Ram Dass is the real deal. He's been on "the Path" a long time and is a man of integrity. His books ring with Truth. Treat your self and immerse your self in this good book.

If you are a point in your life where you've had more than a fleeting thought regarding "there being something more", this book is certainly a fantastic place for beginning your journey to self-discovery. A friendly invitation and beginner's guide to meditation--of various forms, from various traditions, Eastern and Western--with suggestions for picking a form suited to you, and helpful advice for the times when you get lost or stuck. Sprinkled with quotes from all sorts of wise people and cute little drawings of a meditator . Includes an extensive directory of groups offering meditation instruction, plus a good list of suggestions for further reading. This book provides direction and guidance in meditation of all kinds and provides some of the best quotes concerning the subject of enlightenment. This book seduces the reader into practicing what many find to be daunting or intimidating. This book introduces you to the many ways of meditation. It is rigorously non-sectarian -- or perhaps one should say that it demonstrates the universality of meditation and spiritual quests in general among all religious cultures. It offers a broad variety of methods, and introduces ancient quotes from the world over providing very human insights into the benefits, difficulties, and pitfalls of meditation. This is an enjoyable read for beginner and expert alike.