{"product_id":"why-meditate-9781401926632","title":"Why Meditate?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Meditate? - A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done, and what it can achieve. In this elegant, authoritative, and entirely accessible book, he sets out to answer these questions. Although meditation is a lifelong process even for the wisest, Why Meditate? demonstrates that by practicing it on a daily basis we can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside This Meditation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brilliant short book and the accompanying audio download, Ricard talks us through the theory, spirituality, and practical aspects of meditation. He illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples, leading readers deeper into their own practice. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts, and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Ricard shows the significant benefits that meditation, based on selfless love and compassion, can bring to each of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Author Matthieu Ricard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk who had a promising career in cellular genetics before leaving France to study Buddhism in the Himalayas 37 years ago. He is a best-selling author, translator, and photographer; and an active participant in current scientific research on the effects of meditation on the brain. He lives in Nepal and dedicates much of his time to humanitarian projects in the Himalayas. Find out more at: www.matthieuricard.org\/en.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting Humanitarian Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the author's proceeds from the sale of this book go to Karuna-Shechen, a humanitarian organization that he founded to provide primary health care and education for the underserved populations of the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive meditation instruction from experienced Buddhist monk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes companion audio download for guided practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers theory, spirituality, and practical meditation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on selfless love and compassion principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible format for beginners and experienced practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor's proceeds support Himalayan humanitarian projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hay House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680868176146,"sku":"9781401926632","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8d6a6d1b-c7a6-496a-a986-112ef8748c6d.jpg?v=1733944503","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/why-meditate-9781401926632","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}