25 Books like Waking Up

Break Through the Limits of the Brain

by Joseph Selbie • 2022

Your brain limits consciousness; it doesn't create it. A practice for bypassing the filter.

4.35

🧠 Consciousness Studies 🧘 Meditation Practice ❤️ Energy Body

Break Through the Limits of the Brain Summary

Break Through the Limits of the Brain 97%

Your brain limits consciousness; it doesn't create it. A practice for bypassing the filter.

by Joseph Selbie 2022

4.35

20 ratings

🧠 Consciousness Studies 🧘 Meditation Practice ❤️ Energy Body

No Self, No Problem

by Chris Niebauer • 2019

Split-brain patients proved the self is a story your left hemisphere tells on the fly.

4.25

4k+

🧠 Neuropsychology ☸️ Buddhist Philosophy 🪞 Illusion Of Self

No Self, No Problem 97%

Split-brain patients proved the self is a story your left hemisphere tells on the fly.

by Chris Niebauer 2019

4.25

4k+ ratings

🧠 Neuropsychology ☸️ Buddhist Philosophy 🪞 Illusion Of Self

How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain

by Andrew B. Newberg • 2016

A neural event underlies enlightenment. The science of the shift, and the practices that produce it.

3.91

314

🧠 Neurotheology 🔬 Contemplative Science 🌊 Altered States

How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain Summary

How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain 97%

A neural event underlies enlightenment. The science of the shift, and the practices that produce it.

by Andrew B. Newberg 2016

3.91

314 ratings

🧠 Neurotheology 🔬 Contemplative Science 🌊 Altered States

The Art of Solitude

by Stephen Batchelor • 2020

The deeper you go into solitude, the more you find everyone else waiting there.

3.61

1k+

🪷 Secular Buddhism 🧘 Contemplative Practice 🔍 Self-Inquiry

The Art of Solitude 97%

The deeper you go into solitude, the more you find everyone else waiting there.

by Stephen Batchelor 2020

3.61

1k+ ratings

🪷 Secular Buddhism 🧘 Contemplative Practice 🔍 Self-Inquiry

Zen and the Art of Consciousness

by Susan Blackmore • 2009

The self is a trick of the brain and free will a mirage. A Zen psychologist's investigation.

3.57

277

🧠 Consciousness Studies 🤔 Philosophy Of Mind 🪷 Zen Buddhism

Zen and the Art of Consciousness Summary

Zen and the Art of Consciousness 97%

The self is a trick of the brain and free will a mirage. A Zen psychologist's investigation.

by Susan Blackmore 2009

3.57

277 ratings

🧠 Consciousness Studies 🤔 Philosophy Of Mind 🪷 Zen Buddhism

Buddhism Plain & Simple

by Steve Hagen • 1997

Buddhism without the robes: the self is a mirage, everything flows, and the problem is clinging.

4.03

10k+

📿 Buddhist Philosophy 🪷 Secular Buddhism 🎋 Zen Buddhism

Buddhism Plain & Simple 97%

Buddhism without the robes: the self is a mirage, everything flows, and the problem is clinging.

by Steve Hagen 1997

4.03

10k+ ratings

📿 Buddhist Philosophy 🪷 Secular Buddhism 🎋 Zen Buddhism

Living Deeply

by Marilyn Mandala Schlitz • 2008

A worldview shift changes more than your situation. The how, from lab to meditation hall.

4.00

253

🧠 Transpersonal Psychology 🧘 Contemplative Practice 🔄 Spiritual Integration

Living Deeply 97%

A worldview shift changes more than your situation. The how, from lab to meditation hall.

by Marilyn Mandala Schlitz 2008

4.00

253 ratings

🧠 Transpersonal Psychology 🧘 Contemplative Practice 🔄 Spiritual Integration

What Are You Doing With Your Life

by J. Krishnamurti • 1899

The search for meaning, love, and security is itself the obstacle.

3.93

2k+

🧭 Self Inquiry ☯️ Non-Duality 🕊️ Modern Spirituality

What Are You Doing With Your Life Summary

What Are You Doing With Your Life 97%

The search for meaning, love, and security is itself the obstacle.

by J. Krishnamurti 1899

3.93

2k+ ratings

🧭 Self Inquiry ☯️ Non-Duality 🕊️ Modern Spirituality

Why God Won't Go Away

by Andrew B. Newberg • 2001

Your brain is built for God: the neuroscience behind why spiritual experiences feel so real.

