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Are you looking for fulfilling reads that will help you find calm and clarity through mindfulness? These titles give an accessible introduction to the techniques, science and spiritual underpinnings of this ancient yet incredibly relevant practice. A Christchurch City Libraries list.

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  • Life Hacks From the Buddha

    How to Be Calm and Content in a Chaotic World

    Fernando, Tony
    Dr. Tony Fernando is an Auckland based academic, psychiatrist and sleep specialist who was also ordained as a Buddhist monk. He has brought that experience and expertise to his first book, where he provides clear and practical suggestions to calm…
    Book, 2024Auckland, New Zealand : HarperCollins Publishers, 2024. — 158.1 FER
  • Freelance writer Madeleine Doer explores how to embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life by taking productivity off its pedestal, dismantling comparison to others, and adjusting the unrealistic expectations of what can be done in a…
    Book, 2022New York : Avery, [2022] — 152.44 DOR
  • You Are Here

    Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

    Nhá̂t Hạnh, Thích, 1926-2022
    Widely regarded Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shares a collection of simple, warm and accessible practices to help cultivate mindful presence in everyday life. Here he gently explores sensations of the breath, body and natural world to compassionately…
    Book, 2023Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala Publications, Inc., 2023. — 294.34 NHA
  • How to Take a Breath

    Reduce Stress and Improve Performance by Breathing Well

    Clifton-Smith, Tania
    Physiotherapist and breathing dysfunction specialist Tania Clifton-Smith offers tips and recipes to breathe well for reducing stress and anxiety, better sleep, clearer thinking, a tip-top immune system and Covid recovery. A comprehensive and…
    Book, 2021[Auckland] : Penguin Random House New Zealand, 2021. — 615.836 CLI
  • The Power of Now

    a Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

    Tolle, Eckhart, 1948-
    Eckhart Tolle is a new age spiritual teacher with a knack for making spiritual and philosophical concepts easy to understand and implement. Over two million copies of this inspiring book have been sold since its release in the 1990's, and it comes…
    Book, 2000Rydalmere, N.S.W. : Hodder Headline Australia, 2000 (2001 [printing]) — 158.1 TOL
  • Wawata

    Moon Dreaming : Daily Wisdom Guided by Hina, the Māori Moon

    Elder, Hinemoa
    Māori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder invites her readers to connect with Hina, the moon, in "Wawata". Dr Elder offers anecdote and humour as well as advice as she maps a journey through the Māori lunar calendar in a wellbeing guide described as…
    Book, 2022Auckland, N.Z. : Penguin Books, 2022 — 158.1 ELD
  • The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

    the Astonishing Science Behind How Everyday Hobbies Help You Relax, Work More Efficiently and Lead a Healthier Life

    Rodski, Stan
    For those who want to know the facts and science behind mindfulness. A cognitive neuroscientist explains this in simple terms, while discussing the benefits and giving guidance on how to practise it.
    Book, 2019Sydney : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2019. — 158.12 ROD
  • Wherever You Go, There You Are

    Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

    Kabat-Zinn, Jon
    In this book, Jon Kabat-Zinn maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks to both those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone with an interest in reclaiming the present…
    Book, 2014New York : Hachette Books, [2014] — 158.12 KAB
  • Finding Calm

    Managing Fear and Anxiety in An Uncertain World

    Johal, S. S. (Sarbjit S.)
    Experienced clinical psychologist Sarb Johal has assisted successive New Zealand Governments respond to earthquakes and Covid-19. In "Finding Calm" he offers tips and strategies to help us all maintain our equilibrium in a Covid world.
    Book, 2022Auckland : Penguin Books, 2022. — 152.46 JOH
  • Your Guide to Forest Bathing

    Experience the Healing Power of Nature

    Clifford, M. Amos, 1954-
    This is a highly rated guide to the traditional Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, often translated as 'forest bathing', or mindfulness in a natural setting. As one critic said it is “a beautiful and inspiring guide inviting us to seek out the trees and…
    Book, 2018Newburyport, Massachusetts : Conari Press, 2018. — 615.535 CLI
  • Mindwandering

    How It Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity

    Bar, Moshe (Neuroscientist)
    Moshe Bar was initially sceptical about the value of meditation, but the neuroscientist gave it a go and was won over by the benefits of mind wandering. He analyses the pros and cons of letting your mind drift and offers advice on how to best…
    Book, 2022London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022. — 612.82 BAR
  • Mindfulness

    An Eight-week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

    Williams, J. Mark G.
    It’s tough getting a new habit to stick, but here you will find a step-by-step roadmap to help you introduce more mindfulness into your life. Oxford Professor Mark Williams and journalist Danny Penman use metaphors to simplify concepts, and…
    Book, 2012New York : Rodale Books, 2012. — 155.9042 WIL
  • Mindfulness is part of the several ancient eastern ancient practices and this streaming video on Kanopy will introduce you to both Chinese and Indian traditions.
    Streaming Video, 2017[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2017. — DIGITAL
  • This magazine is produced by Mindful Communications, a Public Benefit Corporation, which dedicates itself to “being a voice for the emerging mindfulness community”. An excellent source of news, inspiration and ideas to help you live mindfully. You…
    Online Magazine, Cleveland : Foundation for a Mindful Society. — DIGITAL