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Sit Like a Buddha
by Lodro Rinzler • 2014
Start meditating in ten minutes a day: why eleven days changes everything.
4.14
794
Sit Like a Buddha Summary
Sit Like a Buddha 91%
Start meditating in ten minutes a day: why eleven days changes everything.
by Lodro Rinzler 2014
4.14
794 ratings
Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom
by Yogani • 2005
A mantra practice that develops inner silence and a witnessing awareness unshaken by daily life.
4.20
518
Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom Summary
Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom 91%
A mantra practice that develops inner silence and a witnessing awareness unshaken by daily life.
by Yogani 2005
4.20
518 ratings
Meditation
by Brian L. Weiss • 2002
How twenty minutes of silence a day unlocks healing, intuition, and the self beyond thought.
4.01
892
Meditation Summary
Meditation 91%
How twenty minutes of silence a day unlocks healing, intuition, and the self beyond thought.
by Brian L. Weiss 2002
4.01
892 ratings
Hurry Up and Meditate
by David Michie • 2008
Five minutes. No prescription. Brain-scan proof. The stress reset hiding in plain sight.
3.73
852
Hurry Up and Meditate Summary
Hurry Up and Meditate 91%
Five minutes. No prescription. Brain-scan proof. The stress reset hiding in plain sight.
by David Michie 2008
3.73
852 ratings
Mindfulness in Plain English
by Henepola Gunaratana • 1992
Learn to meditate without the fluff: a straightforward path to seeing your mind clearly.
4.16
19k+
Mindfulness in Plain English Summary
Mindfulness in Plain English 91%
Learn to meditate without the fluff: a straightforward path to seeing your mind clearly.
by Henepola Gunaratana 1992
4.16
19k+ ratings
Meditation for Dummies
by Stephan Bodian • 1999
Meditation demystified: what works, why your mind wanders, and why five minutes is enough.
3.77
1k+
Meditation for Dummies Summary
Meditation for Dummies 91%
Meditation demystified: what works, why your mind wanders, and why five minutes is enough.
by Stephan Bodian 1999
3.77
1k+ ratings
When Nothing Works Try Doing Nothing
by Frank J. Kinslow • 2014
The self-help industry runs on effort. Here is why trying harder is exactly what keeps you stuck.
4.17
35
When Nothing Works Try Doing Nothing Summary
When Nothing Works Try Doing Nothing 91%
The self-help industry runs on effort. Here is why trying harder is exactly what keeps you stuck.
by Frank J. Kinslow 2014
4.17
35 ratings
Meditation for Beginners
by Jack Kornfield • 1998
Learn to sit, walk, eat, and live with full attention: a beginner's path to meditation.
4.11
3k+
Meditation for Beginners Summary
Meditation for Beginners 91%
Learn to sit, walk, eat, and live with full attention: a beginner's path to meditation.
by Jack Kornfield 1998
4.11
3k+ ratings
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
by Dan Harris • 2017
No clearing your mind, no hour-long sits: how one daily minute rewires the skeptical brain.
3.84
11k+
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics Summary
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics 91%
No clearing your mind, no hour-long sits: how one daily minute rewires the skeptical brain.
by Dan Harris 2017
3.84
11k+ ratings
Practicing Mindfulness
by Matthew Sockolov • 2018
Stress is your mind living somewhere else. 75 meditations, minutes each, that bring it back.
4.12
975
Practicing Mindfulness Summary
Practicing Mindfulness 91%
Stress is your mind living somewhere else. 75 meditations, minutes each, that bring it back.
by Matthew Sockolov 2018
4.12
975 ratings
The Blooming of a Lotus
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2022
A voice on the cushion guiding you through breath, body, pain, and peace.
4.27
503
The Blooming of a Lotus Summary
The Blooming of a Lotus 91%
A voice on the cushion guiding you through breath, body, pain, and peace.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2022
4.27
503 ratings
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
by Joseph Goldstein • 1987
How to watch your mind so closely that the illusion of a permanent self falls apart.
4.27
2k+
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom Summary
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom 91%
How to watch your mind so closely that the illusion of a permanent self falls apart.
by Joseph Goldstein 1987
4.27
2k+ ratings
Zen Guitar
by Philip Toshio Sudo • 1997
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
4.03
3k+
Zen Guitar Summary
Zen Guitar 91%
Your guitar is a dojo: Zen wisdom that transforms practice into a spiritual discipline.
by Philip Toshio Sudo 1997
4.03
3k+ ratings
Still the Mind
by Alan W. Watts • 2000
Meditation cannot be performed by the self that wants it; that self is what meditation quiets.
