{"id":7393,"date":"2022-09-15T12:45:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T12:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=7393"},"modified":"2023-05-23T09:25:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T09:25:48","slug":"best-books-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/best-books-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Books on Meditation for Ultimate Enlightenment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Meditation has benefitted me immensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After stumbling on the practice serendipitously through a friend, I can truthfully say it’s become a central tenet of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funny thing is, I never would have guessed it would be so life-changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’d had asked me a few years ago, I would have told you that meditation was a “woo-woo” spiritual practice that wasn’t for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, all the different types, from metta to open-monitoring<\/a>, had me pretty confused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m so grateful that I was proven wrong though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re on the fence about giving meditation a go<\/a>, or looking for some guidance on where to start, I hope this list of recommended books will be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind is a book about the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, written by Shunryu Suzuki<\/a>, a Buddhist monk and teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This book is a compilation of some of his teachings on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive guide to meditation, which is divided into four sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Foundations section introduces the reader to the basics of meditation, including the benefits of mindfulness practice<\/a> and the different stages of development that a meditator may experience. The section also includes a discussion of the mind-body connection and how meditation can be used to improve physical health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Practices section provides detailed instructions for practicing mindfulness, breath awareness, concentration, and insight meditation. The section also includes a chapter on \u201cchoiceless awareness\u201d which teaches the meditator how to let go of judgment and attachment to thoughts and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Path section discusses the different stages of spiritual development that a meditator may encounter on the journey to enlightenment. The section includes chapters on ethics, concentration, insight, and realization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Illumination section describes the final stages of enlightenment and offers advice for those who are seeking to achieve complete liberation. The section also includes a chapter on \u201cliving in harmony with nature\u201d which teaches the reader how to live in accordance with the laws of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, The Mind Illuminated is an excellent guide to meditation that provides step-by-step instructions for practitioners at all levels of experience and I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Some Headspace is written by Andy Puddicombe, a former monk who uses his own experiences as a basis for the book, which is designed to help the reader learn how to meditate and live in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first section is devoted to explaining what meditation is and how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puddicombe breaks down meditation into its simplest form, and he makes it clear that anyone can do it, regardless of their experience or beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also emphasizes the importance of practice, and he provides some tips on how to get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second section of the book focuses on specific aspects of life that can be improved through meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These include stress, relationships, work, and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each chapter includes personal stories from Puddicombe’s own life, as well as practical advice on how to apply meditation to these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final section of the book is about presence, where Puddicombe discusses the benefits of living in the moment<\/a>, and provides tips on how to make this a habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also talks about the importance of mindfulness, and he offers exercises that can help cultivate this trait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Some Headspace is an informative and helpful book on meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puddicombe’s writing is easy to read, and his personal stories provide valuable insight into the benefits of meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The book is full of helpful tips and exercises, making it an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Best Books on Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science by Culadasa (John Charles Yates) and Matthew Immergut (Co-Author)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Get Some Headspace: 10 minutes can make all the difference by Andy Puddicombe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n