Why Meditate?

No.1 International BestsellerWhy meditate? On what? And how? In his latest book Why Meditate???"an instant bestseller inthe author's native France??"Matthieu Ricard aims to answer these very questions. As a moleculargeneticist turned Buddhist monk, Ricard brings a wholly unique perspective to the practice ofmeditation. Often referred to as ???the happiest man in the world,??? he advises us in the ways toimbue our lives with a true sense of serenity and fulfillment. In simple, clear language, Ricardwalks readers through the theories and practicalities of meditation, demonstrating its manybenefits in our modern world. He shows readers how toachieve emotional balance, enhancemindfulness, expand altruistic love, and develop a sense of inner calm; while also reducinganxiety, vulnerability to pain, and tendency toward depression and anger. This enlighteningbook conflates the spiritual with the scientific, the transcendent with the pragmatic, and theWestern world with Eastern wisdom. No matter what point of view you approach it from??"whether that of personal transformation or physical health??"meditation emerges as a prominentpart of leading a balanced life. In the accompanying 60-minute CD, Ricard explores the conceptsof freedom and self, expands on the benefits of meditation, and advises on the benefits ofcreating a regular meditative practice.