The readings for Lesson One, from Start Here Now, are listed below. They are also provided in PDF format on the following pages:

• Chapter 1: “Benefits” (pp. 7–13)
• Chapter 2: “What Meditation Is” (pp. 14–23)
• Chapter 3: “What Meditation Is Not” (p. 24)
• Chapter 4: “Common Misconceptions” (pp. 25–30)
• Chapter 11: “On Posture” (pp. 70–77)
• Chapter 12: “Setting Up Your Space” (pp. 78–80)