New York Times bestselling book now in its second edition with new exercises, journal prompts, science and guided meditations.
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10th Anniversary Edition released December 2019, in paperback & ebook. Originally released in 2010 in paperback, ebook &audiobook.
The Book
From Sharon Salzberg, a pioneer in the field of meditation and world-renowned teacher acclaimed for her down-to-earth style, “Real Happiness” is a complete guide to starting and maintaining a meditation practice. Beginning with the simplest breathing and sitting techniques, and based on three key skills—concentration, mindfulness, and lovingkindness—it’s a practice anyone can do and that can transform our lives by bringing us greater resiliency, creativity, peace, clarity, and balance.
This updated 10th anniversary edition includes exercises, journal prompts, and ten guided meditations available for download online and through scannable QR codes.
What Folks Say
"Ms. Salzberg, a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, has been instrumental in popularizing mindfulness in the United States.... "Real Happiness," her 2009 title, has been popular for years, in large part because it’s full of real-world examples that help illustrate the principles behind mindfulness."—New York Times
“An inviting gateway to the interior territory of profound well-being and wisdom.”—Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are