" Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind offers a wonderful guide for anyone aiming to practice mindfulness leading to wisdom and a more meaningful, happier life. Matteo's direct approach makes the book easy to read, while his thoroughness gives the reader a clear understanding of the various techniques and methods available. It's an excellent resource for anyone wishing to learn the practice of meditation or for a more experienced practitioner seeking renewed inspiration and understanding." Sharon Salzberg , author of Real Happiness and Real Love " Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is a wonderfully refreshing, well-informed, and practical guide to a rich array of meditative practices drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The practices explained here, interspersed with illuminating personal narratives, are central to Buddhism and are at the same time relevant to everyone seeking a more mindful, empathetic, meaningful way of life. I recommend it to beginners and seasoned meditators alike." B. Alan Wallace , President, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies "A clear, accessible, reliable, and inspiring guide to meditation that will prove very helpful for those who aspire to train their mind and become a better person.

" Matthieu Ricard , author of Why Meditate? and Altruism "I have long been searching for a clear, compassionate guide to meditation that I can recommend to people from all walks of life. Matteo Pistono's Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is the clearest and most insightful guide anybody could wish for, whether beginner or seasoned practitioner. While grounded in the Buddhist tradition, Meditation is a real treasure for anybody who seeks to explore this ancient wisdom practice in a modern setting. A brilliant beacon of light on the path to mindfulness!" Michaela Haas , Phd, author of Dakini Power and Bouncing Forward.