You Are What You Seek

The Buddhist experience of realization—and beyond that, enlightenment—is not reserved for monks on distant mountaintops. It is your birthright and can become the way you view yourself and the world.

With warmth and simplicity, Don't Give Up Until You Do presents key experiences of the Buddhist path in a down-to-earth fashion. Dr. Fred Meyer shares his wholehearted approach to attaining enlightenment and offers guidance, free of religiosity, on central Buddhist insights—from the spiritual power of humor to the dangers of possessive love to the challenge of experiencing egolessness.

Full of lively personal stories and direct advice, this practical guide will show you how the mind of realization affects every part of your daily life, from washing the dishes to coping with the aging process. The joy of realization is waiting for you—the desire to understand your own true nature is the only qualification you need.