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Meditation Book Summaries

The Power of One Thought
by BK Shivani • 2023
One thought creates a feeling that shapes your destiny. The practice for choosing it.
4.63
290
The Power of One Thought Summary
The Power of One Thought
One thought creates a feeling that shapes your destiny. The practice for choosing it.
by BK Shivani 2023 300 pages
4.63
290 ratings
You Are Not Your Brain
by Jeffrey M. Schwartz • 2011
Bad habits and anxious thoughts are brain wiring, not identity. Four steps to rewire both.
3.99
1k+
You Are Not Your Brain Summary
You Are Not Your Brain
Bad habits and anxious thoughts are brain wiring, not identity. Four steps to rewire both.
by Jeffrey M. Schwartz 2011 384 pages
3.99
1k+ ratings
What Are You Doing With Your Life
by J. Krishnamurti • 1899
The search for meaning, love, and security is itself the obstacle.
3.93
1k+
What Are You Doing With Your Life Summary
What Are You Doing With Your Life
The search for meaning, love, and security is itself the obstacle.
by J. Krishnamurti 1899 272 pages
3.93
1k+ ratings
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
by D.T. Suzuki • 1934
Why Zen rejects logic, sacred books, and uses impossible questions to break the mind open.
3.95
5k+
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism Summary
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
Why Zen rejects logic, sacred books, and uses impossible questions to break the mind open.
by D.T. Suzuki 1934 132 pages
3.95
5k+ ratings
It's Not Your Money
by Tosha Silver • 2019
The anxiety in your bank account is spiritual. Hand the balance to God and breathe again.
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1k+
It's Not Your Money Summary
It's Not Your Money
The anxiety in your bank account is spiritual. Hand the balance to God and breathe again.
by Tosha Silver 2019 184 pages
4.41
1k+ ratings
Just This
by Richard Rohr • 2017
The simple practice of paying attention: how to hold life's contradictions and let them reshape you.
4.53
500+
Just This Summary
Just This
The simple practice of paying attention: how to hold life's contradictions and let them reshape you.
by Richard Rohr 2017 99 pages
4.53
500+ ratings
Calm Your Thoughts
by Nick Trenton • 2021
Your brain rehearses disaster like a full-time job. Here are the techniques that make it stop.
3.95
422
Calm Your Thoughts Summary
Calm Your Thoughts
Your brain rehearses disaster like a full-time job. Here are the techniques that make it stop.
by Nick Trenton 2021 241 pages
3.95
422 ratings
Breath by Breath
by Larry Rosenberg • 1998
Breath as teacher: a guide to the meditation that builds clarity, steadiness, and real freedom.
4.35
500+
Breath by Breath Summary
Breath by Breath
Breath as teacher: a guide to the meditation that builds clarity, steadiness, and real freedom.
by Larry Rosenberg 1998 240 pages
4.35
500+ ratings
Kundalini -- An Untold Story
by Om Swami • 2016
A Himalayan mystic's direct path to awakening the energy coiled at your spine, chakra by chakra.
4.37
2k+
Kundalini -- An Untold Story Summary
Kundalini -- An Untold Story
A Himalayan mystic's direct path to awakening the energy coiled at your spine, chakra by chakra.
by Om Swami 2016 196 pages
4.37
2k+ ratings
Discovery of the Presence of God
by David R. Hawkins • 2005
Enlightenment's final gate: surrendering the very part of you that wants to get there.
4.63
456
Discovery of the Presence of God Summary
Discovery of the Presence of God
Enlightenment's final gate: surrendering the very part of you that wants to get there.
by David R. Hawkins 2005 296 pages
4.63
456 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
A visual map of the mind trains attention, dissolves mental filters, and opens new possibilities.
by Daniel J. Siegel 2018 397 pages
3.60
1k+ ratings
Buddhism without Beliefs
by Stephen Batchelor • 1997
The Buddha's path works without karma, rebirth, or any belief you can't verify for yourself.
4.01
10k+
Buddhism without Beliefs Summary
Buddhism without Beliefs
The Buddha's path works without karma, rebirth, or any belief you can't verify for yourself.
by Stephen Batchelor 1997 141 pages
4.01
10k+ ratings
How to Let Things Go
by Shunmyō Masuno • 2021
You can't manage everything: 99 Zen insights on loosening your grip and finding real peace.
