A compilation of excerpts from the author's book, Coming to Our Senses, this insightful and inspiring collection provides 108 brief meditations aimed at increasing mindfulness--the practice of concentrating one's thoughts and awareness in the present moment. By promoting the development of intuition and an understanding of today's complicated world, these short, practical lessons of wisdom can lead to a profound and curative transformation, both internal and external. Una recopilación de extractos de La práctica de la atención plena del mismo autor, esta colección inspirante y perspicaz provee 108 breve meditaciones que aspiran a aumentar la atención plena--la práctica de ser amablemente consciente de todo lo que ocurre. A través de promover el desarrollo de la intuición y un entendimiento del mundo complicado actual, estas pequeñas lecciones prácticas de sabiduría pueden suscitar una profunda y curativa transformación, tanto interna como externa.

Jon Kabat-Zinn is the founder and director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, as well as the founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic. He is the author of Coming to Our Senses, Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness and Mindfulness for Beginners. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.