Mindfulness Resources

Some of these are either somewhat or very Buddhist in content. Those with an asterisk are primarily non-sectarian. All have been valuable along different points of my journey.

• A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield (1993)

• Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness by James Baraz (2012)

• Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness by Jon Kabat-Zinn (2005) *

• Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990) *

• How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chodron (2021) *

• Hurry Up and Meditate: Your Starter Kit for Inner Peace and Better Health by David Michie (2008) *

• Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh (1995)

• Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach (2004)

• Meditation & Relaxation in Plain English by Bob Sharples (2006) *

• Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein: (2016)

• Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana (1993, 2002)

• Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield (1987)

• The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Ronald Siegel (2010) *

• The Places that Scare You by Pema Chodron (2007)

• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (1999) *

• The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield (2008)

• When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron (2000)

• Where You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994) *

• Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson (2018)

• Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. (2013)

• Buddha’s Brain:The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson (2009)

• Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness by Rick Hason (2021)

• Meditations to Change Your Brain: Rewire Your Neural Pathways to Transform Your Life by Rick Hanson (audio)

• Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson (2018)

• The Science of Meditation: How to Change Your Brain, Mind, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson (2018)

• The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Responses to Stress Using Mindfulness & Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg (2016)

• Health journeys, A Meditation to Help You Sleep, by Belleruth Naparstek, 2000. (phone: 1-800-800-8661 or www.amazon.com)

• A Meditation for Relaxation and Wellness, by Belleruth Naparstek, 2001. (same as above - she has many topics from which to chose)

• Pure Stress Relief, a Lifescapes music collection, 2010.

• Robert W. Rand Mercury 29 Music, Wavepool: Deep Relaxation Soundtrack, by Robert Rand, 2009. (http://deeprelaxationmusic.com or try amazon.com)

• The Self Healing Series by Sounds True, Meditation for Optimum Health, by Andrew Weil, M.D., and Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., 2001.

• Sound Healing Center, Zen Garden (Music for Deep Sleep, Meditation, Spa, Healing, Relaxation), June 2, 2013

• Revolution of the Soul: Awaken to Love through Raw Truth, Radical Healing, and Conscious Action by Seane Corn (2022)

• Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath, Body, and Mind by Frank Jude Boccio (2004)

• The Way of QiGong by Kenneth Cohen (1997)

• Yoga Illustrated: For greater strength, flexibility, and focus by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, et al. (2005)

• Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann (1996)

• Benedict’s Dharma: Buddhists Reflect on The Rule of St. Benedict by Patrick Henry and David Steindl-Rast (2002)

• Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers by Thich Nhat Hanh (2000)

• Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh (2007)

• The Good Heart: Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2016)

• Without Buddha I Couldn’t Be a Christian by Paul F. Knitter (2013)

• Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg (2002)

• Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World through the practice of RAIN by Tara Brach (2019)

• Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind by Kristen Neff (2015)

• The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, et al. (2016)

• The Mindful Path to Self Compassion by Christopher Germer (2009)

• Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community by Larry Yang, et al. (2017)

• Joyfully Together: The Art of Building A Harmonious Community by Thich Nhat Hanh (2005)

• Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King (2018)

• Perfect Love Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart by John Welwood (2006)

• Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Non-Violent Communication by Oren Jay Sofer (2018)

• The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, et al. (2016)

• The Mindful Relationship: Easy Exercises to Make Mindfulness a Daily Relationship Practice by Lauren Korshak, LMFT (2019)

• Grieving Mindfully: A Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss by Sameet M. Kumar (2005)

• Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr (2020)

• Healing into Life and Death by Stephen Levine (1989)

• Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age by David Chernikof (2021)

• The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski and Rachel Naomi Remen (2019)

• The Grace in Aging: Awaken As You Grow Older by Kathleen Dowling Singh (2014)

• The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals and Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller (2015)

• Unattended Sorrow: Recovering From Sorrow and Reviving the Heart by Stephen Levine (2019)

• The Relaxation Response by Herber Benson (1976)

• Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free you from Anxiety, Fear, and Panic by J. Bentley (2007)

• Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins (2005)

• Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl (2000)

• Healing Emotions: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mindfulness, Emotions, and Health by Daniel Goleman (1997)

• Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer by M. Lerner (1994)

• Healing into Life and Death by Stephen Levine (1989)

• Healing and the Mind by Bill Moyers (1993)

• Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal. by Rachel Naomi Remen (1997)

• My Grandfather’s Blessing by Rachel N. Remen (2000)

• Heal Thyself: Lessons in Mindfulness in Medicine by S. Santorelli (1999)

• Eating Well for Optimum Health by Andrew Weil (2000)

• Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being by Andrew Weil (2007)

• The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark Williams, Teasdale and Jon Kabat-Zinn (2007)

• The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Responses to Stress Using Mindfulness & Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg (2016)

• In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine and Gabor Mate (2010)

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk (2015)

• The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma by James S. Gordon, MD (2019)

• Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing by David Treleaven (2018)

• Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine (1997)

• Finding a Joyful Life in the Heart of Pain: A Meditative Approach to Living with Physical, Emotional, or Spiritual Suffering by Darlene Cohen (2000)

• Group Wellness Programs for Chronic Pain and Disease Management by Caroline McManus (2003)

• Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno (2001)

• You are Not Your Pain: An 8-week Program Using Mindfulness to Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress, and Restore Well-Being by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman (2015)

• Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind by Christiana Wolf, MD, PhD. (2021)

Retreat Centers in and near St. Louis (these are ones I've been to - there are more)

• Mercy Retreat Center: 2039 N. Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131

• Pallottine Renewal Center: 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034

• Marianist Retreat and Conference Center: 400 Highway 109, Eureka, MO 63025

• King's House Retreat Center: 700 N 66th Street, Belleville, IL  62223

• Maria Center: 336 East Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125

• Our Lady of Snows: 442 S Demazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223

Retreat Centers in Other Places:

• IMS (Insight Meditation Society) in Barre, Massachusetts (Buddhist)

• Spirit Rock in Woodacre, California  (Buddhist)

• Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY (variety)

• 1440 Multiversity  near Santa Cruz, California (variety)

• Magnolia Grove in Batesville, Mississippi (Buddhist in Thich Naht Hahn tradition)

• Benedictine Inn Retreat and Conference Center in Beach Grove, IN (Centering Prayer tradition)....look up centering prayer retreat centers and a LOT will come up