3.49
2k+
How to Let Things Go Summary
How to Let Things Go
You can't manage everything: 99 Zen insights on loosening your grip and finding real peace.
by Shunmyō Masuno 2021 224 pages
3.49
2k+ ratings
If Truth Be Told
by Om Swami • 2014
A millionaire CEO renounces everything, even his name, to wander India as a penniless monk.
4.45
2k+
If Truth Be Told Summary
If Truth Be Told
A millionaire CEO renounces everything, even his name, to wander India as a penniless monk.
by Om Swami 2014 266 pages
4.45
2k+ ratings
Twin Flames
by Jeff Ayan • 2015
Nine signs your twin flame is near. One inner practice to clear everything blocking the way.
3.92
230
Twin Flames Summary
Twin Flames
Nine signs your twin flame is near. One inner practice to clear everything blocking the way.
by Jeff Ayan 2015 220 pages
3.92
230 ratings
Perfect Health--Revised and Updated
by Deepak Chopra • 2007
Three biological forces run your body. Learn yours, and the diet, exercise, and routine follow.
4.07
3k+
Perfect Health--Revised and Updated Summary
Perfect Health--Revised and Updated
Three biological forces run your body. Learn yours, and the diet, exercise, and routine follow.
by Deepak Chopra 2007 400 pages
4.07
3k+ ratings
Living Untethered
by Michael A. Singer • 2022
Your thoughts are not you. Stepping back from them is the skill that ends suffering.
4.43
11k+
Living Untethered Summary
Living Untethered
Your thoughts are not you. Stepping back from them is the skill that ends suffering.
by Michael A. Singer 2022 216 pages
4.43
11k+ ratings
Still the Mind
by Alan W. Watts • 2000
Meditation cannot be performed by the self that wants it; that self is what meditation quiets.
4.04
2k+
Still the Mind Summary
Still the Mind
Meditation cannot be performed by the self that wants it; that self is what meditation quiets.
by Alan W. Watts 2000 128 pages
4.04
2k+ ratings
Energize Your Mind
by Gaur Gopal Das • 2024
A monk's guide to calming mental chatter, reframing anxiety, and uncovering your true self.
4.26
1k+
Energize Your Mind Summary
Energize Your Mind
A monk's guide to calming mental chatter, reframing anxiety, and uncovering your true self.
by Gaur Gopal Das 2024 320 pages
4.26
1k+ ratings
The Direct Way
by Adyashanti • 2021
Awakening is not a distant goal. Thirty practices to recognize it now, here, in ordinary life.
4.41
149
The Direct Way Summary
The Direct Way
Awakening is not a distant goal. Thirty practices to recognize it now, here, in ordinary life.
by Adyashanti 2021 144 pages
4.41
149 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
Blood pressure fell 9 points without drugs. The method: a quiet room, a repeated word, 10 minutes.
by Herbert Benson 1975 240 pages
3.83
2k+ ratings
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart
by Susan Piver • 2009
Your heartbreak is the raw material for wisdom. Buddhist practices to make that transformation real.
4.14
1k+
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart Summary
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart
Your heartbreak is the raw material for wisdom. Buddhist practices to make that transformation real.
by Susan Piver 2009 240 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Not Always So
by Shunryu Suzuki • 2002
Stop chasing enlightenment. Your imperfect, goal-free sitting is already the whole thing.
4.30
2k+
Not Always So Summary
Not Always So
Stop chasing enlightenment. Your imperfect, goal-free sitting is already the whole thing.
by Shunryu Suzuki 2002 176 pages
4.30
2k+ ratings
The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas à Kempis • 1427
The reward for wanting nothing is peace. Getting what you want only postpones the restlessness.
4.24
27k+
The Imitation of Christ Summary
The Imitation of Christ
The reward for wanting nothing is peace. Getting what you want only postpones the restlessness.
by Thomas à Kempis 1427 242 pages
4.24
27k+ ratings
El corazón del Yoga
by T.K.V. Desikachar • 1995
Yoga beyond exercise: build a personal practice of asana, breath, meditation, and philosophy.
4.34
5k+
El corazón del Yoga Summary
El corazón del Yoga
Yoga beyond exercise: build a personal practice of asana, breath, meditation, and philosophy.
by T.K.V. Desikachar 1995 440 pages
4.34
5k+ ratings
Tao Tantric Arts for Women
by Minke de Vos • 2016
The Taoist path to healing and vitality through jade egg, breast massage, and energy cultivation.
