Since its initial publication nearly 50 years ago, this simple yet powerful guide has helped more than a million readers reap the profound and limitless rewards of meditation in a world that has only grown more distracting and hectic. Outlining a realistic and no-nonsense approach that will enable you to bring meditation effortlessly into your life, no matter how thinly stretched you are, Lawrence LeShan offers inspiration and practical instruction for anyone seeking inner peace, relief from stress, and increased self-knowledge.

"This is one of the most sensible books on the subject…. LeShan's wide experience and sound scholarship are evident in each helpful chapter."—Library Journal