The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness

The Mind Illuminated is a uniquely comprehensive guide to meditation for a Western audience. It combines the age-old wisdom teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience, providing meditators with step-by-step guidance for every stage of the path - from your very first sit all the way to mastery of the deepest states of peace and insight. The book also includes illustrations and charts to help you through each stage of the process, offering tools that work for all types of meditation practices. This is the clear, friendly, and in-depth meditation manual people have been waiting for.