Meditation for Life, the book from Martine Batchelor has vivid full-color photographs by Stephen Batchelor. This book is well-written, informative and comprehensive-and a most beautiful meditation book.

Stephen Batchelor's evocative photography invites even the most seasoned practitioner to see with new eyes. Martine Batchelor's writing-through a mix of anecdote, humor, and practical instruction-brings to bear her considerable experience as a meditation teacher as she explains the techniques of three major Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Tibetan, and Zen). Each chapter contains a time-honored guided meditation on such themes as loving-kindness, equanimity, death-and even cooking!

Meditation for Life shows that Buddhist meditation is not just for Buddhists, but for everyone with a desire to live life more fully. No matter who you are or what your goal-whether you want to start meditating, to revitalize your practice, or to find the perfect gift to share the joys of meditation with others-this splendid book is right for you.

There are many good reasons to start meditating. Meditation can relieve stress, promote relaxation, and improve your outlook — but above all, meditation is about waking up to life, to all its choices and possibilities.

With an engaging mix of anecdote, humor, and clear instruction, Martine Batchelor shows that you don't have to be a Buddhist to benefit from meditation. She explains the life-enhancing techniques of three major Buddhist traditions, demystifying meditation and presenting it in a way that will speak to readers of any background.

Each chapter of Meditation for Life contains a time-honored guided meditation on such themes as loving — kindness, equanimity, death — and even cooking! And nearly every page presents an evocative photograph from Stephen Batchelor, inviting us to see the world around us with new eyes.

This vividly photographed book encourages us to bring creative awareness to every aspect of our lives — from making conversation to making dinner — and reveals how every situation and every moment can be an opportunity to break negative habits, foster compassion, and find joy.

Whether you want to start meditating, revitalize your practice, or share the joys of meditation with others — there is nowhere better or more beautiful to start than Meditation for Life.