A fascinating and practical guide by two New York Times bestselling authors, supported by cutting-edge scientific research. Based on groundbreaking studies, friends and Harvard collaborators Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson expertly reveal what we can learn from a unique pool of data that includes world-class meditators. They share remarkable insights for the first time, showing how meditation – without drugs or high costs – can foster qualities like selflessness, serenity, love, and compassion, and reshape our neural networks. The Science of Meditation demonstrates how two master thinkers work and explains precisely how training the mind benefits us. More than just daily doses or mere hours, we need intelligent practice, including crucial elements like targeted feedback from a master teacher and a broader worldview. These two bestselling authors dispel misconceptions.