Stephan Bodian

Stephan Bodian is a pioneer in the integration of Eastern wisdom and Western psychology. His books include "Meditation for Dummies"; "Wake Up Now: A Guide to the Journey of Spiritual Awakening": and the new book "Beyond Mindfulness: The Direct Approach to Lasting Peace, Happiness, and Love." Stephan graduated from Columbia University and did graduate work at Stanford, then spent 10 years as a Buddhist monk and another decade studying with a master of Indian non dualism. He leads workshops and retreats on the "direct approach" to spiritual realization and offers counseling and mentoring to people worldwide.