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Meditation Book Summaries

10% Happier
by Dan Harris • 2014
A skeptical journalist's case for meditation: a 10% happiness gain with no mysticism required.
3.91
100k+
10% Happier Summary
10% Happier
A skeptical journalist's case for meditation: a 10% happiness gain with no mysticism required.
by Dan Harris 2014 256 pages
3.91
100k+ ratings
Zen
by Shunmyō Masuno • 2009
You don't need a monastery. A Zen priest's small, daily prescriptions for a calmer mind.
3.87
13k+
Zen Summary
Zen
You don't need a monastery. A Zen priest's small, daily prescriptions for a calmer mind.
by Shunmyō Masuno 2009 224 pages
3.87
13k+ ratings
Yoga Nidra
by Satyananda Saraswati • 1976
Body asleep, mind alert: the tantric method for releasing tension and making a resolve that holds.
4.33
1k+
Yoga Nidra Summary
Yoga Nidra
Body asleep, mind alert: the tantric method for releasing tension and making a resolve that holds.
by Satyananda Saraswati 1976
4.33
1k+ ratings
Quantum Body
by Deepak Chopra • 2023
Beneath every cell, a quantum field decides your health. Medicine treats the wrong body.
3.67
500+
Quantum Body Summary
Quantum Body
Beneath every cell, a quantum field decides your health. Medicine treats the wrong body.
by Deepak Chopra 2023 336 pages
3.67
500+ ratings
Lucid Dreaming
by Robert Waggoner • 2008
Inside a lucid dream, your unconscious answers back. And it knows things you don't.
4.09
1k+
Lucid Dreaming Summary
Lucid Dreaming
Inside a lucid dream, your unconscious answers back. And it knows things you don't.
by Robert Waggoner 2008 320 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Stillness Speaks
by Eckhart Tolle • 2003
The silence inside you isn't empty. It's the only part of you that was never broken.
4.28
21k+
Stillness Speaks Summary
Stillness Speaks
The silence inside you isn't empty. It's the only part of you that was never broken.
by Eckhart Tolle 2003 144 pages
4.28
21k+ ratings
The Practice of Not Thinking
by Ryūnosuke Koike • 2013
Constant mental chatter is the enemy. Your senses are how you fight back. A Zen guide.
3.37
2k+
The Practice of Not Thinking Summary
The Practice of Not Thinking
Constant mental chatter is the enemy. Your senses are how you fight back. A Zen guide.
by Ryūnosuke Koike 2013
3.37
2k+ 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
1k+
Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain Summary
Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain
The adult brain can rewire itself. The switch is focused attention; the master switch is meditation.
by Sharon Begley 2007 304 pages
4.00
1k+ ratings
Love for Imperfect Things
by Haemin Sunim • 2016
The relief of accepting yourself as you already are: Buddhist wisdom for a kinder, quieter life.
4.20
16k+
Love for Imperfect Things Summary
Love for Imperfect Things
The relief of accepting yourself as you already are: Buddhist wisdom for a kinder, quieter life.
by Haemin Sunim 2016 272 pages
4.20
16k+ ratings
Messages from the Masters
by Brian L. Weiss • 1999
Past-life memories can heal present wounds. A pioneering psychiatrist shows you how to access yours.
4.35
6k+
Messages from the Masters Summary
Messages from the Masters
Past-life memories can heal present wounds. A pioneering psychiatrist shows you how to access yours.
by Brian L. Weiss 1999 262 pages
4.35
6k+ ratings
Tantric Sex
by Grace Mason • 2017
Shift from chasing climax to savoring sensation: tantric practices for deeper connection.
3.42
78
Tantric Sex Summary
Tantric Sex
Shift from chasing climax to savoring sensation: tantric practices for deeper connection.
by Grace Mason 2017 106 pages
3.42
78 ratings
Be Here Now
by Ram Dass • 1971
Psychedelics open the door. Meditation, mantra, and surrender walk you through it.
4.34
43k+
Be Here Now Summary
Be Here Now
Psychedelics open the door. Meditation, mantra, and surrender walk you through it.
by Ram Dass 1971 100 pages
4.34
43k+ ratings
The Way of the Wizard
by Deepak Chopra • 1995
You have an inner guide who sees past illusion. Twenty lessons for letting it lead.
