Books by Matteo Pistono

The captivating life story of renowned Buddhist activist Sulak Sivaraksa. His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama: “I believe [Sulak] and I share a conviction that if we are to solve human problems, economic and technological development must be accompanied by an inner spiritual growth. And if we succeed in fulfilling both these goals, we will surely create a happier and more peaceful world.”Matteo Pistono’s deft prose weaves together the story of Sulak Sivaraksa’s years of social-justice work and his tireless campaigns to effect change. As a seminal figure in the world of socially engaged spirituality, Sulak has given us a blueprint for peaceful, nonviolent activism in the twenty-first century. More than forty vintage photos illustrate both his life and a turbulent period in Thailand’s history. 

A practical, step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge. Learn to develop a daily meditation practice, connect the body and mind with body-scanning meditation, integrate mindfulness awareness into everyday life and come to know your mind and heart in the innermost way.

Meditation is a clear, how-to book on meditation, especially aimed at beginners, but also offering an encouraging voice for the long-time meditator looking for inspiration. Readers will learn how to develop a consistent meditation practice at home and while traveling.

A book about Tibet through the eyes of a devotee - a stranger hiding in plain sight. It discusses how a culture's rich spiritual past is slipping away against the force of a tyrannical future. It focuses on how Tibetans live today, and the tenacity of their faith in the future in spite of dire repression and abuse.