About the author
Matteo Pistono is a writer on Tibetan Buddhism whose books combine biography, travel, and spiritual practice. Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal (Hay House) tells the story of the nineteenth-century visionary and treasure-revealer who became a teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, drawing on Tibetan sources to reconstruct a life lived under Chinese and British imperial pressure on the plateau. Meditation Made Easy: Coming to Know Your Mind (2021) turns from biography to instruction, offering a step-by-step introduction to meditation aimed at complete beginners as well as readers wanting to refresh an existing practice. Across both books Pistono writes as someone steeped in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, presenting its figures and methods to a Western general readership rather than to a specialist academic one.
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💬 What our editors say about Matteo Pistono's books
“Matteo Pistono effectively resurrects the life of Tertön Sogyal, offering a vivid account of his rigorous early training and political efforts for Tibetan peace. The narrative excels in connecting historical mysticism with modern…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal
“Pistono delivers an inspiring testament to Sivaraksa’s life, yet this is not a light read for those expecting detached metaphysics. It demands engagement with real-world political activism, which may alienate readers seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Roar: Sulak Sivaraksa and the Path of Socially Engaged Buddhism
“Matteo Pistono delivers a practical, no-nonsense manual that successfully strips away the esoteric clutter often associated with meditation. It excels in providing clear, actionable steps for befriending one’s own mind, making it…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meditation Made Easy: Coming to Know Your Mind
📋 Editions by Matteo Pistono in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal | — | Hay House | 351 | 9781401941468 |
| Roar: Sulak Sivaraksa and the Path of Socially Engaged Buddhism | 2019 | North Atlantic Books | 288 | 9781623173326 |
| Meditation Made Easy: Coming to Know Your Mind | 2021 | Hay House | 208 | 9781401968441 |