4.05
6k+
The Way of the Wizard Summary
The Way of the Wizard
You have an inner guide who sees past illusion. Twenty lessons for letting it lead.
by Deepak Chopra 1995 169 pages
4.05
6k+ ratings
Tantra
by Georg Feuerstein • 1998
Tantra saw the body not as a cage but as a vehicle; sex not as sin but as fuel.
3.99
500+
Tantra Summary
Tantra
Tantra saw the body not as a cage but as a vehicle; sex not as sin but as fuel.
by Georg Feuerstein 1998 336 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
The Multi-Orgasmic Woman
by Mantak Chia • 2005
A Taoist method that turns climax into a circulating current, so pleasure builds instead of ending.
4.01
261
The Multi-Orgasmic Woman Summary
The Multi-Orgasmic Woman
A Taoist method that turns climax into a circulating current, so pleasure builds instead of ending.
by Mantak Chia 2005 320 pages
4.01
261 ratings
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
by Chögyam Trungpa • 1973
The spiritual path has a built-in trap: the self seeking transcendence is still a self seeking.
4.22
8k+
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Summary
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
The spiritual path has a built-in trap: the self seeking transcendence is still a self seeking.
by Chögyam Trungpa 1973 272 pages
4.22
8k+ ratings
A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming
by Dylan Tuccillo • 2012
You forget ninety percent of your dreams in ten minutes. Learn to wake up inside them.
3.96
2k+
A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming Summary
A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming
You forget ninety percent of your dreams in ten minutes. Learn to wake up inside them.
by Dylan Tuccillo 2012 274 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Talking Zen
by Alan W. Watts • 1994
The self you defend is a social fiction. Zen undoes it, and that undoing is freedom.
4.25
199
Talking Zen Summary
Talking Zen
The self you defend is a social fiction. Zen undoes it, and that undoing is freedom.
by Alan W. Watts 1994 208 pages
4.25
199 ratings
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
by Sogyal Rinpoche • 1992
Preparing for death, in the Tibetan Buddhist view, is how you finally learn to live.
4.21
32k+
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Summary
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Preparing for death, in the Tibetan Buddhist view, is how you finally learn to live.
by Sogyal Rinpoche 1992 441 pages
4.21
32k+ ratings
The Nature of Consciousness
by Rupert Spira • 2013
Consciousness is fundamental, matter its appearance. Seeing this ends separation's suffering.
4.41
3k+
The Nature of Consciousness Summary
The Nature of Consciousness
Consciousness is fundamental, matter its appearance. Seeing this ends separation's suffering.
by Rupert Spira 2013 205 pages
4.41
3k+ ratings
Seeing That Frees
by Rob Burbea • 2014
Perception is mind-made. A meditation manual for dismantling the illusion and finding freedom.
4.63
487
Seeing That Frees Summary
Seeing That Frees
Perception is mind-made. A meditation manual for dismantling the illusion and finding freedom.
by Rob Burbea 2014 465 pages
4.63
487 ratings
The Circle of Fire
by Miguel Ruiz • 2013
From The Four Agreements author, one daily prayer for a life of love and freedom.
4.08
1k+
The Circle of Fire Summary
The Circle of Fire
From The Four Agreements author, one daily prayer for a life of love and freedom.
by Miguel Ruiz 2013 74 pages
4.08
1k+ ratings
The Five Things We Cannot Change
by David Richo • 2005
Five stubborn facts about life nobody escapes: stop resisting them and suffering loses its grip.
4.01
1k+
The Five Things We Cannot Change Summary
The Five Things We Cannot Change
Five stubborn facts about life nobody escapes: stop resisting them and suffering loses its grip.
by David Richo 2005 159 pages
4.01
1k+ ratings
The Mental ABCs of Pitching
by H.A. Dorfman • 2000
Stop overthinking and take control: a sports psychologist's mental playbook for pitchers.
4.37
191
The Mental ABCs of Pitching Summary
The Mental ABCs of Pitching
Stop overthinking and take control: a sports psychologist's mental playbook for pitchers.
by H.A. Dorfman 2000 288 pages
4.37
191 ratings
Time Surfing
by Paul Loomans • 2013
Why multitasking fails: Zen time management built on presence, not panic.
