Recommended Materials on Meditation and Mindfulness
Whether you are new to meditation, are seeking to deepen your practice or simply curious about mindful living, there is a book for you. 

Below is a curated list of the best meditation titles, ranging from the classic to unconventional, practical to the philosophical, and the simple to understand to the more detailed and complex.

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide
by Kathleen McDonald

Provides an introductory guide to meditation and its techniques, including what to do with the mind, how to sit, visualizations, and traditional practices.
 
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The Power of NOW: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
by Eckhart Tolle

A powerful, insightful guide to achieving spiritual balance shows readers the impediments posed by the mind to the path of enlightenment and the secret to connecting with essence of Being, all the while emphasizing the importance of living in the moment. 
 
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Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation
by Sharon Salzberg

Presents instructions for a twenty-eight day program that teaches readers how to meditate, using three main skills concentration, mindfulness, and lovingkindness.
 
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10% Happier : How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-help That Actually Works--a True Story
by Dan Harris

A spiritual book written for--and by--someone who would otherwise never read a spiritual book, 10% Happier is both a deadly serious and seriously funny look at mindfulness and meditation as the next big public health revolution.
 
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
by Michael A. Singer

Presents advice on ways to free oneself from habitual thoughts, emotions, and energy patterns that limit one's consciousness.
 
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
by Thich Nhat Hanh

Since its publication in 1975, The Miracle of Mindfulness has been cherished by generations of readers for its eloquent and useful introduction to the practice of meditation. Readers interested in an introduction to Buddhist thought, as well as those seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction, continue to look to Thich Nhat Hanh's classic work for guidance and inspiration. 
 
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The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness
by Diana Winston

This concise and friendly guide takes readers through 73 ""mini-chapters"" that explain natural awareness and help us experience it via simple and enjoyable explorations to bring welcome moments of peace, connection and spaciousness to our often distracted and stressful lives.
 
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