3.89

1k+

🧠 Neuroscience Of Religion 🧘 Meditation Science 🌌 Altered States

Why God Won't Go Away 97%

Your brain is built for God: the neuroscience behind why spiritual experiences feel so real.

by Andrew B. Newberg 2001

3.89

1k+ ratings

🧠 Neuroscience Of Religion 🧘 Meditation Science 🌌 Altered States

Buddhism without Beliefs

by Stephen Batchelor • 1997

The Buddha's path works without karma, rebirth, or any belief you can't verify for yourself.

4.01

10k+

🧘 Secular Buddhism 📖 Buddhist Philosophy 🤔 Agnostic Spirituality

Buddhism without Beliefs 96%

The Buddha's path works without karma, rebirth, or any belief you can't verify for yourself.

by Stephen Batchelor 1997

4.01

10k+ ratings

🧘 Secular Buddhism 📖 Buddhist Philosophy 🤔 Agnostic Spirituality

On Relationship

by J. Krishnamurti • 1992

Your relationships reveal every hidden corner of your mind. The world changes when you look.

4.35

353

🧘 Eastern Philosophy 🔍 Spiritual Inquiry 🪷 Non-Attachment

On Relationship 96%

Your relationships reveal every hidden corner of your mind. The world changes when you look.

by J. Krishnamurti 1992

4.35

353 ratings

🧘 Eastern Philosophy 🔍 Spiritual Inquiry 🪷 Non-Attachment

Meditation Is Not What You Think

by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 2018

Your attention is under siege. Meditation is how you reclaim it, one moment at a time.

3.55

996

🧘 Secular Mindfulness 🌸 Present Moment Awareness 🔮 Non-Dual Awareness

Meditation Is Not What You Think Summary

Meditation Is Not What You Think 96%

Your attention is under siege. Meditation is how you reclaim it, one moment at a time.

by Jon Kabat-Zinn 2018

3.55

996 ratings

🧘 Secular Mindfulness 🌸 Present Moment Awareness 🔮 Non-Dual Awareness

Pursuing Consciousness

by Peter Ralston • 2015

Enlightenment is not an experience. It's what remains when you see through the self entirely.

4.72

🌀 Non-Dual Awareness 🧩 Dismantling Self-Identity 🔮 Present Moment Awareness

Pursuing Consciousness 96%

Enlightenment is not an experience. It's what remains when you see through the self entirely.

by Peter Ralston 2015

4.72

95 ratings

🌀 Non-Dual Awareness 🧩 Dismantling Self-Identity 🔮 Present Moment Awareness

Awareness

by Osho • 2001

Self-improvement and morality are cages. True freedom is learning to watch your own mind.

4.31

3k+

🧘 Eastern Philosophy 👁️ Witness Consciousness ☯️ Non-Dual Awareness

Awareness 96%

Self-improvement and morality are cages. True freedom is learning to watch your own mind.

by Osho 2001

4.31

3k+ ratings

🧘 Eastern Philosophy 👁️ Witness Consciousness ☯️ Non-Dual Awareness

After Buddhism

by Stephen Batchelor • 2015

Before Buddhism became a religion, it was a practical philosophy for flourishing in this life.

4.20

918

🏛️ Secular Buddhism 📜 Buddhist Philosophy 🔬 Religious Naturalism

After Buddhism 96%

Before Buddhism became a religion, it was a practical philosophy for flourishing in this life.

by Stephen Batchelor 2015

4.20

918 ratings

🏛️ Secular Buddhism 📜 Buddhist Philosophy 🔬 Religious Naturalism

On Fear

by J. Krishnamurti • 1994

Fear isn't something you have; it's something thought creates between past and future.

4.32

933

🕉️ Nondual Philosophy 🧘 Present Awareness 😨 Psychology Of Fear

On Fear 96%

Fear isn't something you have; it's something thought creates between past and future.

by J. Krishnamurti 1994

4.32

933 ratings

🕉️ Nondual Philosophy 🧘 Present Awareness 😨 Psychology Of Fear

Simulations of God

by John C. Lilly • 1975

God is a simulation your mind builds, and altered states reveal the source code.

