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Meditation - Books That Inspire Me
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Prayers of the Cosmos: Meditations on the Aramaic Words of JesusPrayers of the Cosmos: Meditations on the Aramaic Words of Jesus by Neil Douglas-Klotz
Buy new: $10.40 / Used from: $4.46
An extraordinary and challenging book that will cause you to re-examine the very foundations of conventional Christian belief
Christian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of GodChristian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of God by James Finley
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $2.67
A beautifully meditative piece of writing all on its own, Finley's insights and erudition are truly admirable. This will be abook you will treasure, no matter what your spiritual background
In This Very Life : The Liberation Teachings of the BuddhaIn This Very Life : The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha by Sayadaw U. Pandita
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.05
Wow, absolutely inspirational - the Sayadaw gives you no chance to fudge, budge or procrastinate - now is the only chance you've got - start living an examined life!
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday LifePeace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.68
Master Nhat Hanh is one of the most glorious human beings alive, and his writing is clear, simple and utterly compelling - this book changed my life
John Main: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)John Main: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) by John Main
Buy new: $15.00 / Used from: $12.49
John Main was a true master, and Laurence Freeman is a living saint
Cell-Level Healing: The Bridge from Soul to CellCell-Level Healing: The Bridge from Soul to Cell by Joyce Whiteley Hawkes
Buy new: $16.29 / Used from: $4.57
Kooky, and a little new-age, I found this book surprisingly engaging, and a wonderful resource for teaching meditation classes. A real surprise.
Living Buddha, Living ChristLiving Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh
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The only way forward is together. Again, completely inspirational.
Swedenborg - Buddha of the North: Buddha of the North (Swedenborg Studies, No. 5)Swedenborg - Buddha of the North: Buddha of the North (Swedenborg Studies, No. 5) by D T Suzuki
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The Zen master talks about one of the great western mystics. Absolutely fascinating.
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" by Marianne Williamson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.97
Oh Marianne. Scoff if you like, but this is a beautifully written book and one that has changed thousands of lives. Marianne is the real thing, and I for one thank her for this remarkable text.
Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the BuddhaOld Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $9.93
The most gloriously poetic biography of Sakyamuni Buddha, and a truly unique book. Read it over the course of a year and see if it doesn't change you!
Instant Calm: Over 100 Easy-to-Use Techniques for Relaxing Mind and BodyInstant Calm: Over 100 Easy-to-Use Techniques for Relaxing Mind and Body by Paul Wilson
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.37
The original and still the best, this is a remarkably useful book, and a perfect meditation text for those who might cringe at the idea of "spirituality"