| Mindfulness
and Presence Mindfulness is the heart of meditation practice. It is both universal and eminently practical. By paying attention to our body, mind and emotions we can transform them and awaken to the unique beauty and possibilities of each present moment. |
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| The Miracle
of Mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh Beacon Press (1976) Buddhist teacher Nhat Hanh introduces the basic principles of mindfulness meditation by blending stories and practical exercises in a simple direct style. |
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| The Experience
of Insight Joseph Goldstein Unity Press (1976) Joseph Goldstein studied intensively with many of the foremost Buddhist teachers of Eastern Asia. The book is a compilation of his instructions and discourses to students given during a thirty day Vipassana meditation retreat. |
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| A Gradual
Awakening Stephen Levine Anchor Books (1979) Stephen Levine is an American teacher of Vipassana meditation who has taught in prisons and hospices. In this basic text of mindfulness meditation practice, he presents an approach which skillfully engages and integrates the mind and heart of the practitioner. |
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| A Still
Forest Pool Jack Kornfield and Paul Breiter Quest Books (1985) The book is a compilation of the teachings of Thailand insight meditation master Ajahn Chah. Although his teachings are deceptively simple, they contain a profound power to transform the mind and heart of the earnest practitioner. |
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| Seeking
the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield Shambhala (1987) The book is a skillful blend of practical instruction, psychological insight and perennial wisdom, born out of the authors' twelve-year collaboration in teaching intensive meditation retreats throughout the world. |
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| Peace
Is Every Step Thich Nhat Hanh Bantam Books (1991) Eminent Buddhist teacher Nhat Hanh shows how mindfulness of breathing and awareness of the acts of our daily lives can transform and heal difficult psychological states and help develop inner and outer peace in the world. |
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| Insight
Meditation Joseph Goldstein Shambhala (1993) Based on more than thirty years experience teaching Buddhist meditation retreats, the book touches on a wide range of topics raised by both beginners and seasoned practitioners. It offers wise and practical guidance to those seeking to liberate the mind through insight meditation. |
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| Living the Mindful
Life Charles Tart Shambhala (1994) Psychologist Charles Tart explores the interface between psychology, spirituality and mindfulness practice in this handbook for consciously living in the present moment. He includes a variety of practical exercises to extend mindfulness into all areas of life. |
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| Wherever
You Go, There You Are Jon Kabat-Zinn Hyperion Books (1994) In this best-selling book, Kabat-Zinn maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. Quotations from many of the world's great spiritual traditions reinforce the beauty of dwelling in mindful presence each moment of life. |
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| Breath
by Breath Larry Rosenberg Shambhala (1998) Rosenberg, who is a resident teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Cambridge, Massachusetts, presents the ancient Buddhist teaching on cultivating tranquility and insight through full awareness of breathing in this important book. |
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| Food for
the Heart Ajahn Chah Wisdom Publications (2002) Ajahn Chah was an exemplary Buddhist teacher whose simple yet profound style of teaching had a special appeal to Westerners. This collection of his teachings conveys the art of Buddhist mindfulness meditation and skillful living with wisdom, humour and compassion. |
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| Mindfulness
in Plain English Bhante Henepola Gunaratana Wisdom Publications (2002) This important work by a Buddhist monk and scholar is a clear description of the myths, realities and benefits of mindfulness meditation. The writing is clear and straightforward and emphasizes the importance of loving-kindness on the path of spiritual development. |
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| One Dharma Joseph Goldstein Harper Collins (2002) Respected Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein distills more than forty years of spiritual practice and teaching in this exploration of a new emerging Buddhist tradition taking root in the West. |
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| The Question to Life’s
Answers Steven Harrison Sentient Publications (2002) Steven Harrison challenges the prevailing spiritual, therapeutic and self-help methods we use to change ourselves by presenting a radical and inspiring “spirituality beyond belief.” |
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| Being One Steven Harrison Sentient Publications (2002) The book shows how human relationships can be a focus of spiritual inquiry and an avenue for self-discovery. Harrison constantly reminds us that we are already in relationship with everyone and everything. |
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| Getting to Where You
Are Steven Harrison Sentient Publications (2003) This wide-ranging book examines the contemporary world of spirituality and meditation with insight and humour. We are encouraged to appreciate life itself as the ultimate spiritual journey. |
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| As It Is Tony Parsons Inner Directions (2004) Tony Parsons, known for his innovative teaching, invites us to live life from a wholly different perspective – one centered in the infinite awareness of one’s true Self rather than the dream of separation and subjective individuality. |
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| Emptiness Dancing Adyashanti Sounds True (2004) Adyashanti is an American spiritual teacher whose teaching reflects the insights of Zen and Advaita Vedanta. He shows how the natural opening of the mind, heart and body holds the secret to spiritual liberation and realization. |
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| Coming to Our Senses Jon Kabat-Zinn Hyperion Books (2005) The book is a companion to the author's Wherever You Go, There You Are and offers simple, intuitive ways in which we can come to a deeper understanding of the world and our life path through full awareness and mindful attention. |
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| The Myth of Enlightenment Karl Renz Inner Directions (2005) Through a series of uncompromising dialogues, German-born spiritual teacher Karl Renz reveals the self-imposed limitations which create the sense of a separate self and mask our true nature as divine beings. |
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| The Open Secret Tony Parsons Open Secret Publishing (2005) Tony Parsons speaks directly of the abiding presence which is continually available to everyone - “an open secret absolutely beyond effort, path, process or belief.” |
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| Invitation to Awaken Tony Parsons Inner Directions (2005) This series of dialogues with Tony Parsons is a radical call to liberate ourselves from the mistaken belief that we exist as separate individuals. When we cut through the subtle mental concepts that obscure our natural state of presence, we realize our true nature and express the freedom that is our natural state and birthright. |
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| Nothing Being Everything Tony Parsons Open Secret Publishing (2007) The book consists of insightful dialogues between Tony Parson and seekers from around the world. With humour and patience he continually leads questioners to the basic truth of their own existence as timeless presence and being. |
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| A Thousand Names for
Joy Byron Katie Three Rivers Press (2007) In her unique, engaging and direct style Katie Byron shows how suffering can be ended by questioning the stressful thoughts that create it. Her stories of total ease and acceptance in every circumstance of life exemplify the awakened mind. |
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| The Sound of Silence Ajahn Sumedho Wisdom Publications (2007) Ajahn Sumedho is an American monk who studied closely with renowned Burmese meditation master Ajahn Chah. This collection of his simple, direct, and often humorous teachings illuminate the path of meditation and mindfulness. |
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| The Wise Heart Jack Kornfield Random House (2008) This important book examines the universal teachings of Buddhist psychology and their practical application to psychotherapy and transforming the human mind and heart. Kornfield, who holds a PhD in clinical psychology, has been one of the leaders in introducing Buddhist practice and psychology to the West. |
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| The Tao of Now Josh Baran Hampton Roads Publishing (2008) This valuable collection of quintessential wisdom is drawn from a wide range of ancient and modern spiritual teachers and traditions. The universal message is that “the happiness and peace we seek is right here, right now.” |
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| Doing Nothing Steven Harrison Sentient Publications (2008) This groundbreaking book, translated into nine languages, offers a radical perspective on the quest for enlightenment. He offers seekers “a way to touch the truths of life through the simple act of stopping the search: doing nothing.” |
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