Art of Meditation

Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this authoritative and inspiring book, he sets out to answer these questions. Matthieu Ricard shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He talks us through its theory, spirituality and practical aspects of deep contemplation and illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Matthieu Ricard reveals the significant benefits that meditation - based on selfless love and compassion - can bring to each of us.

• Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill
• Why Meditate: Working with Thoughts and Emotions
• Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World
• The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet
• In Search of Wisdom: A Monk, a Philosopher, and a Psychiatrist on What Matters Most
• On the Path to Enlightenment: Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan Masters
• A Plea for the Animals: The Moral, Philosophical, and Evolutionary Imperative to Treat All Beings with Compassion
• The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life
• Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Classics)
• The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology