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Book Description  
We learn that meditation is based on trying to see what is, rather than trying to achieve a higher state. It's not a retreat from the world but builds a foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of a person's mind and behavior. 

Synopsis  
A concise handbook of Buddhist spiritual practices builds a foundation for compassion, awareness, and creativity in all aspects of a person's mind and behavior, describing the life of the Buddha and explaining what meditation is and how it works. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.