring book, arising from the brilliance of two great minds, contains profound yet practical advice on meditation and its power to nourish the world * Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk’s Guide to Happiness *
The one meditation tactic that will get you through the toughest times * Oprah Daily *
The perfect guide for finding true inner peace * Ruby Wax, author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled *
Practical, doable techniques for making two game-changing inner moves: getting out of your head, as well as taming your demons [...] all backed up by rigorous science * Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier *
Highly recommend * Dan Harris, bestselling author of 10% Happier *
An exciting new book that combines recent research into meditation with fresh, accessible, and profound teachings on the actual practice * Pema Chödrön, author of When Things Fall Apart *
A rare blend of genuine, far-reaching meditative wisdom and the cutting-edge neuroscience that both explains and supports it. This book is an extraordinary collaboration and a great jewel that will benefit all who read it * Joseph Goldstein, author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom *
PRAISE FOR TSOKNYI RINPOCHE - He is a powerful and eloquent link between the great yogi practitioners of old Tibet and our bewildering twenty-first century. He's completely comfortable in both. And he makes us comfortable, too. * Richard Gere *
Goleman offers hope for us all * The Times *
[Why We Meditate] shows how we can regain our innate rhythm * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Each chapter is a kind of antidote for the scepticism...read this book * New Scientist *
ISBN: 9780241527870
Dimensions: 205mm x 136mm x 18mm
Weight: 263g
224 pages