Still Together: Connection Through Meditation

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Still Togetherexplores of the ways we feel detached from our lives, goals and relationships, and teaches us how we can begin to reclaim ourselves through mindfulness and meditation.

While technology promises us constant connection, the sad reality is that we feel more disconnected than ever before. Expert teacher Manoj Dias takes us step-by-step through the core teachings of Buddhist meditation and shows how to apply this ancient wisdom to modern life. He provides the tools to help develop your own practice at home using mindfulness exercises and meditations, and shows us why cultivating wisdom is so important.

Still Togetherwill teach you how to apply these learning's to your life, enriching you with a deeper sense of connection to both yourself and the world around you.

Including beautiful illustrations by french design duo Sacree Frangine (@sacree_frangine).

Still Togetheris the exact medicine that we need in these times of great change. Whoever takes this book to heart will experience a profound transformation. Yung Pueblo, author of Inward

Reviews

"Every generation sees a new leader emerge to convey a timeless message. Manoj is
that teacher for our time, hip but humble, wise but accessible, firm but loving. The perennial message he shares is simple-presence is the single most vital aspect of life. This book is your go to guide to cultivating presence and compassion for ourselves and others at a critical juncture in history, when this precious resource is threatened by distraction and disconnection. Still Together applies an ancient balm to a contemporary wound."
- Dr. Miles Neale, Buddhist psychotherapist and author of Gradual Awakening,

"If you are alive today, you know the pain of disconnection - we have all experienced it at some point or another (maybe five minutes ago). In Still Together, Manoj Dias offers a heartfelt, clear and powerful guide for cultivating a life of awareness, meaning and connection. Manoj is an expert teacher of mindfulness and here he leads the reader step-by-step through the core teachings of Buddhist meditation. He does so with vulnerability, humour, grace and deep wisdom and compassion without ever shying away from the challenging realities of our time. Still Together offers fresh, brave and fierce guidance and we will all find more connection and fulfilment by reading this book.
- Sebene Selassie, author You Belong: A Call for Connection,

"Manoj Dias is a leader amongst the new generation of serious meditators that will carry the torch of the Buddha's teachings into the future. What's special about Manoj is the depth of his practice, it is clearly reflected in the way he lives his life and the way he effectively teaches people how to reclaim their power by walking the path of liberation. Still Together is the exact medicine that we need in these times of great change, whoever takes this book to heart will experience a profound transformation."
- Yung Pueblo, author of Inward,

"One of the clearest books on meditation and our growing need for connection that I have ever come into contact with. Manoj Dias provides us with a way in that we can all understand, amidst the ever-changing and unpredictable landscape of this planet. This was like freshwater, a joy, a needed breath."
- Yrsa Daley-Ward, author of Bone,

"One of the kindest and most accessible meditation teachers out there, Manoj Dias has written the book for the world we live in. Full of Buddhist wisdom, hope, and humour, this book will cheer you up and open your heart."
- Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks Into a Bar,

Author Bio

Since first being introduced to the magic of meditation decades ago and embarking on his own journey to become a teacher, Manoj Dias has helped thousands of people to embrace stillness of mind and body, enabling them to live fearlessly on the path to a happier and more meaningful life.His teaching and practice is informed by Buddhist philosophy, psychology and social justice principles, with an emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion in the wellness space.

After training under renowned teachers Dr Miles Neale, Channa Dassanayaka and Joe Loizzo, Manoj has based himself between the US and Australia for the past five years, teaching meditation and mindfulness across both continents.

In 2015 he founded A-SPACE, Australias first drop-in meditation studio, in Melbourne, and in 2020 he became the co-founder of Open, a California-based wellness platform incorporating meditation, movement, music, sound healing and breathwork. He is also the co-founder of the Australian/New Zealand arm of EVRYMAN, a mens emotional intelligence movement; Australias first global ambassador for international wellness apparel company Lululemon; and is among the most sought-after teachers and public speakers in the world.

Manoj's proudest achievement of all is his daughter, Taylah.