Charlie's review:
An incredibly concise and information-packed review of the essential essence of Vedantic philosophy. Take some time chewing on all the nuggets of wisdom in this book and it will reward you richly. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the states of consciousness that are accessible through Vedic meditation and the worldview that arises from directly experiencing them.
Charlie's review:
Harris is a provocative thinker and I often strongly disagree with things he says. He's a leader of the new-atheist movement and quite anti-spiritual. Imagine my surprise then when he wrote one of the clearest and most evenly balanced books on meditation. I especially love it because people who are turned off by patchouli incense can read this and get why meditation is worthwhile.
Charlie's review:
Science is finally catching up with what ancient traditions have always known: Meditation deeply affects the brain and consciousness in profound and powerful ways that trigger deep healing. Dr Nataraja is a serious scientist as well as a serious meditator and gives a great review of what neuroscientists have discovered about meditation.
Charlie's review:
You may recognize Dan from his work on Good Morning America or as a war corespondent covering Iraq and Afghanistan. In many ways he is the perfect representation of mainstream America. He had a wake up call when he had a panic attack in front of millions on live TV and realized that like most people in America he had unresolved issues with anxiety and stress. This is the story of how he found his way forward through meditation.