Sanity and Sainthood: A Book Event with Dr. Tucker Peck and Michael Taft

Tonight Michael Taft will interview Dr. Tucker Peck about his recently published book, Sanity and Sainthood, which explores the intersection of meditation and psychotherapy. Sanity & Sainthood explores how meditation reveals our inner wounds—and how psychotherapy can help us heal what we find. The book will be available for purchase at the event — or, if you already have a copy, feel free to bring it to get signed.

Meditation can bring peace and mental stability, as described in ancient Buddhist texts. Meditation also gives us clear comprehension, which is an ability to see what's going on inside our minds. While at times this can be wonderful, for most people, this will result in periods where we notice how much pain and dysfunction exists within our own psyche. In Sanity and Sainthood, clinical psychologist and longtime meditation teacher Dr. Tucker Peck shows how to use the tools of psychotherapy to help heal the wounds that meditation reveals. This book will give you an introduction to key concepts in Theravada Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as well as an introduction to various schools of psychotherapy.

With wit and insight, Tucker has a knack for demystifying difficult subjects. In 'Sanity and Sainthood' he takes readers on an entertaining and informative exploration of the ways the dharma and psychology offer practitioners a mutually supportive environment for healing and self-discovery. –Sharon Salzberg, bestselling author of Lovingkindness and Real Life

This event will be in-person and streamed online. Books will be available onsite for purchase.

Dr. Tucker Peck is a meditation teacher, clinical psychologist, and bestselling author. He studied meditation with Sharon Salzberg and then with Upasaka Culadasa.

Tucker’s first book, Sanity and Sainthood, debuted as a #1 bestseller in 2025 on Amazon. A former professor, he is the founding director of the scholarship fund Open Dharma Foundation and co-host of the podcast Teaching Meditation. Learn more about Tucker here: meditatewithtucker.comMichael W. Taft is a meditation teacher, author, and podcaster. Michael teaches meditation courses, retreats, and individuals worldwide, and is the author of several books, including the bestselling The Mindful Geek. He is the founder and host of the Deconstructing Yourself podcast.

From Zen temples in Japan to yogi caves in India, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five years and has extensive experience in both Buddhist and Hindu Tantric practice. Michael is the co-founder of the groundbreaking Alembic center in Berkeley. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human, and was the long-time editorial director of Sounds True. Michael lives with his family in the Bay Area. Learn more about Michael here: deconstructingyourself.com

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