4.07
60
Tao Tantric Arts for Women Summary
Tao Tantric Arts for Women
The Taoist path to healing and vitality through jade egg, breast massage, and energy cultivation.
by Minke de Vos 2016 384 pages
4.07
60 ratings
Jesus Calling
by Sarah Young • 2003
When Jesus speaks to you directly each morning, anxiety slowly loses its hold.
4.46
81k+
Jesus Calling Summary
Jesus Calling
When Jesus speaks to you directly each morning, anxiety slowly loses its hold.
by Sarah Young 2003 384 pages
4.46
81k+ ratings
Comfortable with Uncertainty
by Pema Chödrön • 2002
108 teachings that turn uncertainty from a source of fear into a wellspring of compassion.
4.24
8k+
Comfortable with Uncertainty Summary
Comfortable with Uncertainty
108 teachings that turn uncertainty from a source of fear into a wellspring of compassion.
by Pema Chödrön 2002 222 pages
4.24
8k+ ratings
The Art of Living
by William Hart • 1987
Your reaction to sensation, not the event, causes suffering. Watch without feeding it and it stops.
4.37
3k+
The Art of Living Summary
The Art of Living
Your reaction to sensation, not the event, causes suffering. Watch without feeding it and it stops.
by William Hart 1987 176 pages
4.37
3k+ ratings
The Religion of Tomorrow
by Ken Wilber • 2016
Enlightenment needs three tracks. Skip the shadow work, and even deep meditation backfires.
4.19
266
The Religion of Tomorrow Summary
The Religion of Tomorrow
Enlightenment needs three tracks. Skip the shadow work, and even deep meditation backfires.
by Ken Wilber 2016 816 pages
4.19
266 ratings
The Physics of God
by Joseph Selbie • 2017
Quantum physics points where mystics always said: mind produces matter, not the reverse.
4.17
500+
The Physics of God Summary
The Physics of God
Quantum physics points where mystics always said: mind produces matter, not the reverse.
by Joseph Selbie 2017 210 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
The Intention Experiment
by Lynne McTaggart • 2007
Your thoughts leave a trace in the lab: they heal, alter matter, and reach through time.
4.03
3k+
The Intention Experiment Summary
The Intention Experiment
Your thoughts leave a trace in the lab: they heal, alter matter, and reach through time.
by Lynne McTaggart 2007 320 pages
4.03
3k+ ratings
The Ego Is Not the Real You
by David R. Hawkins • 2021
The self you defend is a phantom. Surrender it, and awareness of your undivided nature remains.
4.15
117
The Ego Is Not the Real You Summary
The Ego Is Not the Real You
The self you defend is a phantom. Surrender it, and awareness of your undivided nature remains.
by David R. Hawkins 2021 151 pages
4.15
117 ratings
Awakening Shakti
by Sally Kempton • 2013
Eleven Tantric goddesses as inner energies: activate them for courage, abundance, and liberation.
4.39
1k+
Awakening Shakti Summary
Awakening Shakti
Eleven Tantric goddesses as inner energies: activate them for courage, abundance, and liberation.
by Sally Kempton 2013 394 pages
4.39
1k+ ratings
The Power of Unwavering Focus
by Dandapani • 2022
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
4.30
500+
The Power of Unwavering Focus Summary
The Power of Unwavering Focus
Your attention shapes your life, but nobody taught you to aim it. A former monk fills that gap.
by Dandapani 2022
4.30
500+ ratings
The Yamas & Niyamas
by Deborah Adele • 2009
Ten ancient principles for peace of mind that outwork any yoga pose.
4.51
7k+
The Yamas & Niyamas Summary
The Yamas & Niyamas
Ten ancient principles for peace of mind that outwork any yoga pose.
by Deborah Adele 2009 192 pages
4.51
7k+ ratings
The Secret of Secrets
by Osho • 1983
Real meditation is the gap between thoughts. The Taoist art of turning light back onto itself.
4.32
279
The Secret of Secrets Summary
The Secret of Secrets
Real meditation is the gap between thoughts. The Taoist art of turning light back onto itself.
by Osho 1983 1073 pages
4.32
279 ratings
Take Your Time
by Eknath Easwaran • 1994
Hurry promised more hours; it delivered less. The practice that reclaims the time your mind steals.
