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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 498 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.12 — 56,007 ratings — published 1994
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10% Happier 10% Happier (Hardcover)
by (shelved 385 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.91 — 117,520 ratings — published 2014
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 380 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.18 — 41,299 ratings — published 1975
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 369 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,362 ratings — published 1992
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 326 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.20 — 51,624 ratings — published 1970
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The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science (Paperback)
by (shelved 305 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.25 — 4,807 ratings — published 2015
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 247 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.30 — 48,976 ratings — published 1992
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Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion (Hardcover)
by (shelved 241 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.90 — 52,922 ratings — published 2014
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Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body (Hardcover)
by (shelved 220 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.90 — 6,124 ratings — published 2017
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Paperback)
by (shelved 201 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.15 — 479,077 ratings — published
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Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Audiobook)
by (shelved 180 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.02 — 28,288 ratings — published 2017
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Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 161 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.16 — 16,416 ratings — published 1990
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Om Chanting and Meditation Om Chanting and Meditation (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 158 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,194 ratings — published 2010
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Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 154 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.99 — 6,700 ratings — published 2011
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The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness (Paperback)
by (shelved 149 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.03 — 13,787 ratings — published 2011
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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 147 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.27 — 388,656 ratings — published 180
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Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 2,258 ratings — published 2013
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 68,494 ratings — published 1996
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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 38,447 ratings — published 2000
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How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind (Audio CD)
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avg rating 4.19 — 5,432 ratings — published
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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.84 — 11,104 ratings — published 2017
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The Pythagorean The Pythagorean (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.33 — 8,981 ratings — published
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The Science of Enlightenment: Teachings and Meditations for Awakening Through Self-Investigation The Science of Enlightenment: Teachings and Meditations for Awakening Through Self-Investigation (Audio CD)
by (shelved 103 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,860 ratings — published 1998
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Meditation: Insights and Inspirations Meditation: Insights and Inspirations (Paperback)
by (shelved 101 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.72 — 172 ratings — published 2010
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Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Library) Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Library)
by (shelved 100 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.21 — 8,114 ratings — published 1995
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Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style
by (shelved 93 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.57 — 290 ratings — published 2010
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Meditation for Beginners Meditation for Beginners (Audiobook)
by (shelved 93 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.11 — 2,718 ratings — published 1998
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 92 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.17 — 128,210 ratings — published 1998
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Mindfulness for Beginners: Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment Mindfulness for Beginners: Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment (ebook)
by (shelved 91 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.77 — 9,508 ratings — published 2006
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Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 90 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.00 — 14,024 ratings — published 2011
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Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha: An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha: An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 88 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,138 ratings — published 2007
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The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 86 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.37 — 3,986 ratings — published 1987
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Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 84 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.78 — 22,449 ratings — published 2006
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Stranger to the Beautiful: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation Stranger to the Beautiful: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 83 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.35 — 6,276 ratings — published
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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 78 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.09 — 925,059 ratings — published 1922
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Be Here Now Be Here Now (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 78 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.33 — 45,542 ratings — published 1971
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (Paperback)
by (shelved 76 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.20 — 156,671 ratings — published 2007
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Seeing That Frees: Meditations on Emptiness and Dependent Arising Seeing That Frees: Meditations on Emptiness and Dependent Arising (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 72 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.63 — 522 ratings — published 2014
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Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom (Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,308 ratings — published 2009
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A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.25 — 11,887 ratings — published 1993
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Mindfulness Living in the Moment - Living in the Breath Mindfulness Living in the Moment - Living in the Breath (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 69 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.58 — 161 ratings — published
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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 68 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.36 — 55,654 ratings — published 2016
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Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,368 ratings — published 1993
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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.28 — 189,615 ratings — published -350
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The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 65 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.27 — 8,528 ratings — published 2007
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On Having No Head: Zen and the Rediscovery of the Obvious On Having No Head: Zen and the Rediscovery of the Obvious (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as meditation)
avg rating 3.71 — 2,962 ratings — published 1961
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Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (And World Peace) Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (And World Peace)
by (shelved 65 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.03 — 9,581 ratings — published 2012
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The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times (Paperback)
by (shelved 64 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,817 ratings — published 2002
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Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas (Paperback)
by (shelved 63 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.38 — 592 ratings — published 2015
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation (Paperback)
by (shelved 60 times as meditation)
avg rating 4.33 — 22,586 ratings — published 1998
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Thich Nhat Hanh
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
― Thich Nhat Hang, Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training

Philip K. Dick
“The problem with introspection is that it has no end.”
― Philip K. Dick

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