Short description
Today's most notable voices in spirituality speak out about how meditation--and the process of gazing within--has inspired them to look outward to the wider world and work toward a better future.Meditation is now enjoying a renewed surge of popularity, penetrating the public consciousness as never before. What might that mean for us all? "Be the Change" examines the transformations wrought by this ancient practice through the wisdom of extraordinary luminaries, interwoven with text from award-winning authors Ed and Deb Shapiro. The words of these spiritual leaders from all disciplines and walks of life will surprise, enlighten, and inspire readers to begin their own meditation practice--and perhaps create the foundation for a new and more hopeful age. "Includes these distinguished contributors: "Joan Borysenko - Jon Kabat-Zinn - Byron Katie - Jane Fonda - HH The Karmapa - Jack Kornfield - Krishna Das - Dean Ornish - Ram Dass - Robert Thurman * Marianne Williamson - "and more"
Long description
Today's most notable voices in spirituality speak out about how meditation--and the process of gazing within--has inspired them to look outward to the wider world and work toward a better future.Meditation is now enjoying a renewed surge of popularity, penetrating the public consciousness as never before. What might that mean for us all? Be the Change examines the transformations wrought by this ancient practice through the wisdom of extraordinary luminaries, interwoven with text from award-winning authors Ed and Deb Shapiro. The words of these spiritual leaders from all disciplines and walks of life will surprise, enlighten, and inspire readers to begin their own meditation practice--and perhaps create the foundation for a new and more hopeful age. Includes these distinguished contributors: Joan Borysenko - Jon Kabat-Zinn - Byron Katie - Jane Fonda - HH The Karmapa - Jack Kornfield - Krishna Das - Dean Ornish - Ram Dass - Robert Thurman * Marianne Williamson - and more