Introduction to Mindfulness (8 week course)
Short Book List
Books from some teachers used on the course:
New Book! Finding Your seat - A Zen Handbook by Sensai Amala Wrightson.
During August 2021 Sensai Amala visited Taupo and gave us a short talk on Zen Buddhism. Two members of our Taupo Mindfulness group very generously donated a copy of Amala's recent book to our community - it is available as a resource for us all to use, so please contact Deirdre if you would like to borrow this fascinating and useful book.
Just One Thing by Rick Hanson
Training each day in mindfulness, one simple step at a time.
The Reality Slap and The Happiness Trap Pocket Book by Russ Harris
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Reality-Slap-Dr-Russ-Harris/9781780332024 De-fusing from thinking, investigating Values and Goals etc Practical and inspiring.
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Self-Compassion-Kristin-Neff/9780061733529 The research into the role of self compassion vs self-esteem, her 3 gestures and much more essential stuff.
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Classic book from mindfulness and health pioneer.
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Radical-Acceptance-Tara-Brach/9780553380996 The challenge of being with our emotions with self-compassion. An inspiring classic!
The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Science-of-Enlightenment-Shinzen-Young/9781591794608 An overview of meditation within a wider spiritual context from a deep and methodical perspective.
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor
Some other extremely useful and inspiring books:
A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax
Everything is Workable - a Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution by Diane Musho Hamilton
Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Search-Inside-Yourself-Chade-Meng-Tan-Daniel-Goleman-Foreword-by/9780007467167 Written by the Google mindfulness teacher it is an introduction to mindfulness by an engineer and for those with an “engineer” type of brain!
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness in Action by Chogyam Trungpa
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness - in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana
Minding Closely - the Four Applications of Mindfulness by B Alan Wallace
Come to Your Senses - demystifying the Mind-Body Connection by S. H and C B. Block
The Mindful Path Through Shyness by Steve Flowers
Mind-Body Workbook for Anxiety by Stanley H Block and Carolyn Bryant Block
Emotional Intelligence - why it can matter more than IQ by Daniel Goleman
Brainstorm - the Power and the Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel
Mindfulness for Woman by Vidyamala Burch
Meditation for Health (with CD) by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Mindfulness-for-Health-Dr-Danny-Penman-Vidyamala-Burch/9780749959241 A practical down to earth mindfulness course with a Kiwi woman who is a leading teacher on mindfulness and pain
Yoga for Pain Relief by Kelly McGonigal
Natural Pain Relief (with CD) by Shinzen Young
Being Well - Even When You are Sick by Elana Rosenbaum
Your Body Knows the Answer by David I Rome
Thich Nhat Hanh Mindful Movements - DVD
Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson - CD
What is Meditation by Eckhart Tolle - CD
above books/CDs available for loan from Deirdre
Books that others have available to lend:
Practicing the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Art of Happiness by The Dalai Lama
The Mind of the Soul by Gary Zukav
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
Mindfulness and the Natural World
Bringing our Awareness Back to Nature
by Claire Thompson
Crazy Busy
If busy is the new stupid, then mindful is the new smart
by Kerene Strochnetter
Mindful Learning
Reduce stress and improve brain performance for effective learning
by Dr Craig Hassed and Dr Richard Chambers
Mindful At Work
How to avoid stress, achieve more and enjoy life!
Dr Stephen McKenzie
2 x The Happiness Trap, 2 x The Reality Slap
Dr Russ Harris
Broken Open
How difficult times can help us grow
by Elizabeth Lesser
During August 2021 Sensai Amala visited Taupo and gave us a short talk on Zen Buddhism. Two members of our Taupo Mindfulness group very generously donated a copy of Amala's recent book to our community - it is available as a resource for us all to use, so please contact Deirdre if you would like to borrow this fascinating and useful book.
Just One Thing by Rick Hanson
Training each day in mindfulness, one simple step at a time.
The Reality Slap and The Happiness Trap Pocket Book by Russ Harris
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Reality-Slap-Dr-Russ-Harris/9781780332024 De-fusing from thinking, investigating Values and Goals etc Practical and inspiring.
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Self-Compassion-Kristin-Neff/9780061733529 The research into the role of self compassion vs self-esteem, her 3 gestures and much more essential stuff.
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Classic book from mindfulness and health pioneer.
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Radical-Acceptance-Tara-Brach/9780553380996 The challenge of being with our emotions with self-compassion. An inspiring classic!
The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Science-of-Enlightenment-Shinzen-Young/9781591794608 An overview of meditation within a wider spiritual context from a deep and methodical perspective.
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor
Some other extremely useful and inspiring books:
A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax
Everything is Workable - a Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution by Diane Musho Hamilton
Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Search-Inside-Yourself-Chade-Meng-Tan-Daniel-Goleman-Foreword-by/9780007467167 Written by the Google mindfulness teacher it is an introduction to mindfulness by an engineer and for those with an “engineer” type of brain!
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness in Action by Chogyam Trungpa
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness - in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana
Minding Closely - the Four Applications of Mindfulness by B Alan Wallace
Come to Your Senses - demystifying the Mind-Body Connection by S. H and C B. Block
The Mindful Path Through Shyness by Steve Flowers
Mind-Body Workbook for Anxiety by Stanley H Block and Carolyn Bryant Block
Emotional Intelligence - why it can matter more than IQ by Daniel Goleman
Brainstorm - the Power and the Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel
Mindfulness for Woman by Vidyamala Burch
Meditation for Health (with CD) by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Mindfulness-for-Health-Dr-Danny-Penman-Vidyamala-Burch/9780749959241 A practical down to earth mindfulness course with a Kiwi woman who is a leading teacher on mindfulness and pain
Yoga for Pain Relief by Kelly McGonigal
Natural Pain Relief (with CD) by Shinzen Young
Being Well - Even When You are Sick by Elana Rosenbaum
Your Body Knows the Answer by David I Rome
Thich Nhat Hanh Mindful Movements - DVD
Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson - CD
What is Meditation by Eckhart Tolle - CD
above books/CDs available for loan from Deirdre
Books that others have available to lend:
Practicing the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Art of Happiness by The Dalai Lama
The Mind of the Soul by Gary Zukav
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
Mindfulness and the Natural World
Bringing our Awareness Back to Nature
by Claire Thompson
Crazy Busy
If busy is the new stupid, then mindful is the new smart
by Kerene Strochnetter
Mindful Learning
Reduce stress and improve brain performance for effective learning
by Dr Craig Hassed and Dr Richard Chambers
Mindful At Work
How to avoid stress, achieve more and enjoy life!
Dr Stephen McKenzie
2 x The Happiness Trap, 2 x The Reality Slap
Dr Russ Harris
Broken Open
How difficult times can help us grow
by Elizabeth Lesser