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The 7 Qualities of Mindfulness Trained in the Body Scan

By Ed Halliwell — 2016

The body scan is a foundational mindfulness practice that introduces us to working more skillfully with experience. Try it for yourself.

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How Mindfulness Changes the Emotional Life of Our Brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco

“Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to life’s slings and arrows and others more resilient?” In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection,...

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Richard Davidson
2019
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How to Sit

The first book in The Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.

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Thich Nhat Hanh
2014
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness—being awake and fully aware.

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Thich Nhat Hanh
1999
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Mindfulness in a Busy World: Lowering Barriers for Adults and Youth to Cultivate Focus, Emotional Peace, and Gratefulness

How can we increase the likelihood that people will be able to control their wandering mind, let go of upsetting thoughts and feelings, and apply the wisdom of mindfulness training to their day-to-day lives? Mindfulness in a Busy World offers a bridge between the ancient wisdom of Eastern...

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Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin, Kelsey Maki
2025
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The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life

What if you could open into a natural flow of wisdom, compassion, and joy in any moment? According to renowned meditation teacher Loch Kelly, this possibility is closer than you think.

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Loch Kelly
2025
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Deep Relaxation: Coming Home to Your Body

For nearly 30 years Sister Chan Khong’s Deep Relaxation practice has been a highlight for thousands of people who have attended Order of Interbeing Buddhist retreats.

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Sister Chan Khong
2012
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Developing Self Compassion (Guided Meditation) - Professor Paul Gilbert

This video features a short guided meditation from the Founder of Compassion Focused Therapy - Professor Paul Gilbert.

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Paul Gilbert
2019
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Whole Body Meditations: Igniting Your Natural Instinct to Heal

Describes the use of meditation to promote self-healing of the symptoms of both physical and mental conditions.

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Lorin Roche
2025
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Buddha's Nature

The Buddha said that "everything we need to know about life can be found inside this fathom-long body.

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Wes Nisker
2008
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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

Too busy to meditate? Can’t turn off your brain? Curious about mindfulness but more comfortable in the gym? This book is for you. You’ll also get access to guided audio meditations on the 10% Happier app, to jumpstart your practice from day one.

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Dan Harris, Jeffrey Warren, Carlye Adler
2025
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