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Mindfulness for Beginners
by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 2006
Most suffering is self-made. A physician's practice for catching it before it catches you.
3.78
9k+
Mindfulness for Beginners Summary
Mindfulness for Beginners 98%
Most suffering is self-made. A physician's practice for catching it before it catches you.
by Jon Kabat-Zinn 2006
3.78
9k+ ratings
The Science of Mindfulness
by Ronald D. Siegel • 2014
Your brain evolved to spot threats, not contentment: the neuroscience of retraining it.
4.24
995
The Science of Mindfulness Summary
The Science of Mindfulness 98%
Your brain evolved to spot threats, not contentment: the neuroscience of retraining it.
by Ronald D. Siegel 2014
4.24
995 ratings
Guided Meditation For Mindfulness
by Positivity Protection • 2019
Meditation without the cushion: five minutes of breathing, and every chore becomes a teacher.
3.00
1
Guided Meditation For Mindfulness Summary
Guided Meditation For Mindfulness 98%
Meditation without the cushion: five minutes of breathing, and every chore becomes a teacher.
by Positivity Protection 2019
3.00
1 ratings
Mindfulness for Dummies
by Shamash Alidina • 2010
Mindfulness made simple: three-minute meditations, no incense, and a way to stop running on empty.
3.85
724
Mindfulness for Dummies Summary
Mindfulness for Dummies 98%
Mindfulness made simple: three-minute meditations, no incense, and a way to stop running on empty.
by Shamash Alidina 2010
3.85
724 ratings
Full Catastrophe Living
by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 1990
A mindfulness program that retrains attention so stress, pain, and illness lose their grip.
4.16
16k+
Full Catastrophe Living Summary
Full Catastrophe Living 98%
A mindfulness program that retrains attention so stress, pain, and illness lose their grip.
by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1990
4.16
16k+ ratings
Altered Traits
by Daniel Goleman • 2017
The neuroscience is in: meditation does more than relax you. It permanently rewires your brain.
3.90
6k+
Altered Traits Summary
Altered Traits 98%
The neuroscience is in: meditation does more than relax you. It permanently rewires your brain.
by Daniel Goleman 2017
3.90
6k+ ratings
Mindfulness on the Go
by Jan Chozen Bays • 2014
Think you're too busy to meditate? Everyday moments can become meditation in under a minute.
4.2
362
Mindfulness on the Go Summary
Mindfulness on the Go 97%
Think you're too busy to meditate? Everyday moments can become meditation in under a minute.
by Jan Chozen Bays 2014
4.2
362 ratings
Stress Management
by David Craft • 2018
Stress lives in the body, not the mind. The simple habits that quiet it.
3.00
1
Stress Management Summary
Stress Management 97%
Stress lives in the body, not the mind. The simple habits that quiet it.
by David Craft 2018
3.00
1 ratings
Mindfulness
by J. Mark G. Williams • 2011
An 8-week program of micro-meditations to break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and burnout.
4.00
14k+
Mindfulness Summary
Mindfulness 97%
An 8-week program of micro-meditations to break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and burnout.
by J. Mark G. Williams 2011
4.00
14k+ ratings
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
by Dan Harris • 2017
No clearing your mind, no hour-long sits: how one daily minute rewires the skeptical brain.
3.84
11k+
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics Summary
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics 97%
No clearing your mind, no hour-long sits: how one daily minute rewires the skeptical brain.
by Dan Harris 2017
3.84
11k+ ratings
Mindfulness
by Gill Hasson • 2013
Turn everyday routines into meditation without adding a minute to your day.
3.65
842
Mindfulness Summary
Mindfulness 97%
Turn everyday routines into meditation without adding a minute to your day.
by Gill Hasson 2013
3.65
842 ratings
El espejo del cerebro
by Nazareth Castellanos • 2021
Meditation strengthens a brain network that catches distraction. The body, not just the mind, leads.
4.30
1k+
El espejo del cerebro Summary
El espejo del cerebro 97%
Meditation strengthens a brain network that catches distraction. The body, not just the mind, leads.
by Nazareth Castellanos 2021
4.30
1k+ ratings
Aware
by Daniel J. Siegel • 2018
A visual map of the mind trains attention, dissolves mental filters, and opens new possibilities.
