Explores the benefits of meditation, explaining how it can help people change their understanding of themselves and the world by incorporating meditative practices into their daily lives. Includes a CD with meditation exercises.

Why meditate?A lucid assessment -- What to meditate on. Training the mind -- How to meditate. Preliminary instructions -- Turning the mind toward meditation -- Mindfulness meditation -- Inner calm -- Meditations on altruistic love -- A sublime exchange -- Soothing physical pain -- Deeper insight -- Dedicating the fruits of our efforts -- Bringing meditation and everyday life together.