4.00

133

🧠 Consciousness Studies 🌀 Altered States 🔬 Transpersonal Psychology

Simulations of God 96%

God is a simulation your mind builds, and altered states reveal the source code.

by John C. Lilly 1975

4.00

133 ratings

🧠 Consciousness Studies 🌀 Altered States 🔬 Transpersonal Psychology

Joy

by Osho • 2004

Your ego feeds on problems. Boredom is a doorway, not an enemy, and joy waits underneath.

4.18

3k+

🧘 Meditation Practice 🍂 Non-Attachment ⏳ Present Moment Awareness

Joy 96%

Your ego feeds on problems. Boredom is a doorway, not an enemy, and joy waits underneath.

by Osho 2004

4.18

3k+ ratings

🧘 Meditation Practice 🍂 Non-Attachment ⏳ Present Moment Awareness

Digital Dharma

by Deepak Chopra • 2024

AI does not have a soul, but it can help you find yours.

3.60

188

🧘 Eastern Philosophy 📱 Tech And Spirituality 👁️ Ego And Awareness

Digital Dharma 96%

AI does not have a soul, but it can help you find yours.

by Deepak Chopra 2024

3.60

188 ratings

🧘 Eastern Philosophy 📱 Tech And Spirituality 👁️ Ego And Awareness

The Fullness of the Ground

by Judith Blackstone • 2023

Oneness is an experience inside the body, not a concept. The practice of inhabiting yourself awake.

4.79

🕉️ Nonduality 🧘 Embodied Awareness 🙏 Spiritual Practice

The Fullness of the Ground 96%

Oneness is an experience inside the body, not a concept. The practice of inhabiting yourself awake.

by Judith Blackstone 2023

4.79

19 ratings

🕉️ Nonduality 🧘 Embodied Awareness 🙏 Spiritual Practice

The Beauty of Life

by J. Krishnamurti • 2023

The effort to meditate is the very thing blocking the silence you seek.

4.39

🌀 Nondual Awareness 🔍 Self-Inquiry ☸️ Eastern Philosophy

The Beauty of Life 96%

The effort to meditate is the very thing blocking the silence you seek.

by J. Krishnamurti 2023

4.39

28 ratings

🌀 Nondual Awareness 🔍 Self-Inquiry ☸️ Eastern Philosophy

True Meditation

by Adyashanti • 2006

Stop trying to meditate. The practice of non-doing leads to a freedom that was already there.

4.44

893

🧘 Meditation Guides ✨ Spiritual Awakening ❓ Self-Inquiry

True Meditation 96%

Stop trying to meditate. The practice of non-doing leads to a freedom that was already there.

by Adyashanti 2006

4.44

893 ratings

🧘 Meditation Guides ✨ Spiritual Awakening ❓ Self-Inquiry

Aware

by Daniel J. Siegel • 2018

A visual map of the mind trains attention, dissolves mental filters, and opens new possibilities.

3.60

1k+

🧘 Mindfulness Meditation 🎯 Attention Training 🧠 Neuroplasticity

Aware 96%

A visual map of the mind trains attention, dissolves mental filters, and opens new possibilities.

by Daniel J. Siegel 2018

3.60

1k+ ratings

🧘 Mindfulness Meditation 🎯 Attention Training 🧠 Neuroplasticity

Original Love

by Henry Shukman • 2024

From suffering to love: four meditative stages that reveal the boundless heart already within you.

4.32

251

🧘 Contemplative Spirituality 📿 Buddhist Practice 🪷 Zen Buddhism

Original Love 96%

From suffering to love: four meditative stages that reveal the boundless heart already within you.

by Henry Shukman 2024

4.32

251 ratings

🧘 Contemplative Spirituality 📿 Buddhist Practice 🪷 Zen Buddhism

The Book Of Secrets

by Deepak Chopra • 2004

Your awareness creates reality. The wholeness you seek is already here, hidden by misperception.

4.00

9k+

🕉️ Nonduality 📿 Eastern Philosophy 🧠 Consciousness Studies

The Book Of Secrets 96%

Your awareness creates reality. The wholeness you seek is already here, hidden by misperception.

by Deepak Chopra 2004

4.00

9k+ ratings

🕉️ Nonduality 📿 Eastern Philosophy 🧠 Consciousness Studies

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