3.60
1k+
Aware Summary
Aware 97%
A visual map of the mind trains attention, dissolves mental filters, and opens new possibilities.
by Daniel J. Siegel 2018
3.60
1k+ ratings
¡Tómate un respiro! Mindfulness
by Mario Alonso Puig • 2017
The neuroscience of mindfulness: how attention quiets suffering by rewiring your brain.
4.12
1k+
¡Tómate un respiro! Mindfulness Summary
¡Tómate un respiro! Mindfulness 97%
The neuroscience of mindfulness: how attention quiets suffering by rewiring your brain.
by Mario Alonso Puig 2017
4.12
1k+ ratings
In This Moment
by Kirk D. Strosahl • 2015
Daily hassles harm health more than divorce or job loss. Five skills to undo the toll.
3.81
134
In This Moment Summary
In This Moment 97%
Daily hassles harm health more than divorce or job loss. Five skills to undo the toll.
by Kirk D. Strosahl 2015
3.81
134 ratings
Real Happiness
by Sharon Salzberg • 2011
Meditation stripped of mysticism: three trainable skills, one breath, and a 28-day start.
3.99
7k+
Real Happiness Summary
Real Happiness 97%
Meditation stripped of mysticism: three trainable skills, one breath, and a 28-day start.
by Sharon Salzberg 2011
3.99
7k+ ratings
Modern Mindfulness
by Rohan Gunatillake • 2017
Your commute, your phone, your stress: all of it is meditation territory. The rules just changed.
3.68
580
Modern Mindfulness Summary
Modern Mindfulness 97%
Your commute, your phone, your stress: all of it is meditation territory. The rules just changed.
by Rohan Gunatillake 2017
3.68
580 ratings
Why We Meditate
by Daniel Goleman • 2022
Meditation practices to calm your mind and befriend your most difficult emotions, not fight them.
3.90
1k+
Why We Meditate Summary
Why We Meditate 97%
Meditation practices to calm your mind and befriend your most difficult emotions, not fight them.
by Daniel Goleman 2022
3.90
1k+ ratings
The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind
by B. Alan Wallace • 2006
Scattered to effortless focus, then lucid in sleep: the ten-stage Buddhist path of attention.
3.93
1k+
The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind Summary
The Attention Revolution, Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind 97%
Scattered to effortless focus, then lucid in sleep: the ten-stage Buddhist path of attention.
by B. Alan Wallace 2006
3.93
1k+ ratings
Becoming Aware
by Daniel J. Siegel • 2021
Where does anxiety go when you stop feeding it? A neuroscientist's 21-day guide to finding out.
3.16
184
Becoming Aware Summary
Becoming Aware 97%
Where does anxiety go when you stop feeding it? A neuroscientist's 21-day guide to finding out.
by Daniel J. Siegel 2021
3.16
184 ratings
How to Sit
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2014
Sitting is a practice of joy, not a break from the noise. Breath is the bridge.
4.33
4k+
How to Sit Summary
How to Sit 97%
Sitting is a practice of joy, not a break from the noise. Breath is the bridge.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2014
4.33
4k+ ratings
Meditation Is Not What You Think
by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 2018
Your attention is under siege. Meditation is how you reclaim it, one moment at a time.
3.55
996
Meditation Is Not What You Think Summary
Meditation Is Not What You Think 97%
Your attention is under siege. Meditation is how you reclaim it, one moment at a time.
by Jon Kabat-Zinn 2018
3.55
996 ratings
How to Train a Wild Elephant
by Jan Chozen Bays • 2011
Fifty-two weekly mindfulness exercises you can slip into your existing day, no cushion required.
4.04
1k+
How to Train a Wild Elephant Summary
How to Train a Wild Elephant 97%
Fifty-two weekly mindfulness exercises you can slip into your existing day, no cushion required.
by Jan Chozen Bays 2011
4.04
1k+ ratings
Sit Like a Buddha
by Lodro Rinzler • 2014
Start meditating in ten minutes a day: why eleven days changes everything.
4.14
794
Sit Like a Buddha Summary
Sit Like a Buddha 97%
Start meditating in ten minutes a day: why eleven days changes everything.
by Lodro Rinzler 2014
4.14
794 ratings
Super Mind
by Norman E. Rosenthal • 2016
Transcendental Meditation measurably reduces stress and unlocks calm, creative awareness.
