What is true happiness? How do we overcome life's difficulties? Can meditation help in today's world?

Meditation isn't about attaining a state of calm, or emptying your head, or applying certain techniques. It's about being more present, and learning to see things as they are - and this is something all of us can do! This illuminating book takes the reader on a true journey of discovery, revealing how the story of the Buddha reflects our own lives, and offering meditations to guide us in the everyday situations we face. Stunning illustrations - specially chosen to embody the meanings of the meditations - accompany the straightforward and enlightening text, with words of wisdom and inspirational quotations included throughout. Awaken the Buddha within you and discover how the Buddha's teachings can guide your life today.

Foreword by: Jack Kornfield