How to Meditate
A practical guide to making friends with your mind
By Pema Chodron
(That’s right)
Bestselling author and Buddhist nun Pema Chodron introduces beginners and experienced practitioners alike to the essential elements of a successful, lifelong meditation practice.
Mindfulness in plain English
Bante Henepola Gunaratana
(wisdom)
Long before the birth of the modern mindfulness movement, this classic made mindfulness accessible and positioned it from a uniquely Buddhist perspective as an essential part of the Buddhist path.
Peaceful
By Thich Nhat Hanh
(parallax)
The great Zen master and founder of Engaged Buddhism connects the inner path of peace in meditation with the outer path of peace in the world. Connecting the two has never been more important.
Who am I?
Aya Kema
(wisdom)
Drawing on insights from one of the oldest Buddhist scriptures and years of teaching, the late German nun Aya Kema approaches meditation practice through the lens of understanding the nature of the “Self.”
Meditation Mind
Discover your innermost consciousness
By the Dalai Lama
(Shambhala)
The Dalai Lama is introducing us to Dzogchen, one of the highest meditation systems in esoteric Buddhism, the aim of which is to discover the true nature of the mind, which he calls “innermost consciousness”.
Zen Practice: Body, Breath, and Mind
Taizan Maezumi & Bernie Glassman
(wisdom)
Although it features the names of two great Western Zen masters on the cover, the book also brings together important works by 20th-century Rinzai masters Dogen Eihei Roshi, Osaka Mitsuryu Roshi, Yasutani Hakuun Roshi, founder of the Sanbo Kyodan, and his successor Yamada Koun Roshi.
True Happiness
The Power of Meditation
Sharon Salzberg
(Operator)
Sharon Salzberg, teacher of Insight Meditation, offers a 28-day meditation program to deepen focus, mindfulness, loving-kindness, and compassion.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
Toshitaka Suzuki
(Shambhala)
Despite the title, this classic isn’t just for Zen followers: from how to meditate to how to understand Buddhist concepts like emptiness and nirvana, this compelling read covers it all.
Mindfulness Practice
Becoming friends with yourself through meditation and daily awareness
By Chögyam Trungpa
(Shambhala)
This book by one of the great meditation teachers of our time combines the practicality of secular mindfulness with the depth of Buddhist teachings.