3.98
337
Time Surfing Summary
Time Surfing
Why multitasking fails: Zen time management built on presence, not panic.
by Paul Loomans 2013 176 pages
3.98
337 ratings
Oneness With All Life
by Eckhart Tolle • 2018
The ego dissolves under attention. Learn to be present and the false self cannot survive.
4.35
2k+
Oneness With All Life Summary
Oneness With All Life
The ego dissolves under attention. Learn to be present and the false self cannot survive.
by Eckhart Tolle 2018 160 pages
4.35
2k+ ratings
Living with the Himalayan Masters
by Swami Rama • 1899
A young yogi among Himalayan sages: their miracles test you, and even their curses are teachings.
4.19
4k+
Living with the Himalayan Masters Summary
Living with the Himalayan Masters
A young yogi among Himalayan sages: their miracles test you, and even their curses are teachings.
by Swami Rama 1899 486 pages
4.19
4k+ ratings
Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
by Deepak Chopra • 1993
Aging is a learned response, not a biological requirement. The mind can unlearn it.
4.05
11k+
Ageless Body, Timeless Mind Summary
Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
Aging is a learned response, not a biological requirement. The mind can unlearn it.
by Deepak Chopra 1993 428 pages
4.05
11k+ 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
The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.
by James Kingsland 2016 352 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
The 6 Phase Meditation Method
by Vishen Lakhiani • 2022
A daily protocol that doesn't clear your mind but fills it, six phases for fifteen minutes.
4.14
500+
The 6 Phase Meditation Method Summary
The 6 Phase Meditation Method
A daily protocol that doesn't clear your mind but fills it, six phases for fifteen minutes.
by Vishen Lakhiani 2022 224 pages
4.14
500+ ratings
The Wisdom Codes
by Gregg Braden • 2020
Ancient words are brain code. The lines that calm fear, heal grief, and rewire neural pathways.
4.11
500+
The Wisdom Codes Summary
The Wisdom Codes
Ancient words are brain code. The lines that calm fear, heal grief, and rewire neural pathways.
by Gregg Braden 2020 199 pages
4.11
500+ ratings
Zen in the Martial Arts
by Joe Hyams • 1979
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
4.19
4k+
Zen in the Martial Arts Summary
Zen in the Martial Arts
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
by Joe Hyams 1979 144 pages
4.19
4k+ ratings
Think on These Things
by J. Krishnamurti • 1964
Success is conformity disguised as achievement. The real work is learning to stand alone.
4.24
4k+
Think on These Things Summary
Think on These Things
Success is conformity disguised as achievement. The real work is learning to stand alone.
by J. Krishnamurti 1964 258 pages
4.24
4k+ ratings
Mindfulness in Plain English
by Henepola Gunaratana • 1992
Learn to meditate without the fluff: a straightforward path to seeing your mind clearly.
4.16
18k+
Mindfulness in Plain English Summary
Mindfulness in Plain English
Learn to meditate without the fluff: a straightforward path to seeing your mind clearly.
by Henepola Gunaratana 1992 208 pages
4.16
18k+ ratings
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
by Sean Webb • 2017
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
4.43
260
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I Summary
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
by Sean Webb 2017 316 pages
4.43
260 ratings
Eat, Pray, Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert • 2006
One year in Italy, India, and Indonesia: the journey that taught her how to live again.
3.65
1.8M+
Eat, Pray, Love Summary
Eat, Pray, Love
One year in Italy, India, and Indonesia: the journey that taught her how to live again.
by Elizabeth Gilbert 2006 458 pages
3.65
1.8M+ ratings
The Compassionate Mind
by Paul A. Gilbert • 2009
Your brain's three emotional systems are out of balance. A specific mental training can restore it.
4.02
1k+
The Compassionate Mind Summary
The Compassionate Mind
Your brain's three emotional systems are out of balance. A specific mental training can restore it.
by Paul A. Gilbert 2009 513 pages
4.02
1k+ ratings
Brain Wash
by David Perlmutter • 2020
Modern life is hijacking your brain. A neurologist's program to reclaim focus, judgment, and calm.
3.79
2k+
Brain Wash Summary
Brain Wash
Modern life is hijacking your brain. A neurologist's program to reclaim focus, judgment, and calm.
by David Perlmutter 2020 294 pages
3.79
2k+ ratings
The End of Your World
by Adyashanti • 2004
Awakening is only the start. The real work, and the sneakier delusions, arrive right after.
