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Books like Still the Mind

A warm, conversational invitation to drop the heavy baggage of the ego and simply exist in the present moment. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Still the Mind.

tranquil
contemplative
expansive
grounded

01
In my own way
Alan Watts · 1972
A playful, deeply philosophical stroll through the life of a man who spent his days dismantling the illusion of the self.
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- tranquil
- contemplative
- expansive
- playful
02
Become what you are
Alan Watts · 1995
A gentle, mind-expanding invitation to stop trying to fix yourself and simply experience the reality of who you already are.
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- tranquil
- contemplative
- expansive
- conversational
03
Full Catastrophe Living
Jon Kabat-Zinn
A grounding anchor in the storm of human suffering, offering a quiet, practical path to making peace with the present moment.
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- expansive
- grounded
04
Meditation for Beginners
Jack Kornfield
A warm, welcoming invitation to quiet the mind and find stillness amidst the chaos of daily life.
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- grounded
- gentle
- wise
- accessible
05
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-Zinn
A gentle, grounding invitation to stop running and finally arrive exactly where you already are.
Shares:
- grounded
- gentle
- letting go of control
06
The meditative mind
Daniel Goleman · 1988
A calm, cross-cultural exploration of the mind's capacity for stillness and altered states.
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- contemplative
- expansive
- grounded
07
The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
Andy Puddicombe
A calming, practical manual for finding mental clarity in just a few minutes a day.
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- grounded
- accessible
08
The Book
Watts, Alan Wilson · 1966
A gentle, mind-bending conversation that dismantles the illusion of your separate ego and welcomes you back to the universe.
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- tranquil
- contemplative
- expansive
- conversational
09
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Thich Nhat Hanh · 1987
A gentle invitation to slow down and find the sacred in the simplest acts of daily life.
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- tranquil
- contemplative
- gentle
10
Practising the Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle · 2001
A gentle, practical invitation to step out of the noise of your own mind and into the quiet clarity of the present moment.
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- tranquil
- contemplative
- grounded
- gentle
11
How to meditate
Lawrence Leshan · 1974
A grounded, practical exploration of inner stillness that bridges the gap between scientific observation and spiritual practice.
Shares:
- contemplative
- grounded
- inner stillness
12
Zen mind, beginner's mind
Suzuki, Shunryu
A gentle, paradoxical invitation to drop your expertise and experience the world with the fresh, open eyes of a beginner.
Shares:
- contemplative
- gentle

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