Recommended Resources

Books, apps, and teachers to support your journey

📚 Books

These titles reflect a balance of clarity, depth, and accessibility—grounded in early Buddhist teachings:

• Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana
  A clear, practical guide to developing mindfulness and insight meditation.

• Breath by Breath by Larry Rosenberg
  Gentle and profound reflections on anapanasati and the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta.

• The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana
  A deeper dive into the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, accessible for those ready to go beyond the basics.

• Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization by Bhikkhu Anālayo
  A scholarly yet practical commentary on the Four Foundations, based on canonical sources.

• Stepping Out of Self-Deception by Rodney Smith
  A more advanced read for those with established practice, exploring how identity, clinging, and “selfing” distort our relationship to awareness—and how release comes through seeing clearly.

🎧 Talks & Guided Meditations

• Insight Timer
  A free app offering guided meditations, courses, and talks from teachers worldwide.
  → insighttimer.com

• Dharma Seed
  A treasure trove of free audio talks from Insight teachers such as Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and Bhikkhu Anālayo.
  → dharmaseed.org

• Orlando Insight Meditation Group
  A local sangha offering weekly talks (many by Peter Carlson), as well as daylongs and retreats.
  → orlandoinsightmeditation.org

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Recommended Resources

Books, apps, and teachers to support your journey

📚 Books

For Beginners and Foundations:

• Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana
  A clear, practical guide to developing mindfulness and insight meditation.

• The Buddhist Path to Simplicity by Christina Feldman
  A gentle, accessible introduction to living the Dhamma through simplicity, presence, and compassion.

• Breath by Breath by Larry Rosenberg
  Gentle and profound reflections on anapanasati and the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta.

• The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana
  A deeper dive into the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, written in a clear, practical tone.

For Intermediate Practitioners:

• The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering by Bhikkhu Bodhi
  A concise and powerful commentary on each factor of the Eightfold Path.

• The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa (John Yates, Ph.D.)
  A comprehensive guide to concentration and mindfulness practices, blending Buddhist theory with neuroscience.

• Perspectives on Satipaṭṭhāna by Anālayo
  A valuable expansion and reflection on his earlier work, addressing questions and critiques with depth and clarity.

• Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization by Bhikkhu Anālayo
  A scholarly yet practical commentary on the Four Foundations, deeply rooted in the suttas.

• Wisdom Wide and Deep by Shaila Catherine
  A structured and detailed guide to jhāna and vipassanā practice, ideal for those interested in deepening insight.

For Advanced Practitioners:

• Stepping Out of Self-Deception by Rodney Smith
  A profound and challenging book for experienced meditators, exploring identity, clinging, and the direct path to freedom through awareness.

🎧 Talks & Guided Meditations

• Insight Timer
  A free app offering guided meditations, courses, and talks from teachers worldwide.
  → insighttimer.com

• Dharma Seed
  A treasure trove of free audio talks from Insight teachers such as Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and Bhikkhu Anālayo.
  → dharmaseed.org

• Orlando Insight Meditation Group
  A local sangha offering weekly talks (many by Peter Carlson), as well as daylongs and retreats.
  → orlandoinsightmeditation.org