In this book, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. Working with neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, Mingyur Rinpoche provides clear insights into modern research indicating that systematic training in meditation can enhance activity in areas of the brain associted with happiness and compassion. He has also worked with physicists across the country to develop a fresh, scientifically based interpretation of the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality.