Mindfulness, or full attention, is one of the most useful tools in improving people’s quality of life , wherever they are. Its effectiveness in coping with illnesses and grieving situations, for example, has been scientifically proven, and there is increasing evidence that its use can also benefit completely healthy people without psychological disorders.
Reading books about Mindfulness is an excellent option to get in touch with full attention ; It allows us to delve into its theory and practice autonomously, learn about the aspects of this phenomenon that interest us most and judge in which areas of our lives it can be useful to us, all without compromising our schedules or paying for classes from the beginning.
However… Where to start reading books about Mindfulness?
The offer is very varied, and various titles that deal directly or indirectly with this topic are frequently published. If what you want is to have the opportunity to select from the most complete mindfulness books, you can see my recommendations below.
1. After the ecstasy, the laundry
Jack Kornfield , the author of this book, is a Buddhist monk with training in Psychology who has been spreading meditation methods for years. This is one of the most recommended books on Mindfulness for those people who want to understand the Eastern cultural background behind meditation techniques.
2. Awakening the heart: The art of loving yourself well
The psychologist Sandra García Sánchez-Beato offers in the book “Awakening the heart: the art of loving yourself well”, a series of guidelines and therapeutic resources, reflections and guided meditations with which we will learn to know ourselves better and develop transformative and positive energies.
This professional is a specialist in improving people’s self-knowledge, and with her book we will learn to know ourselves, improve ourselves, as well as others, and release the negative tendencies in our lives.
3. Mindfulness: curiosity and acceptance
A practical mindfulness manual from renowned psychiatrist and researcher Javier García Campayo In this book on Mindfulness, emphasis is placed on the empirical and scientific basis that supports the use of mindfulness as a useful tool in our lives.
4. The practice of mindfulness
John Kabat-Zinn In this book, he explains all the theoretical and practical foundations that you need to know to fully understand what Mindfulness is. This is a very complete book (more than 600 pages) that can be reread and consulted many times.
5. The book of Mindfulness
One of the most read and popular books on Mindfulness is this one by the Buddhist monk Bhante G Its pages not only talk about mindfulness, but also its relationship with other forms of meditation.
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6. Learn to practice Mindfulness
Vincent Simon , author of this book on Mindfulness, is and has been one of the main promoters of this discipline in Spain. With an approach clearly focused on practice, this work is an excellent option for anyone who intends to get started in the world of Mindfulness independently.
This book on Mindfulness indicates how to perform mindfulness exercises and explains through stories how this tradition relates to Buddhist philosophy. Its author, the Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important representatives of the Mindfulness movement, as well as a peace activist, and has published dozens of books on various topics.
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8. Initiation to Mindfulness
Another of the most read titles of Vincent Simon In this case, it is a relatively short book that summarizes all the fundamental concepts and ideas to understand Mindfulness and its usefulness.
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9. Mindfulness and science
To finish, another of the books by Javier García Campayo The title says it all; a book that explores the scientific foundation of Mindfulness. Especially recommended for students of psychology and health sciences in general.
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10. Mindfulness in everyday life
This work by Jon Kabat-Zinn is very useful as an introduction to mindfulness. It is an enjoyable read. intended as a guide to get started
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11. Mindfulness to teach and to learn
A guide written by several authors on Mindfulness especially indicated for people who are dedicated to the field of teaching and education with boys and girls in general.
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12. Mindfulness for beginners
The name of this book on Mindfulness created by Jon Kabat-Zinn It is perfectly descriptive. This is a relatively short work to learn the fundamentals of this practice.
