Meditation: Books

Sharon Salzberg, one of America's leading spiritual teachers, shows us how the Buddhist path of lovingkindness can help us discover the radiant, joyful heart within each of us.

Discussions between the Dalai Lama and a group of prominent physicians, psychologists, philosophers, and behaviorists. The book is a record of the Mind and Life Conference II, a meeting that took place in Dharamsala, India, gathering Buddhist teachers and Western scholars to discuss questions that provide a framework for an ongoing dialogue between psychology and Buddhism about body and mind.

Discusses the following questions: So what is meditation anyway? And why might it be worth trying? Or nurturing further if you already have practice?

Sharon Salzberg, one of the world's foremost meditation teachers and spiritual authors shows the power of meditation.

How can you find true peace of mind and contentment, even when the going gets tough? This portable pick-me-up will show you how-all in just five good minutes.

The landmark work on mindfulness, meditation, and healing.

The Dalai Lama deftly connects how training the mind in compassion for other beings is directly related to--and in fact a prerequisite for--the very pinnacle of Buddhist meditation.

From the author of 10% Happier, this book will get you to meditate.

Guides readers through how to get started with meditation as well as provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness.

Links mindfulness training and positive psychology to the leadership, strategy and management issues faced by individuals and organizations.

Critically examines the development of mindfulness, tracing its development from Buddhist meditation to its variety of popular applications today, including the treatment of mental disorders, wellbeing and improvement of performance.