4.04
3k+
Still the Mind Summary
Still the Mind 91%
Meditation cannot be performed by the self that wants it; that self is what meditation quiets.
by Alan W. Watts 2000
4.04
3k+ ratings
How to Walk
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2013
Walking is the meditation you're already doing. Here's how to actually arrive.
4.16
3k+
How to Walk Summary
How to Walk 91%
Walking is the meditation you're already doing. Here's how to actually arrive.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2013
4.16
3k+ ratings
The Miracle of Mindfulness
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1975
A Zen monk's lesson: the dishwasher is a meditation hall; your breath is the only tool.
4.19
40k+
The Miracle of Mindfulness Summary
The Miracle of Mindfulness 90%
A Zen monk's lesson: the dishwasher is a meditation hall; your breath is the only tool.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1975
4.19
40k+ ratings
Mindfulness on the Go
by Jan Chozen Bays • 2014
Think you're too busy to meditate? Everyday moments can become meditation in under a minute.
4.2
362
Mindfulness on the Go Summary
Mindfulness on the Go 90%
Think you're too busy to meditate? Everyday moments can become meditation in under a minute.
by Jan Chozen Bays 2014
4.2
362 ratings
Mindfulness
by Joseph Goldstein • 2013
The Buddha's own meditation manual: a step-by-step path to lasting freedom from suffering.
4.38
2k+
Mindfulness Summary
Mindfulness 90%
The Buddha's own meditation manual: a step-by-step path to lasting freedom from suffering.
by Joseph Goldstein 2013
4.38
2k+ ratings
How to Sit
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2014
Sitting is a practice of joy, not a break from the noise. Breath is the bridge.
4.33
4k+
How to Sit Summary
How to Sit 90%
Sitting is a practice of joy, not a break from the noise. Breath is the bridge.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2014
4.33
4k+ ratings
Guided Meditation For Mindfulness
by Positivity Protection • 2019
Meditation without the cushion: five minutes of breathing, and every chore becomes a teacher.
3.00
1
Guided Meditation For Mindfulness Summary
Guided Meditation For Mindfulness 90%
Meditation without the cushion: five minutes of breathing, and every chore becomes a teacher.
by Positivity Protection 2019
3.00
1 ratings
Breath by Breath
by Larry Rosenberg • 1998
Breath as teacher: a guide to the meditation that builds clarity, steadiness, and real freedom.
4.35
975
Breath by Breath Summary
Breath by Breath 90%
Breath as teacher: a guide to the meditation that builds clarity, steadiness, and real freedom.
by Larry Rosenberg 1998
4.35
975 ratings
Real Happiness
by Sharon Salzberg • 2011
Meditation stripped of mysticism: three trainable skills, one breath, and a 28-day start.
3.99
7k+
Real Happiness Summary
Real Happiness 90%
Meditation stripped of mysticism: three trainable skills, one breath, and a 28-day start.
by Sharon Salzberg 2011
3.99
7k+ ratings
Seven Masters, One Path
by John Selby • 2003
Seven teachers, five traditions, and the meditation practice they all shared. No theology needed.
4.03
188
Seven Masters, One Path Summary
Seven Masters, One Path 90%
Seven teachers, five traditions, and the meditation practice they all shared. No theology needed.
by John Selby 2003
4.03
188 ratings
Silence
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2015
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
4.28
9k+
Silence Summary
Silence 90%
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2015
4.28
9k+ ratings
KUNDALINI AWAKENING & PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT
by Dharma Self • 2020
Breathwork, chakras, and meditation to calm anxiety, sharpen intuition, and wake dormant energy.
4.22
9
KUNDALINI AWAKENING & PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT Summary
KUNDALINI AWAKENING & PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT 90%
Breathwork, chakras, and meditation to calm anxiety, sharpen intuition, and wake dormant energy.
by Dharma Self 2020
4.22
9 ratings
How to Meditate
by Pema Chödrön • 2013
Stop trying to clear your thoughts. The real practice is learning to sit with everything.