3.50
559
Super Mind Summary
Super Mind 97%
Transcendental Meditation measurably reduces stress and unlocks calm, creative awareness.
by Norman E. Rosenthal 2016
3.50
559 ratings
Strength in Stillness
by Bob Roth • 2018
No clearing of the mind, no special posture: 20 minutes twice a day to lower blood pressure.
3.21
2k+
Strength in Stillness Summary
Strength in Stillness 97%
No clearing of the mind, no special posture: 20 minutes twice a day to lower blood pressure.
by Bob Roth 2018
3.21
2k+ ratings
Neurodharma
by Rick Hanson • 2020
Brain science meets Buddhism: a path to unshakable calm, deep compassion, and lasting contentment.
3.88
682
Neurodharma Summary
Neurodharma 97%
Brain science meets Buddhism: a path to unshakable calm, deep compassion, and lasting contentment.
by Rick Hanson 2020
3.88
682 ratings
Happiness
by Matthieu Ricard • 2003
Happiness is a skill. A scientist-monk on the mental training that physically reshapes your brain.
4.09
8k+
Happiness Summary
Happiness 97%
Happiness is a skill. A scientist-monk on the mental training that physically reshapes your brain.
by Matthieu Ricard 2003
4.09
8k+ ratings
Meditation for Beginners
by Jack Kornfield • 1998
Learn to sit, walk, eat, and live with full attention: a beginner's path to meditation.
4.11
3k+
Meditation for Beginners Summary
Meditation for Beginners 97%
Learn to sit, walk, eat, and live with full attention: a beginner's path to meditation.
by Jack Kornfield 1998
4.11
3k+ ratings
Buddha's Brain
by Rick Hanson • 2009
Turn fleeting positive moments into lasting neural change, and rewire your brain for happiness.
4.01
15k+
Buddha's Brain Summary
Buddha's Brain 97%
Turn fleeting positive moments into lasting neural change, and rewire your brain for happiness.
by Rick Hanson 2009
4.01
15k+ ratings
10% Happier
by Dan Harris • 2014
A skeptical journalist's case for meditation: a 10% happiness gain with no mysticism required.
3.91
116k+
10% Happier Summary
10% Happier 96%
A skeptical journalist's case for meditation: a 10% happiness gain with no mysticism required.
by Dan Harris 2014
3.91
116k+ ratings
Silence
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2015
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
4.28
9k+
Silence Summary
Silence 96%
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2015
4.28
9k+ ratings
Wherever You Go, There You Are
by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 1994
Meditation without a cushion. Your breath, your dishes, and the traffic jam all become practice.
4.13
54k+
Wherever You Go, There You Are Summary
Wherever You Go, There You Are 96%
Meditation without a cushion. Your breath, your dishes, and the traffic jam all become practice.
by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1994
4.13
54k+ ratings
Siddhartha's Brain
by James Kingsland • 2016
The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.
4.09
1k+
Siddhartha's Brain Summary
Siddhartha's Brain 96%
The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.
by James Kingsland 2016
4.09
1k+ ratings
The Joy of Living
by Yongey Mingyur • 2007
Lasting happiness is a brain skill. A Tibetan master's method trains it in minutes a day.
4.26
8k+
The Joy of Living Summary
The Joy of Living 96%
Lasting happiness is a brain skill. A Tibetan master's method trains it in minutes a day.
by Yongey Mingyur 2007
4.26
8k+ ratings
How to Meditate
by Pema Chödrön • 2013
Stop trying to clear your thoughts. The real practice is learning to sit with everything.
4.19
5k+
How to Meditate Summary
How to Meditate 96%
Stop trying to clear your thoughts. The real practice is learning to sit with everything.
by Pema Chödrön 2013
4.19
5k+ ratings
The Little Book of Being
by Diana Winston • 2019
Meditation takes effort. This book teaches the opposite: the awareness you seek is already here.
3.86
425
The Little Book of Being Summary
The Little Book of Being 96%
Meditation takes effort. This book teaches the opposite: the awareness you seek is already here.
by Diana Winston 2019
3.86
425 ratings
Buddhism
by Michael Williams • 2016
The Buddhist toolkit for ending stress and anxiety: no faith required, no cushion needed.