4.29
3k+
The End of Your World Summary
The End of Your World
Awakening is only the start. The real work, and the sneakier delusions, arrive right after.
by Adyashanti 2004 218 pages
4.29
3k+ ratings
The Power of Patience
by M.J. Ryan • 2003
Patience is a skill, not a trait. Practical exercises to retrain your reactions and reclaim calm.
3.84
1k+
The Power of Patience Summary
The Power of Patience
Patience is a skill, not a trait. Practical exercises to retrain your reactions and reclaim calm.
by M.J. Ryan 2003 224 pages
3.84
1k+ ratings
Waking Up in 5D
by Maureen J. St. Germain • 2017
Stop news, drop coffee, and ask 50 daily questions to open a fear-free reality.
4.08
500+
Waking Up in 5D Summary
Waking Up in 5D
Stop news, drop coffee, and ask 50 daily questions to open a fear-free reality.
by Maureen J. St. Germain 2017 262 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
At Zero
by Joe Vitale • 2013
Four private phrases, repeated daily, clear what blocks inspiration. No fixing the world required.
4.08
500+
At Zero Summary
At Zero
Four private phrases, repeated daily, clear what blocks inspiration. No fixing the world required.
by Joe Vitale 2013 240 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
Healing Light of the Tao
by Mantak Chia • 2008
The Taoist energy circuit: conscious breath and attention unlock the body's self-healing power.
4.18
166
Healing Light of the Tao Summary
Healing Light of the Tao
The Taoist energy circuit: conscious breath and attention unlock the body's self-healing power.
by Mantak Chia 2008 608 pages
4.18
166 ratings
That Little Voice In Your Head
by Mo Gawdat • 2022
Your brain runs on glitchy code. Here's how to debug it and reclaim your happiness.
4.05
500+
That Little Voice In Your Head Summary
That Little Voice In Your Head
Your brain runs on glitchy code. Here's how to debug it and reclaim your happiness.
by Mo Gawdat 2022 397 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
Eight Lectures on Yoga
by Aleister Crowley • 1939
A Western magician's guide to yoga's classical stages, where meditation and spellcraft converge.
4.09
500+
Eight Lectures on Yoga Summary
Eight Lectures on Yoga
A Western magician's guide to yoga's classical stages, where meditation and spellcraft converge.
by Aleister Crowley 1939 128 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
A Path with Heart
by Jack Kornfield • 1993
Meditation alone leaves the deepest wounds untouched. A Buddhist therapist maps the full path.
4.24
11k+
A Path with Heart Summary
A Path with Heart
Meditation alone leaves the deepest wounds untouched. A Buddhist therapist maps the full path.
by Jack Kornfield 1993 384 pages
4.24
11k+ ratings
How to Calm Your Mind
by Chris Bailey • 2022
Your brain on striving: why calm, not grind, is the real productivity upgrade.
3.81
1k+
How to Calm Your Mind Summary
How to Calm Your Mind
Your brain on striving: why calm, not grind, is the real productivity upgrade.
by Chris Bailey 2022 288 pages
3.81
1k+ ratings
The Hidden Power of Gayatri Mantra
by Om Swami • 2019
A single Vedic mantra to dissolve mental blocks and sharpen intuition, from a Himalayan monk.
4.42
500+
The Hidden Power of Gayatri Mantra Summary
The Hidden Power of Gayatri Mantra
A single Vedic mantra to dissolve mental blocks and sharpen intuition, from a Himalayan monk.
by Om Swami 2019 180 pages
4.42
500+ ratings
Taming Your Gremlin
by Rick Carson • 1983
Your inner saboteur now has a face. The awareness practice that puts you back in charge.
3.89
1k+
Taming Your Gremlin Summary
Taming Your Gremlin
Your inner saboteur now has a face. The awareness practice that puts you back in charge.
by Rick Carson 1983 192 pages
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Ancient Science of Mantras
by Om Swami • 2017
A mantra has six limbs, and the right one depends on your elemental makeup.
4.33
500+
The Ancient Science of Mantras Summary
The Ancient Science of Mantras
A mantra has six limbs, and the right one depends on your elemental makeup.
by Om Swami 2017 486 pages
4.33
500+ ratings
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