At the heart of mindfulness is simplicity. And Jon Kabat-Zinn - the teacher who awakened western medicine to its powerful health benefits 32 years ago - just made it even simpler and more inviting. Mindfulness for Beginners is a new treasury of teachings and practices to inspire those new to meditation: 40 small, bright candle-flames of wisdom.

When science meets religion, the result can be explosive--or insightful. His Holiness the Dalai Lama poses many questions about secular approaches to mindfulness, the brain biology of meditation, and meditation's relationship to mental and physical health, which are then answered by the preeminent meditation scholars, academics, and researchers in each specialty.

"You can squat like a frog or lounge like a cat-but if you want to sit like a buddha easy and free, there are seven key steps for taking your seat. Sit with Me invites kids of all ages to learn meditation through lyrical verse and playful illustrations, showing how everyone is capable of sitting still, taking a breath, and letting their mind rest. The book includes step-by-step instructions to show kids the correct posture and state of mind to best...

An American Tibetan Buddhist shares stories and wisdom from American culture and Buddhist teachers that illustrate the steps in strengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind as part of accomplishing one's personal goals.

"Throughout history, people have sought the heights of human potential--to become as wise and strong, happy and loving, as any person can ever be. And now recent science is revealing how these remarkable ways of being are based on equally remarkable changes in our own nervous system, making them more attainable than ever before... Rick Henson, PhD, not only explores the new neuroscience of awakening but also offers a bold yet plausible plan for reverse-engineering...

Binh and his family take a trip to a silent meditation retreat, where he learns a lot about himself and how to manage his feelings through Buddhist teachings.