4.01
692
Buddhism Summary
Buddhism 96%
The Buddhist toolkit for ending stress and anxiety: no faith required, no cushion needed.
by Michael Williams 2016
4.01
692 ratings
Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain
by Sharon Begley • 2007
The adult brain can rewire itself. The switch is focused attention; the master switch is meditation.
4.00
2k+
Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain Summary
Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain 96%
The adult brain can rewire itself. The switch is focused attention; the master switch is meditation.
by Sharon Begley 2007
4.00
2k+ ratings
What Now?
by Yael Shy • 2017
Buddhist practice for twenty-something chaos: meditation for anxiety, heartbreak, and staying human.
4.24
269
What Now? Summary
What Now? 96%
Buddhist practice for twenty-something chaos: meditation for anxiety, heartbreak, and staying human.
by Yael Shy 2017
4.24
269 ratings
The Blooming of a Lotus
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2022
A voice on the cushion guiding you through breath, body, pain, and peace.
4.27
503
The Blooming of a Lotus Summary
The Blooming of a Lotus 96%
A voice on the cushion guiding you through breath, body, pain, and peace.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2022
4.27
503 ratings
The Relaxation Response
by Herbert Benson • 1975
Blood pressure fell 9 points without drugs. The method: a quiet room, a repeated word, 10 minutes.
3.83
2k+
The Relaxation Response Summary
The Relaxation Response 96%
Blood pressure fell 9 points without drugs. The method: a quiet room, a repeated word, 10 minutes.
by Herbert Benson 1975
3.83
2k+ ratings
The Miracle of Mindfulness
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1975
A Zen monk's lesson: the dishwasher is a meditation hall; your breath is the only tool.
4.19
40k+
The Miracle of Mindfulness Summary
The Miracle of Mindfulness 96%
A Zen monk's lesson: the dishwasher is a meditation hall; your breath is the only tool.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1975
4.19
40k+ ratings
Peak Mind
by Amishi P. Jha • 2021
Attention is a trainable resource. The minimum effective dose: 12 minutes a day, five days a week.
4.03
3k+
Peak Mind Summary
Peak Mind 96%
Attention is a trainable resource. The minimum effective dose: 12 minutes a day, five days a week.
by Amishi P. Jha 2021
4.03
3k+ ratings
Healthy Brain, Happy Life
by Wendy Suzuki • 2015
The science behind why sweating makes you smarter, calmer, and more creative.
3.65
2k+
Healthy Brain, Happy Life Summary
Healthy Brain, Happy Life 96%
The science behind why sweating makes you smarter, calmer, and more creative.
by Wendy Suzuki 2015
3.65
2k+ ratings
SUPER BRAIN
by Deepak Chopra • 2012
Consciousness, not the brain, runs your life. Learn the difference and your neural wiring follows.
3.85
4k+
SUPER BRAIN Summary
SUPER BRAIN 96%
Consciousness, not the brain, runs your life. Learn the difference and your neural wiring follows.
by Deepak Chopra 2012
3.85
4k+ ratings
Why Meditate
by Matthieu Ricard • 2008
A monk's approach to mastering emotions and uncovering the mind, no conversion required.
3.99
2k+
Why Meditate Summary
Why Meditate 96%
A monk's approach to mastering emotions and uncovering the mind, no conversion required.
by Matthieu Ricard 2008
3.99
2k+ ratings
A Monk's Guide to Happiness
by Gelong Thubten • 2019
Meditation isn't silence: it's freedom. A monk's ten-minute method for rewiring your mind.
4.16
3k+
A Monk's Guide to Happiness Summary
A Monk's Guide to Happiness 96%
Meditation isn't silence: it's freedom. A monk's ten-minute method for rewiring your mind.
by Gelong Thubten 2019
4.16
3k+ ratings
Happiness
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2009
A Zen master proves happiness is already here: in your breath, your walking, your eating.
4.09
4k+
Happiness Summary
Happiness 96%
A Zen master proves happiness is already here: in your breath, your walking, your eating.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2009
4.09
4k+ ratings
Fear Less
by Dean Sluyter • 2018
Fear lives in the body. These techniques dissolve it before your mind can argue.
3.73
145
Fear Less Summary
Fear Less 96%
Fear lives in the body. These techniques dissolve it before your mind can argue.
by Dean Sluyter 2018
3.73
145 ratings
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