4.19
5k+
How to Meditate Summary
How to Meditate 90%
Stop trying to clear your thoughts. The real practice is learning to sit with everything.
by Pema Chödrön 2013
4.19
5k+ ratings
Guided Meditation For Beginners
by Positivity Protection • 2019
A guided meditation for beginners that lowers stress, builds mental clarity, and instills optimism.
3.00
1
Guided Meditation For Beginners Summary
Guided Meditation For Beginners 90%
A guided meditation for beginners that lowers stress, builds mental clarity, and instills optimism.
by Positivity Protection 2019
3.00
1 ratings
Journey to the Heart
by Melody Beattie • 1996
Daily meditations that quiet the mind, amplify the heart's whisper, and teach you to let go.
4.55
4k+
Journey to the Heart Summary
Journey to the Heart 90%
Daily meditations that quiet the mind, amplify the heart's whisper, and teach you to let go.
by Melody Beattie 1996
4.55
4k+ ratings
The Way of Effortless Mindfulness
by Loch Kelly • 2019
Awareness requires no training, only uncovering: ten-second glimpses into the clarity already here.
3.93
336
The Way of Effortless Mindfulness Summary
The Way of Effortless Mindfulness 90%
Awareness requires no training, only uncovering: ten-second glimpses into the clarity already here.
by Loch Kelly 2019
3.93
336 ratings
Focused and Fearless
by Shaila Catherine • 2008
The absorption states known as jhana are trainable, and they change what meditation can deliver.
4.14
278
Focused and Fearless Summary
Focused and Fearless 90%
The absorption states known as jhana are trainable, and they change what meditation can deliver.
by Shaila Catherine 2008
4.14
278 ratings
Why Meditate
by Matthieu Ricard • 2008
A monk's approach to mastering emotions and uncovering the mind, no conversion required.
3.99
2k+
Why Meditate Summary
Why Meditate 90%
A monk's approach to mastering emotions and uncovering the mind, no conversion required.
by Matthieu Ricard 2008
3.99
2k+ ratings
The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness
by Andy Puddicombe • 2011
Your mind doesn't need silencing. A former monk's ten-minute method for training it toward calm.
4.03
13k+
The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness Summary
The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness 90%
Your mind doesn't need silencing. A former monk's ten-minute method for training it toward calm.
by Andy Puddicombe 2011
4.03
13k+ ratings
7 Treasures of Awakening
by Joseph Goldstein • 2014
The seven qualities that awaken the mind: a practical map from the Buddha's own psychology.
4.11
198
7 Treasures of Awakening Summary
7 Treasures of Awakening 90%
The seven qualities that awaken the mind: a practical map from the Buddha's own psychology.
by Joseph Goldstein 2014
4.11
198 ratings
Zen Keys
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1974
True Zen begins where concepts end. A master reveals why the intellect can't save you.
4.01
1k+
Zen Keys Summary
Zen Keys 90%
True Zen begins where concepts end. A master reveals why the intellect can't save you.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1974
4.01
1k+ ratings
The Mind Illuminated
by Culadasa (John Yates) • 2015
The ten-stage meditation manual that treats attention as a skill, not a spiritual lottery.
4.26
5k+
The Mind Illuminated Summary
The Mind Illuminated 90%
The ten-stage meditation manual that treats attention as a skill, not a spiritual lottery.
by Culadasa (John Yates) 2015
4.26
5k+ ratings
Turning the Mind Into an Ally
by Sakyong Mipham • 2003
Buddhist meditation for retraining a restless mind into the steady partner you can count on.
4.05
4k+
Turning the Mind Into an Ally Summary
Turning the Mind Into an Ally 90%
Buddhist meditation for retraining a restless mind into the steady partner you can count on.
by Sakyong Mipham 2003
4.05
4k+ ratings
Meditation in Action
by Chögyam Trungpa • 1969
Meditation stripped of mystery: a practice not for escaping life but for finally showing up.
4.15
2k+
Meditation in Action Summary
Meditation in Action 90%
Meditation stripped of mystery: a practice not for escaping life but for finally showing up.
by Chögyam Trungpa 1969
4.15
2k+ ratings
Yoga
by Erich Schiffmann • 1996
The yoga that transforms your life happens in stillness, not in the poses. Learn to listen.
