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Meditation Books, CDs, and DVDs

A selection of what we consider to be the best books and courses (including CDs and DVDs) by respected teachers on meditation for beginners wanting to learn how to meditate.

We also have books offering instruction for those experienced buddhist practitioners seeking further guidance in mindfulness (breathing) and insight (vipassana) meditation.

Whether for health reasons or as part of your spiritual practice, the benefits of meditation have been well documented. These resources can help you to establish and develop a meditation practice that supports a sane and balanced lifestyle.

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Meditation Courses Pema Chodron New Meditation Books Chogyam Trungpa Thich Nhat Hanh
Audio/Visual

Meditation Courses


 
Meditation courses (as cds or dvds) offer guided meditation with step-by-step instructions as well as practical insights.

These teachings, by some of today's most gifted Buddhist teachers, can help you begin and maintain your practice of mindfulness meditation. 20% Spring Discount


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Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön is widely known for her charming and down-to-earth interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism for Western audiences. Pema studied under the meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and currently studies with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Pema is the resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We offer a comprehensive selection of her books and recordings of her talks. 20% Spring Discount

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New Meditation Books

 

Some of the latest titles available online.

Chogyam Trungpa

Chögyam Trungpa

 
The founder of Shambhala, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-1987) was the 11th in the line of Trungpa tulkus of the Kagyu lineage of Tibet.  He was instrumental in bringing the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism to the west, and was renowned for his ability to present the essence of the dharma in language that speaks directly to western students.

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Thich Nhat Hanh

 
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Zen master, scholar, poet, and peace activist.  He lives in Plum Village, his meditation community in France, where he teaches, writes, and gardens.  He leads mindful living retreats worldwide.
  He was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize and is the author of over thirty books.


Sakyong Mipham Health and Healing Tibetan Buddhism Death and Rebirth Buddhist Music





Sakyong Mipham


Sakyong Mipham



The eldest son and spiritual successor of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche  is the holder of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, as well as the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibet. Educated in Buddhist meditation, philosophy, and ritual, as well as calligraphy, poetry and archery, Sakyong Mipham was raised in both Eastern and Western traditions and is also an accomplished marathon runner. He teaches throughout the world.


Yoga/Health/Chi Kung

Health and Healing

 
The Buddhist perspective on health and healing.



H.H. 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

Tibetan Buddhism

 
Books from the Mahayana and Tantric Tibetan Buddhist tradition on mindfulness and awareness meditation practice; Mahamudra and  Dzogchen;
stages of the path; Lojong mind training; Madhyamaka or Middle-way meditations; and Ngondro and Yidam practices; from the Indian lineage ancestors through to contemporary teachers' instruction on the tradition's application to modern life.


Death and Dying

Death and Rebirth

 
Most of us go to extraordinary lengths to ignore, laugh off, or deny the fact that we are going to die, but preparing for death is one of the most rational and rewarding acts of a lifetime. ~ A Year to Live: How to Live This Year As If it Were Your Last, by Stephen Levine.



Audio/Visual

Buddhist Music

  We carry Buddhist music in several styles, including:
  • Music by dharma teachers
  • Traditional Tibetan chanting and songs
  • Tibetan chanting with modern instrumentation
  • Contemporary dharma songs
  • Soothing instrumental music

Vegetarian Cookbooks Classic Texts Children's Books Interfaith Mindfulness Meditation
Cooking

Vegetarian Cookbooks

 

Our cookbooks include vegetarian cookbooks from dharma centers and guides to mindful eating, as well as the perennial favorites Moosewood and Enchanted Broccoli Forest.  Nepali and Tibetan cookbooks include traditional meat dishes.

Classic Texts

Classic Texts

  • A selection of sutras - the original teachings of the Buddha - and commentaries on them
  • A variety of translations of the Dhammapada
  • Life stories of the Buddha and Jataka Tales
  • Essential texts in the Mahayana and Zen traditions
  • Practical books of meditation instruction

Children

Children

  • traditional Buddhist stories for children
  • Buddhist and contemplative art for children
  • guides for Buddhist families


Dharma For Today

Interfaith Meditation Books

 
Buddhist / Christian meditation.


Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation

 
Books on Mindfulness Meditation from a wide variety of traditions and disciplines, including Zen, Kyudo, Tibetan Buddhism.


Other Selections
Dharma For Today

Other Selections

 
Meditation instruction and dharma teachings from many of today's leading Buddhist teachers.