Don’t Rule Out These Books If You Are Planning To Improve Your Health By Meditating

There is more of a pull now more than ever towards meditation and mindfulness. While there are many resources online that can help you on your quest to control your mind, some of the best resources come in the form of meditation books.

There are many different ways to approach meditation from sessions of sitting still and breathing exercises to turning your entire day into a meditation. If you are a beginning or a practiced meditator, then there are books that can help you deepen your practices and enrich your life. Here are a few of our headbands favorites for meditation.

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Making Space by Thich Nhat Hanh

This book is not long or intensive, which makes it perfect for people just getting started in the world of meditation. Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh, simplifies the ideas and practices of meditation and gives ideas on how to bring it into your home. It includes much more than just sitting in meditation so you can infuse meditation into your everyday life.

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

This is a very versatile book which is accessible enough to make it great for beginners, but deep enough to still offer help and support to seasoned practitioners. This book will give you something new each time you read it and has become popular in areas outside of meditation circles like the world of business and art.

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh

The Miracle of Mindfulness is a great introduction to meditation. It does a great job of describing what living meditatively means and what it can do for your life. It can also help you curb feelings of anxiety and loneliness.

10% Happier by Dan Harris

This book is an interesting read because it is written by someone who used to be very skeptical of meditation. This book chronicles his journey from skepticism to embracing a meditative life, and he has a podcast so you can continue to learn from him even after the book is done.

Out of Your Mind by Alan Watts

This book doesn’t focus as much on the technicalities of how to practice meditation which makes it a unique book to pick up. This book focuses more on what will happen to you during your practice and as a result of consistent practice.

Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

This is an excellent book on meditation, but probably not a great one to start with if you are a beginner. This is a great book for more practiced meditators to dive deeper into their practice and wants more information about the form of meditation and how to enhance it.

What is Zen? by Alan Watts

This is another more advanced book for people who have been in meditation for a while and are committed to getting the most from long-term meditative practices. If you have been practicing meditation for a while and want to delve a little deeper, then this is a great option.

Not Always So by Shunryu Suzuki

This book is less well known because it doesn’t outline how to meditate or guide you through the process. Instead, it gives insights about meditation and how it applies to everyday life.

Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

This is a great modern meditation guide aimed at today’s life instead of all the Buddhist terminology and spiritual perspectives. While it still helps the reader attain a deeper meditative practice, it is more about the practice itself and less about the religion behind meditation.

Meditation in Action by Chogyam Trungpa

This book offers a unique perspective into meditation through the eyes of someone who was a controversial figure in the world of meditation. It is perfect for anyone wanting a well-rounded approach to their meditation knowledge.