4.29
2k+
Yoga Summary
Yoga 90%
The yoga that transforms your life happens in stillness, not in the poses. Learn to listen.
by Erich Schiffmann 1996
4.29
2k+ ratings
Everyday Zen
by Charlotte Joko Beck • 1989
The real Zen training ground: your boss, your partner, and the emotions you'd rather avoid.
4.16
6k+
Everyday Zen Summary
Everyday Zen 90%
The real Zen training ground: your boss, your partner, and the emotions you'd rather avoid.
by Charlotte Joko Beck 1989
4.16
6k+ ratings
Insight Meditation
by Joseph Goldstein • 1993
Mindfulness aims at freedom, not calm. The path: see clearly, love fully, practice everywhere.
4.26
1k+
Insight Meditation Summary
Insight Meditation 90%
Mindfulness aims at freedom, not calm. The path: see clearly, love fully, practice everywhere.
by Joseph Goldstein 1993
4.26
1k+ ratings
The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind
by B. Alan Wallace • 2006
Scattered to effortless focus, then lucid in sleep: the ten-stage Buddhist path of attention.
3.93
1k+
The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind Summary
The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind 90%
Scattered to effortless focus, then lucid in sleep: the ten-stage Buddhist path of attention.
by B. Alan Wallace 2006
3.93
1k+ ratings
Introduction to Zen Koans
by James Ishmael Ford • 2018
Koans are logic-eating dragons. A map to the untameable language that forces the mind awake.
4.16
67
Introduction to Zen Koans Summary
Introduction to Zen Koans 90%
Koans are logic-eating dragons. A map to the untameable language that forces the mind awake.
by James Ishmael Ford 2018
4.16
67 ratings
Mindfulness for Beginners
by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 2006
Most suffering is self-made. A physician's practice for catching it before it catches you.
3.78
9k+
Mindfulness for Beginners Summary
Mindfulness for Beginners 90%
Most suffering is self-made. A physician's practice for catching it before it catches you.
by Jon Kabat-Zinn 2006
3.78
9k+ ratings
Meditations
by Shakti Gawain • 1991
Your intuition already knows the next move. These meditations teach you to stop talking over it.
3.93
105
Meditations Summary
Meditations 90%
Your intuition already knows the next move. These meditations teach you to stop talking over it.
by Shakti Gawain 1991
3.93
105 ratings
True Meditation
by Adyashanti • 2006
Stop trying to meditate. The practice of non-doing leads to a freedom that was already there.
4.44
893
True Meditation Summary
True Meditation 90%
Stop trying to meditate. The practice of non-doing leads to a freedom that was already there.
by Adyashanti 2006
4.44
893 ratings
Buddhism Plain & Simple
by Steve Hagen • 1997
Buddhism without the robes: the self is a mirage, everything flows, and the problem is clinging.
4.03
10k+
Buddhism Plain & Simple Summary
Buddhism Plain & Simple 90%
Buddhism without the robes: the self is a mirage, everything flows, and the problem is clinging.
by Steve Hagen 1997
4.03
10k+ ratings
Mindfulness
by Gill Hasson • 2013
Turn everyday routines into meditation without adding a minute to your day.
3.65
842
Mindfulness Summary
Mindfulness 90%
Turn everyday routines into meditation without adding a minute to your day.
by Gill Hasson 2013
3.65
842 ratings
What Now?
by Yael Shy • 2017
Buddhist practice for twenty-something chaos: meditation for anxiety, heartbreak, and staying human.
4.24
269
What Now? Summary
What Now? 90%
Buddhist practice for twenty-something chaos: meditation for anxiety, heartbreak, and staying human.
by Yael Shy 2017
4.24
269 ratings
A Path with Heart
by Jack Kornfield • 1993
Meditation alone leaves the deepest wounds untouched. A Buddhist therapist maps the full path.
4.24
12k+
A Path with Heart Summary
A Path with Heart 90%
Meditation alone leaves the deepest wounds untouched. A Buddhist therapist maps the full path.
by Jack Kornfield 1993
4.24
12k+ ratings
Meditations to Heal Your Life
by Louise L. Hay • 1994
Meditations to quiet the inner critic and replace it with the voice of unconditional self-love.
4.30
2k+
Meditations to Heal Your Life Summary
Meditations to Heal Your Life 90%
Meditations to quiet the inner critic and replace it with the voice of unconditional self-love.
by Louise L. Hay 1994
4.30
2k+ ratings
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