Mindfulness Resources: Books & Teachers I Appreciate
Books
This is a shortlist of some of my favorite books on the topics of Buddhist meditation, mindfulness, compassion, social awareness within spiritual communities, and trauma-informed practice. All of the teachers listed below also have great educational resources and teaching schedules available on their websites so be sure to check them out.
- How to Stay Human in A Fucked up World: Mindfulness Practices for Real Life by Tim Desmond
- The Self Compassion Skills Workbook by Tim Desmond
- Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Self Compassion by Kristin Neff
- The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff & Chris Germer
- Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love & Liberation by Angel Kyodo Williams, Lama Rod Owens & Jasmine Syedullah
- Love & Rage by Lama Rod Owens
- Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
- True Refuge by Tara Brach
- The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield
- A Path With Heart: A Guide Through the Perils & Problems of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield
- Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience by Sharon Salzberg
- Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
- When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
- Taking The Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits & Fears by Pema Chodron
- Welcoming the Unwelcome by Pema Chodron
- Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson
- Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe Healing by David Treleaven
Podcasts
- Being Well with Dr. Rick Hanson
- The Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Podcast with David Treleaven
- Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
