Why We Meditate

7 Simple Practices for a Calmer Mind

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Summary

'The one meditation tactic that will get you through the toughest times' Oprah Daily

Overcome negative thoughts and develop a positive mindset this January with these meditation practices proven by neuroscientific research.

In this modern digital age, many of us feel overwhelmed, panicked and short on time. The practice of meditation is an ancient and scientifically proven antidote to that frenzied feeling. Combining scientific expertise and spiritual wisdom, this is a practical guide on how it can help you feel calm and in control.

With chapters on Breathing, Compassion and Worry, it is full of empirically proven and easy-to-follow exercises that will help you tackle mental obstacles, including issues such as self-doubt and negative thought patterns. This is a fresh perspective on meditation that will uplift and soothe your mind, whether you're new to it or not.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, DANIEL GOLEMAN

'The perfect guide for finding true inner peace' Ruby Wax

Reviews

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

About the authors

Daniel Goleman

Daniel Goleman, PhD, author of five New York Times bestsellers, is best known for his paradigm-shifting book Emotional Intelligence, a global bestseller, and has a long-standing interest in meditation dating back to his two years in India as a graduate student at Harvard. His books have been translated into more than forty languages.

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Tsoknyi Rinpoche

Tsoknyi Rinpoche is one of the most beloved teachers among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist meditation masters. He has taught students worldwide for over twenty-five years and has attracted over a million students. He is the author of four books and his work has been translated into eleven languages.