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Resource Books on Insight Meditation
Achaan Chan. A Still Forest Pool. Wheaton: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1985
Boorstein, Sylvia. It’s Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness. San Francisco:
Harper San Francisco, 1997
Boorstein, Sylvia. Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco, 1996
Dalai Lama. The Good Heart. Somerville: Wisdom, 1998
Feldman, Christina. Woman Awake. London: Arkana, 1990
Fronsdal, Gil. The Issue at Hand. 2008 (Contact IMC, Redwood City, CA for copies)
Gebert, Mark. SMILE Into Your Precious Life with the Marvels of Mindfulness. 2023
Goldstein, Joseph. The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Boston:
Shambala, 1987
Goldstein, Joseph. Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom. Boston: Shambala, 1994
Goldstein, Joseph and Jack Kornfield. Seeking The Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight
Meditation. Boston: Shambala, 1987
Gunaratana, Henepola. Mindfulness In Plain English.Boston: Wisdom, 1993
Hanh, Thich Nhat. The Miracle of Mindfulness. Boston: Beacon Press, 1976
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Wherever You Go, There You Are. Hyperion, 1994
Kornfield, Jack. A Path With A Heart: Contemplative Dimensions of the Gospel. Rockport: Element
Kornfield, Jack. Teachings of Twelve Buddhist Masters. Boston: Shambala, 1995
Krishnamurti, J. Freedom From the Known. New York: Harper & Row, 1969
Liebenson, Narayan. The Magnanimous Heart: Compassion and love, Loss and Grief, Joy and Liberation.
Wisdom, 2019
Salzberg, Sharon. Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness. Boston: Shambala, 1995
Salzberg, Sharon. A Heart As Wide As the World: Living with Mindfulness, Wisdom, Compassion. Boston: Shambala, 1997
Schmidt, Amy. Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master. New York: Bluebridge, 2005.
Smith, Rodney. Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart. Boston: Shambala, 2014
Smith, Rodney. Stepping Out of Self-Deception: The Buddha’s Liberating Teachings of No-Self. Boston: Shambala, 2010
Additional Resources
Periodicals:
Inquiring Mind archive; Issues - Inquiring Mind
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, https://tricycle.org/
Benefits of Meditation
Meditation has numerous benefits, including reducing stress, improving concentration, increasing happiness, improving sleep and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Meditation Techniques
There are various meditation techniques, including mindfulness, loving-kindness, and body scan. Each technique has its benefits and can be practiced by beginners.
Meditation Tools
There are many tools available to enhance your meditation practice, including meditation cushions, apps, and guided meditations. These tools can help to increase focus and relaxation.