Meditation is one of the most effective and proven ways to know your own essence, better understand yourself and find peace, harmony and joy.
Although even the greatest sages learn to meditate throughout their lives, if we devote a little time to meditation every day, we can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. This is also the purpose of this accessible treatise, which is a practical introduction to meditation as well as a spiritual and philosophical guide.
Matthieu Ricard presents insightfully - as his direct experience with
enables him Western and Buddhist culture, thorough knowledge of sacred texts and contact with
by spiritual masters - the universal nature of meditation, which is based on the development of good human qualities, altruistic love and compassion. It also shows how, precisely in our individualistic and materialistic society, meditation can benefit each of us by helping us discover and develop our deepest aspirations.