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Whether you practice regularly with us or not, we'd like to provide suggestions for ways to explore meditation further. We'll keep adding resources as we come across them. If you'd like information on a topic that's not included here - or if you've got a resource you'd like us to consider adding - please reach out.
Julie's tip: At some point you might consider working with a qualified meditation teacher. A teacher can provide essential structure, guidance and advice for progressing along the meditation path, which you can't get from simply working with apps or reading books (I'm speaking from experience!).
If you're feeling like your path is stalling, that might be the time to find a teacher. Many meditation teachers (both secular and non) have online communities; you can also look to find in-person teachers near you. Feel free to contact Julie for further ideas.
Apps
Apps
There are a lot of meditation apps available! Here are ones we use and recommend:
Insight Timer - guided meditations, courses, music, etc. While the app has a paid tier, you'll find a large library of free materials from a range of traditions.
Healthy Minds Program - completely free, step-by-step approach to exploring our minds, drawing on the wisdom of neuroscience and contemplative traditions
Books
Books
There are a number of books in our library about meditation. The selection here includes both secular meditation and Buddhist teachers. This is not a comprehensive list; if you'd like to explore more, please contact Julie (as a librarian, she's happy to help people find books!).
The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a renowned meditation master and founder of the Tergar meditation community.
Start Here Now by Susan Piver, the founder and lead teacher of the Open Heart Project, an online meditation community. The book is on order at our library.
A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism by Courtland Dahl, a meditation teacher and scientist.
Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You're Wrung Out by Stress by Kristin Neff and Christopher Gerner. Kristin Neff is a leading research and teacher on self-compassion.
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg. Sharon Salzberg is a renowned teacher and one of the founders of the Insight Meditation Society.
Antiracism & Mindfulness
Antiracism & Mindfulness
As meditation traditions have come to the West, they have often happened in predominantly white spaces. As a result, meditation communities frequently have upheld systemic whiteness and perpetuated microaggressions on practitioners of color. Teachers like Lama Rod Owens, Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Ruth King, and Rhonda Magee help us do the work to create antiracist communities. Here are additional resources for both practitioners of color and white practitioners:
Black, Indigenous, People of Color Community Group from Common Ground Meditation Center in Minneapolis
Ruth King - Mindful of Race 101 training (scholarships are available and/or read her book)
Rhonda Magee's book: The Inner Work of Racial Justice
Scientific Research
Scientific Research
A lot of exciting research is being conducted on meditation. We'll post occasional links to studies here, but you can also explore the groundbreaking work being done at labs such as the Center for Health Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Podcasts & YouTube
Podcasts & YouTube
There are countless great podcasts out there about mindfulness, as well as many YouTube channels and videos about meditation. Start with this list or just start browsing some podcasts and see what resonates with you. Many teachers also have podcasts and YouTube videos, so if you encounter a teacher you like, see if they've got additional media resources.
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