Start Here Now

A concise, jargon-free guide to learning what Buddhist meditation isand isn'twith advice on how to start a meditation practiceIf you want to meditate but have no idea where to begin, then best-selling author and Buddhist teacher Susan Piver is here to help. Her bookStart Here Nowcontainseverything you need to know in order to beginand maintainyour own meditation practice. Piver covers a variety of essential topics such as: What meditation is (and what it is not) The three most common misconceptions about meditation How to overcome obstacles that get in the way of your practice The positive effects of meditation on relationships, creativity, and difficult emotionsFrequently asked questionsPiver presents meditation as something more than the self-help technique du jourit is a path to love, joy, and courage. This book contains two self-paced meditation programs to help you start herenow!