Spiritwalk Books
Meditation
Breath
Sweeps Mind: A First Guide to Meditation Practice
by Jean Smith (Editor)
This Tricycle (Magazine) Book is an excellent introduction to meditation. With a concentration on Buddhist meditation techniques, the editor has compiled an excellent sampling of writings by the major contemporary teachers (and a few classical texts). The contributors representing all the major schools of Buddhism include The Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sogyal Rinpoche, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Shunryu Suzuki, Sylvia Boorstein, Sharon Salzburg, et al. I do notice that Lama Surya Das was not included here (see his book below). Although the book is intended as an introduction, it is of value to meditators at all levels and highly recommended.
Meditation Books
Sylvia Boorstein, Don't Just Do Something, Sit There: A Mindfulness Retreat
Sylvia Boorstein, It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness
Dalai Lama, The Path to Enlightenment
Dalai Lama, Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart
Dalai Lama, The Way to Freedom
Dalai Lama, A Flash of Lightening in the Dark of Night
Dalai Lama, Opening of the Wisdom Eye
***Lama Surya Das, Awakening the Buddha Within
We highly recommend that you check out Lama Surya Das' comprehensive guide to Buddhism, Awakening the Buddha Within: Eight steps to Enlightenment. This is one of the best books we've ever read on Buddhism, and received 5 star rating at Amazon. We are recommneding the hardbound copy as this is a beautiful book you will want to keep. It is heavily discounted and sells for $18.20. The paperback version, just came out and sells for $15.00, lightly discounted [approx 15%]. This is a great book, 5 stars ~ why not spring for the hard cover.
Lama Surya Das has a great website at his Dzogchen Foundation. [It is one of the Spiritwalk Links] You can check out his writing here as there are generous portions of earlier writings posted here.
Robert Gerzon, Finding Serenity in the Age of Anxiety
Jack Kornfield, Buddha's Little Instruction Book
Jack Kornfield, A Path With Heart
***Jean Smith, Breath Sweeps Mind: A First Guide to Meditation Practice
Daisetz T. Suzuki, Introduction to Zen Buddhism
***Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Thich Nhat Hanh, The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation
Alan Watts, The Way of Zen
Spiritwalk Music for Meditation
Riley & Gabriel Lee, Satori
A sublime meeting of shakuhachi and koto
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Meditation Music
Environments, Psychologically Ultimate Seashore
Over an hour of Calming, Ocean Sounds
Environments, Tintinnabulation
Over an hour of Calming, Bell and Chime Sounds
Environments, Dawn & Dusk at New Hope, PA
Over an hour of Calming, Nature Sounds
Riley & Gabriel Lee, Satori
A sublime meeting of shakuhachi and koto
Tony Scott, Music for Zen Meditation (and other joys)
The absolutely best music for a rainy day or for a ride along the beach.
Quiet, Peaceful, Centering. Clarinet, Shakuhachi and Koto
blend traditional japanese melodies into transformational vibrations.
A must for every Spiritwalker's music library. This is Roger's personal favorite.
Check out his review on Amazon.com [coming soon.]
***Tony Scott, Music for Zen Meditation (and other joys)
***Richard Warner, Quiet Heart/SpiritWind
Richard Warner, Quiet Heart/SpiritWind
In Native American style, the native flute sounds are peaceful and centering.
This 2 CD set for 12.99, plus s&h is an absolute bargain.
This is a favorite at Spiritwalk, one that we listen to constantly.
Check out our other Spiritwalk Music for Inspiration, Reflection and Meditation.
*** Highly Recommended
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