This is a 24 minute, step-by-step audio instruction for mindfulness meditation presented by Andrew. This form of meditation is very accessible, non-religious and can be learned by people of all ages. Find a quiet spot to listen and he will take you through this commonsense approach to meditation which covers the essential body, breath and mind aspects of the practice. This user friendly audio instruction will give you the basic tools to begin your own meditation practice.

“Holecek is a rare author who combines enthusiasm, deep knowledge, humility, and humor. This book is easy to understand, and its down-to-earth and practical approach will help you negotiate the difficulties and distractions that arise along the path of meditation. It is a perfect book both for those new to meditation and those hoping to deepen their current practice.”
– Rose Taylor Goldfield, Author of Training the Wisdom Body: Buddhist Yogic Exercise

“Meditation grows increasingly important as we struggle to find sanity in this fast-paced, stress-fill world. Holecek clarifies the purpose of meditation, dispelling – head on – the many cultural and personal assumptions we may have about it. A personal, encouraging, intelligent and fun read!”
– Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, Author of The Power of an Open Question

“The difficulties of meditation can easily lead to feelings of frustration and inadequacy, as well as self-judgment and self-recrimination. Andrew Holecek addresses such challenges head-on, presenting a very helpful approach to meditation based on love, gentleness, and self-compassion. Reading this book is like having a friendly meditation coach who helps you through the rough spots and encourages you to work creatively with the challenges everyone encounters when embarking on this difficult but essential undertaking.”
– John Welwood, Author of Toward a Psychology of Awakening

“Finally! A book on meditation that just says it like it is. There is no religious overlay and no jargon that puts off the reader. After an introduction describing the agonizing current state of the iGeneration, Andrew Holecek shows us the many facets of meditation in an accessible format. Sentence after sentence he delves into the immediacy of what it is like to be confused and then shows us how we can find happiness and love through the practice of meditation. Meditation seems outwardly simple but the ramifications of “just sitting” are expressed in a detailed and heartfelt way. This is a book you could give anyone.”
– Irini Rockwell, Author of The Five Wisdom Energies, A Buddhist Understanding of Personalities, Emotions and Relationships and Natural Brilliance

Meditation Resources from the Book and Beyond

Helpful resources, starting with those in the book, to aid in your mediation journey. Everything from online meditation courses, meditation teaching organizations, sources of research on mediation, where to order meditation supplies, even a look at the new meditation apps.  Let us know when you find one and we’ll add it.

Meditation in the News

Explore more about Meditation! Here are links to articles around the web featuring mindfulness and meditation.  And not just from meditation or spiritual publications.  Media as diverse as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Guardian, ABC News, Business Week and many more are reporting on the many benefits of meditation in a variety of lifestyles.  Send us articles that you find of interest and we will add them to these mediation resources.

Bibliography and Recommended Reading

Here you will find the sources of inspiration I used in writing Meditation in the iGeneration (bibliography, page 183), as well as some book titles that I would highly recommend.

Andrew Holecek is a leading expert in meditation and teaches it worldwide. He has been meditating since 1974 and is a sanctioned instructor with over twenty years experience. His work has appeared in Parabola, Light of Consciousness, Utne Reader, Tricycle, Shambhala Sun, Buddhadharma, and a number of other publications. In addition to Meditation in the iGeneration, he is the author of The Power and the Pain; Transforming Spiritual Hardship into Joy, Preparing to Die; Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, and the audio learning course Dream Yoga; The Tibetan Path of Awakening Through Lucid Dreaming.

He is the co-founder of the non-profit Global Dental Relief and has traveled to developing countries for the past fifteen years to provide free care to impoverished children. Andrew is a concert level classical pianist with degrees in music and physics. He lives in Lafayette, Colorado.

Interested in Reviewing the Book?

Meditation is reaching beyond the bounds of spirituality into business, health and fitness, education, therapy, and stress management, to name a few.  If you are a journalist, producer, writer, blogger or influencer in any of these areas, we would appreciate a review of the book.  Andrew can also be available for interviews, by phone or online.  We look forward to your interest.

Thank you for stopping by. We hope that Meditation in the iGeneration will help you make meditation a part of your life. As you embark on this journey we want to be there with you. So contact us and give us your info and we will keep you informed. Additionally, visit this site often, we have tools and resources and news updates to assist you. We plan on adding online meditation courses and perhaps one-on-one instruction with leading instructors. Not to mention the second book to complement this book and aid in your learning. We will let you know!