The Art of Meditation is short book written in very simple language. Ricard explains how meditation can benefit our lives, what to meditate on, and he gives plenty of tips and sample meditation practices. I found the section on "deep insight" particularly useful.

Presented in a generous and helpful way. It is a very good way to realize the potential for transformation that resides within. Matthieu Ricard took his experience and focus on sharing what he knows and created a book that is a very clear and insightful starting guide. The way he constructed this guide made it, from the start, a good structure and meditation inspiration, with thoughts and teachings from the great masters. This can become the guide for the first weeks of getting into mindfullness based meditation, or getting to know more about the subject, or just getting to understand the reasons for seeking something like meditation. And it is so full of precious teachings and inspiration that it can be nearby for the coming years, and keep you good company. If you already know who Matthieu Ricard is, then you know why this is one of the best practical introductions to the theme you can get. And done as a generous act for those who want to alleviate their suffering and the suffering of others.

This is a great doorway into the transformative practice of meditation for anyone with the slightest of interest.
Free of the bells and whistles of a traditional approach Matthieu Richard lays out in a clear accessible and, I would say alluring way,the how’s and whys of meditation.

Great little meditation manual, full of different meditations, very useful and inspirational. A book to lie forever on one's bedside table (or in the meditation room).

Very informative and useful book, written in an easy to read style that discusses the art of meditation. Glad to have this one on my shelf.