A classic introduction to Buddhistic meditations and one of the influential books in the burgeoning field of mindfulness.

Contents: Meditation: Why Bother?  What Meditation Isn't;  What Meditation Is;  Attitude;  The Practice;  What to Do with Your Body;  What to Do with Your Mind;  Structuring Your Meditation;  Set-up Exercises;  Dealing with Problems;  Dealing with Distractions - I;  Dealing with Distractions - II;  Mindfulness ('Sati');  Mindfulness versus Concentration;  Meditation in Everyday Life;  What's in it for You.