But what is it exactly, and how does it work? Invitation to Meditation provides simple answers in a beginner-friendly format that weaves the experience of meditation directly into the reading—proving just how easy and enjoyable it can be. The artfully-designed package features a jacket embellished with gold foil and a spaciously laid-out interior with light illustrations that evoke calm and sereni
ty; while the text presents timeless wisdom that is perfectly suited to modern life. As accessible as it is deeply resonant, Invitation to Meditation is for fans of meditation and newcomers alike, and makes a meaningful gift for anyone interested in exploring the present moment. This book accomplishes so much with so little. Whether you're new to meditation and are looking for an introduction (or "invitation"), or you're an experienced practitioner who might enjoy a refreshing serving of insight, this book is for you. Cohn shares the fundamental concepts of meditation not only in clear, imminently readable language (you could easily read this to your children), he also invites the reader to experience the very insights he explains. Plenty of books contain exercises, ask the reader to set the book down and do something, but Invitation to Meditation uniquely succeeds because of the way it is presented, the form of the book itself. This is the polar opposite of some dense academic text exploring esoteric nuances (neither Buddhism nor any other particular meditation discipline are mentioned at all). Cohn writes in short, plain, expressive sentences designed to be savored and experienced in the moment. In short, Invitation to Meditation delivers, and I for one look forward to sharing this Invitation with anyone open to exploring the wonderful value of experiencing the here and now.
