Maitreyabandhu is an experienced teacher and a member of the Western Buddhist Order into which he has been ordained for 18 years. He is an award-winning poet and, as well as contributing to various books and magazines, has also worked in such diverse fields as the visual arts, opera and alternative health. He currently divides his time between writing and teaching at the London Buddhist Centre in Bethnal Green where he lives and works. This is his second book.

A structured eight-week course to guide readers through simple stages to full awareness of their lives and surroundings makes this stand out from the crowd.