best books about meditation

100877jamie · August 1st, 2011, 15:22

Hi All, I would like to expand my knowledge, Please can any one give me advice on great mediation books to begin with. i.e learning mediation

before i trawl Amazon and start reading reviews. kind regards Jamie

Hazelkay · August 1st, 2011, 16:33

My favourite is The Quiet by Paul Wilson. Gives a few methods, why to use which one and step by step instruction with good advice.

peace and joy

brozen · August 1st, 2011, 17:17

hi jamie,
I found Hurry up and Meditate - David Michie
was a good short summary that didn't go into too much unnecessary depth. It also comes from a more scientific point of view, with only vague references to spirituality. Was easier for me to take in, for that reason.

Also Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle, is something to read maybe once you have gotten the hang of meditating. (I haven't read it all) But from what I have read it seems to be a good analysis of meditation experience. Has a lot of answers to common questions that will inevitably arise.

You should remember that meditation isn't something that has to be read too deeply into. It's probably the least technical thing there is. Could probably summarize all the books with "Observe the breath" and that will be a good start.

Take it easy,
Peace

100877jamie · August 1st, 2011, 19:06

thanks for your advice, i will look for these and start to read, regards J

Karmoh · August 2nd, 2011, 00:05

Originally Posted by Hazelkay

My favourite is The Quiet by Paul Wilson. Gives a few methods, why to use which one and step by step instruction with good advice.

peace and joy

I will second this. This is a simple book that strips away meditation to the foundation and then allows you to build a practice of your choice... Wonderful Book!

Peace

100877jamie · August 2nd, 2011, 12:35

just bought it from amazon and cant wait to start reading it, thanks guys!

Karmoh · August 2nd, 2011, 13:25

Originally Posted by 100877jamie

just bought it from amazon and cant wait to start reading it, thanks guys!

Hi Jamie,

Great you won't regret it. Book A, I have used it for establishing a good base and then as a reference manual. Book B is a wonderful guide to the finer points of deepening your practice.

Peace

100877jamie · August 15th, 2011, 19:48

Originally Posted by Karmoh

Hi Jamie,

Great you won't regret it. Book A, I have used it for establishing a good base and then as a reference manual. Book B is a wonderful guide to the finer points of deepening your practice.

Peace

Hi Karmoh, you quite right its perfect! really has inspired me! its sometimes the smallest suggestions or advice that can make a big difference and i really think this book has just helped me to form a solid direction for my mediation practise.

many thanks J

olmate · August 21st, 2011, 14:06

"Word into Silence" by John Main

Olmate