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17 Best Meditation Books

Goal: Find the best Meditation books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best meditation books" and study the top 7+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

17 Best Meditation Books

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1

Mindfulness in Plain English

by Henepola Gunaratana

Also recommended by:

Vinod Khosla, Shane Parrish

2

Wherever You Go, There You Are

Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life

by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Also recommended by:

Tristan Harris, Rick Rubin

3

The Miracle of Mindfulness

An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also recommended by:

Kevin Rose

4

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

by Shunryu Suzuki

5

10% Happier

How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story

by Dan Harris

6

How to Meditate

A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind

by Pema Chödrön

7

Real Happiness

A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

by Sharon Salzberg

Also recommended by:

Dan Harris

8

8 Minute Meditation

Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life.

by Victor Davich

9

Meditation for Beginners

by Jack Kornfield

10

The Mind Illuminated

A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness

by John Yates

11

Search Inside Yourself

The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)

by Chade-Meng Tan

12

Meditation in Action

by Chogyam Trungpa

Also recommended by:

Steve Jobs, Duncan Trussell

13

Meditation Now

10-Minute Meditations to Restore Calm and Joy Anytime, Anywhere

by Elizabeth Reninger

14

Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction

A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors

by Rebecca E. Williams PhD

15

Practical Meditation for Beginners

10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You

by Benjamin W Decker

16

What Is Zen?

by Alan Watts

17

Why Can't I Meditate?

How to Get Your Mindfulness Practice on Track

by Nigel Wellings

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