Best 5 Books on the Art of Meditation
Crafted from the stillness of the soul. Meditation is the act of returning back home to the soul, the part of each one of us connected to the Source of all. When we allow stillness into our lives, we cultivate deeper connection with our true nature. The art of Meditation is a unique journey for everyone that ends at the same point in consciousness, quantum potentiality. Are you wondering how you can tap into this stillness within? Whether you are skeptical about mindfulness, a seeker looking for conscious wisdom or a philosopher looking to go deeply into the realm within, there is a book that aligns with you on this round up list of the 5 Best Books on the Art of Meditation.
In this blog post, you'll learn about the 5 Best Books on the Art of Meditation by writers & creators:
- How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön
- Be Here Now by Ram Dass
- How to train a Happy Mind: A Skeptic's path to Enlightenment by Scott Snibbe
- The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich That Hanh
- How to Meditate like a Goddess: by Saira Embra
- The Inner Transformation that Meditation brings
How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön
In this approachable and heartfelt guide, Pema Chödrön, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher, walks readers through the practice of meditation. Her teachings help you connect with your emotions, accept them, and transform your relationship with your mind. For those seeking a compassionate, gentle approach to meditation, with an emphasis on mindfulness and working with difficult emotions.
"In meditation, you are moving closer and closer to yourself, and you begin to understand yourself so much more clearly. You begin to see clearly without a conceptual analysis, because with regular practice, you see what you do over and over and over and over again. You see that you replay the same tapes over and over and over in your mind. The name of the partner might be different, the employer might be different, but the themes are somewhat repetitious. Meditation helps us to clearly see ourselves and the habitual patterns that limit our life."
— Pema Chödrön (How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind)
Be Here Now by Ram Dass
This is a spiritual classic by Ram Dass, who explores meditation, mindfulness, and consciousness. The book blends philosophy, spirituality, and practical advice to help readers be more present in their daily lives. If your'e looking for the perspective of consciousness-expansion to study meditation then Ram Dass is a great choice to ignite your spiritual life.
"It's only when caterpillarness is done that one becomes a butterfly. That again is part of this paradox. You cannot rip away caterpillarness. The whole trip occurs in an unfolding process of which we have no control.”
― Ram Dass, Be Here Now
How to Train a Happy Mind: A Skeptic's path to Enlightenment by Scott Snibbe
Scott Snibbe, with his background in both science and meditation, writes in a way that is particularly approachable for those who may be skeptical about meditation or unsure of where to start. His personal journey from skepticism to enlightenment serves as a guide, showing that meditation is not just for "spiritual" or "New Age" individuals but is accessible and beneficial for anyone, regardless of their background or beliefs.
How to Train a Happy Mind is a great starting point for anyone who is new to meditation—especially for those who might feel uncertain about how meditation fits into their lives. The book offers a balanced blend of scientific rationale, practical advice, and personal experience, helping readers build a meditation practice that feels meaningful, relevant, and transformative. By reading this book, you will not only learn how to meditate effectively but also gain valuable insights into cultivating lasting happiness and well-being.
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh
This is a classic introduction to mindfulness meditation by the beloved Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. The book offers simple yet profound teachings on how to bring mindfulness into daily life and cultivate peace in each moment. He brings the mundane to life as the miracle this existence is. It’s an accessible and practical guide that emphasizes the power of mindfulness in the present moment. This is a great book for beginners or those looking to deepen their practice.
"If while washing dishes, we think only of the cup of tea that awaits us, thus hurrying to get the dishes out of the way as if they were a nuisance, then we are not “washing the dishes to wash the dishes.” What’s more, we are not alive during the time we are washing the dishes. In fact we are completely incapable of realizing the miracle of life while standing at the sink. If we can’t wash the dishes, the chances are we won’t be able to drink our tea either. While drinking the cup of tea, we will only be thinking of other things, barely aware of the cup in our hands. Thus we are sucked away into the future—and we are incapable of actually living one minute of life."
— Thich Nhat Hanh (The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation)
Learn more about his practical guidance with this reading of the Zen Buddhist, Thich Nhat Hanh's work on the topic of Impermanence.
How to Meditate like a Goddess: Awaken your Inner Divinity by Saira Embra
Dive into the silence within. Meditation is an opportunity to connect with your inner divinity. From ancient techniques to modern perspectives, this book gives you all the knowledge you need to begin your sacred practice. How to Meditate like a Goddess is an intuitive guide through the art of meditation with tips for connecting to the sacred being inside of yourself, all in this 24-page downloadable PDF guide.
"Often we put so much energy into trying to create our best lives that, ironically, we can quickly lose sight of the essential part of that; ourselves. Life is meant to be lived, not forced. Daily meditation helps us release our attachment with outcomes, ego, past situations, material things, potential circumstances and others." - Saira Embra How to Meditate like a Goddess: Awaken your Inner Divinity
The Inner Transformation that Meditation brings
Transformation is in this present moment. Beginning your day with meditation places you in a higher frequency to be more compassionate, aligned, open to life with joy. Through these 5 books on the power of mindfulness you will explore through the lens of a skeptics, zen buddhists and consciousness deep divers. Choose whichever feel aligned for you with the understanding there is never a wrong step on your path. May you be transformed by the journey within through the quantum tool of meditation. Join sages, business people, practitioners, yogis, scientist and other humans like yourself who go beyond the senses daily.
Want some practical tips on how to begin a daily meditation practice? Read this post, How a Daily Meditation Practice will Shift your Life.
Till the next one ~ Sai 🪬