Why We MeditateWhy We Meditate

"We all experience negative emotions from time to time. But in a world with as much frenzy and pressure as ours, it's easy for these emotions to become overwhelming and destructive. Moreover, they make it hard to stay grounded, be present, and remain connected to our minds, our feelings, our bodies, and each other in a healthy way. There's only so much we can do to eradicate the chaos and hardships that wash over us, but we can work on the state of mind with which we face them. As proven by time and science, the key to the nurturing and strengthening of our inner selves lies in the practice of meditation. Whether you're an experienced meditator, new to the practice, or even a meditation skeptic, it's time you embark on a journey to understand and embrace meditation as you never have before. By blending Eastern tradition with Western science, acclaimed psychologist Daniel Goleman and renowned Tibetan meditation teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche share their experiences and the research to help you revolutionize your mental, emotional, and physical health and your relationship with yourself and others. With accessible and eye-opening advice based on Tibetan tradition and groundbreaking neuroscience, this guidebook empowers you to break free from negative patterns of thought and behavior and radically embody your very being"--Provided by publisher.