Sources and helpful links
READING
Some of my students are interested in reading more about Mindfulness Meditation, so I have compiled a list of some of the books I have found to be beneficial to expanding this knowledge.
I hope you find them useful.
Although some of the later titles sound challenging.......they are very positive and extremely helpful!
Wherever you Go There You Are by Jon-Kabit Zinn
Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon-Kabit Zinn
Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabit Zinn, Ph.D.
Break Through Pain by Shinzen Young
The Wisdom of No Escape and The Path of Loving Kindness by Pema
Chodron
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
The Art of Happiness by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler. M.D.
WAYS TO ACCESS THE MEDITATION TEACHINGS OF SHINZEN YOUNG
Video youtube channels:
“ShinzenInterviews” (contains videos of interviews Stephanie Nash has done with Shinzen, some personal experiences, sometimes she asks questions a person new to meditation might ask. Fun and interesting.)
“ExpandContract” (contains videos of dharma talks Shinzen has given on retreats, as well as answers to questions that have been sent in.)
Websites:
www.Shinzen.org (info about retreats,CD’s,written articles)
www.BasicMindfulness.com (info on home phone retreats, articles)
OTHER MINDFULNESS SITES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN L.A. WEBSITES:
www.againstthestream.org
www.MindfulPathMeditation.com ( Jeanne Townsend’s site and blog, email for classes)
Meditation centers in other traditions:
Testimonials
"Jeanne Townsend has mastered the art of Mindfulness Coaching under my tutelage. She has a deep understanding and broad experience in this field."
Shinzen Young
"Jeanne Townsend is a gifted meditation teacher. She utterly demystifies the process for beginners and for seasoned meditators she cultivates "beginners mind.' Because of her many years of practice and study, Jeanne's tool chest is very large. If a particular meditation does not work for someone, she has many more that might. Jeanne's non-judgemental, compassionate demeanor allows the student to stop judging him or herselfand open to the meditation experience. After many years of trying and feeling like I failed, Jeanne's class finally gave me the tools to meditate."
Molly Hagen (owner of Mind in Body- a yoga studio)