4.31
500+
Take Your Time Summary
Take Your Time
Hurry promised more hours; it delivered less. The practice that reclaims the time your mind steals.
by Eknath Easwaran 1994 216 pages
4.31
500+ ratings
The Noble Eightfold Path
by Bhikkhu Bodhi • 1994
The Buddha's eight steps to end suffering, walked one by one without shortcuts.
4.43
1k+
The Noble Eightfold Path Summary
The Noble Eightfold Path
The Buddha's eight steps to end suffering, walked one by one without shortcuts.
by Bhikkhu Bodhi 1994 133 pages
4.43
1k+ ratings
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
by Noah Rasheta • 2018
Most of your suffering is optional, and the Buddha laid out exactly how to opt out.
4.45
6k+
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners Summary
No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
Most of your suffering is optional, and the Buddha laid out exactly how to opt out.
by Noah Rasheta 2018 152 pages
4.45
6k+ ratings
The Good Energy Book
by Tess Whitehurst • 2012
A sea-salt bath for your living room: daily practices that keep your energy clear.
3.97
226
The Good Energy Book Summary
The Good Energy Book
A sea-salt bath for your living room: daily practices that keep your energy clear.
by Tess Whitehurst 2012 200 pages
3.97
226 ratings
Self-Knowledge
by The School of Life • 2018
What drives you is mostly invisible. A practice for meeting the self you avoid.
3.99
2k+
Self-Knowledge Summary
Self-Knowledge
What drives you is mostly invisible. A practice for meeting the self you avoid.
by The School of Life 2018 93 pages
3.99
2k+ ratings
Tantric Quest
by Daniel Odier • 1992
His female master taught him Tantra by making sex, danger, and desire the path.
4.21
436
Tantric Quest Summary
Tantric Quest
His female master taught him Tantra by making sex, danger, and desire the path.
by Daniel Odier 1992 192 pages
4.21
436 ratings
Rumi's Little Book of Wisdom
by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi • 2021
Love, lose, listen: Rumi's pocket guide to dissolving the self and finding the divine.
3.51
225
Rumi's Little Book of Wisdom Summary
Rumi's Little Book of Wisdom
Love, lose, listen: Rumi's pocket guide to dissolving the self and finding the divine.
by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi 2021 203 pages
3.51
225 ratings
The Way to Love
by Anthony de Mello • 1991
Love isn't attachment. Happiness isn't a reward. Both appear when you dismantle your illusions.
4.30
5k+
The Way to Love Summary
The Way to Love
Love isn't attachment. Happiness isn't a reward. Both appear when you dismantle your illusions.
by Anthony de Mello 1991 160 pages
4.30
5k+ ratings
The Listening Path
by Julia Cameron • 2021
A six-week listening practice to sharpen attention, unlock creativity, and reconnect.
3.31
1k+
The Listening Path Summary
The Listening Path
A six-week listening practice to sharpen attention, unlock creativity, and reconnect.
by Julia Cameron 2021 187 pages
3.31
1k+ 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
Consciousness, not the brain, runs your life. Learn the difference and your neural wiring follows.
by Deepak Chopra 2012
3.85
4k+ ratings
Living Buddha, Living Christ
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1997
A Zen master reads the Gospels and finds the Holy Spirit on the meditation cushion.
4.17
19k+
Living Buddha, Living Christ Summary
Living Buddha, Living Christ
A Zen master reads the Gospels and finds the Holy Spirit on the meditation cushion.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1997 218 pages
4.17
19k+ ratings
Game Changers
by Dave Asprey • 2018
The biohacking playbook: upgrade your sleep, diet, and brain to outlast and outperform anyone.
4.02
2k+
Game Changers Summary
Game Changers
The biohacking playbook: upgrade your sleep, diet, and brain to outlast and outperform anyone.
by Dave Asprey 2018 352 pages
4.02
2k+ ratings
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook
by Martha Davis • 1980
Your breath, your muscles, your self-talk: a clinician's protocol for calming each one.
4.03
1k+
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook Summary
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook
Your breath, your muscles, your self-talk: a clinician's protocol for calming each one.
by Martha Davis 1980 392 pages
4.03
1k+ ratings
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