«PRAISE FOR TSOKNYI RINPOCHE - He is a powerful and eloquent link between the great yogi practitioners of old Tibet and our bewildering twenty-first century. He's completely comfortable in both. And he makes us comfortable, too.»

Richard Gere

«Goleman offers hope for us all»

The Times

«[Why We Meditate] shows how we can regain our innate rhythm»

Sainsbury's Magazine

«Each chapter is a kind of antidote for the scepticism...read this book»

New Scientist

«This beautiful and inspiring book, arising from the brilliance of two great minds, contains profound yet practical advice on meditation and its power to nourish the world»

Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk’s Guide to Happiness

«The one meditation tactic that will get you through the toughest times»

Oprah Daily

«The perfect guide for finding true inner peace»

Ruby Wax, author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled

«Practical, doable techniques for making two game-changing inner moves: getting out of your head, as well as taming your demons [...] all backed up by rigorous science»

Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier

«Highly recommend»

Dan Harris, bestselling author of 10% Happier

«An exciting new book that combines recent research into meditation with fresh, accessible, and profound teachings on the actual practice»

Pema Chödrön, author of When Things Fall Apart

«A rare blend of genuine, far-reaching meditative wisdom and the cutting-edge neuroscience that both explains and supports it. This book is an extraordinary collaboration and a great jewel that will benefit all who read it»

Joseph Goldstein, author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom