17 Best Meditation Books
We analyzed 7+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 17 best meditation books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Meditation books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best meditation books" and study the top 7+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
17 Best Meditation Books
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Mindfulness in Plain English
Also recommended by
2 people
Vinod Khosla recommended this bookVinod Khosla
"Easy access to meditation." - Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla's recommendation of this book 
Shane Parrish recommended this bookShane Parrish
"Deepens our understanding of the nuts-and-bolts of meditation." - Shane Parrish
Shane Parrish's recommendation of this book
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life
Also recommended by
2 people
Tristan Harris recommended this bookTristan Harris
"The point is that you will repeat our same mental habits everywhere we go." - Tristan Harris
Tristan Harris's recommendation of this book 
Rick Rubin recommended this bookRick Rubin
"It’s a great book if you’ve never meditated, and if you’ve been meditating for 50 years." - Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin's recommendation of this book
The Miracle of Mindfulness
An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Also recommended by
1 person
Kevin Rose recommended this bookKevin Rose
"It was [the book] that really got me into mindfulness and applying it to everyday life." - Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose's recommendation of this book
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Also recommended by
7 people
Steve Jobs recommended this bookSteve Jobs
Brent Schlender said Steve Jobs reread this book several times.
Steve Jobs's recommendation of this book - Kevin Rose recommended this book
Kevin Rose
"You could read over time and time again." - Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose's recommendation of this book 
Sharon Salzberg recommended this bookSharon Salzberg
"Greatly influenced my life." - Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg's recommendation of this book 
Leo Babauta recommended this bookLeo Babauta
"A classic." - Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta's recommendation of this book 
Marc Benioff recommended this bookMarc Benioff
Marc Benioff texted The New York Times a screenshot of a quote from this book.
Marc Benioff's recommendation of this book 
Garry Tan recommended this bookGarry Tan
Garry Tan shared this book on Instagram.
Garry Tan's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Andy Puddicombe
"A great all-round book for anyone interested in mindfulness." - Andy Puddicombe
- Andy Puddicombe
10% Happier
How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story
Also recommended by
3 people
Peter Attia recommended this bookPeter Attia
"I’ve read a lot about mediation, but it was the first book I read where I thought, 'I can relate to this guy.'" - Peter Attia
Peter Attia's recommendation of this book 
Veronica Belmont recommended this bookVeronica Belmont
"Made me totally rethink mindfulness and meditation." - Veronica Belmont
Veronica Belmont's recommendation of this book 
Danny Miranda recommended this bookDanny Miranda
"Would recommend this to anyone who 'doesn’t have time to meditate' or is skeptical of the practice in general." - Danny Miranda
Danny Miranda's recommendation of this book
How to Meditate
A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
Real Happiness
A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation
Also recommended by
1 person
Dan Harris recommended this bookDan Harris
"A good starter." - Dan Harris
Dan Harris's recommendation of this book
8 Minute Meditation
Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life.
Meditation for Beginners
The Mind Illuminated
A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness
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Search Inside Yourself
The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
Also recommended by
3 people
Matt Mullenweg recommended this bookMatt Mullenweg
"Pretty cool for leaders of companies because it talks about the business benefits of mindfulness." - Matt Mullenweg
Matt Mullenweg's recommendation of this book 
Chip Conley recommended this bookChip Conley
Chip Conley mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Chip Conley's recommendation of this book 
Arianna Huffington recommended this bookArianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington mentioned this book in her book "Thrive."
Arianna Huffington's recommendation of this book
Meditation in Action
Also recommended by
2 people- Steve Jobs recommended this book
Steve Jobs
Daniel Kottke said he and Steve Jobs definitely read this book prior to the India trip.
Steve Jobs's recommendation of this book 
Duncan Trussell recommended this bookDuncan Trussell
Duncan Trussell recommended this book on Twitter.
Duncan Trussell's recommendation of this book
Meditation Now
10-Minute Meditations to Restore Calm and Joy Anytime, Anywhere
Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction
A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors
Practical Meditation for Beginners
10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
What Is Zen?
Why Can't I Meditate?
How to Get Your Mindfulness Practice on Track
Sources
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10 Best Meditation Books (From Beginner to Expert)
choosemuse.com
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10 Best Books on Meditation - for Both Budding Meditators and Experienced Practitioners - Goalcast
goalcast.com
- 3
Best meditation books
mayooshin.com
- 4
21 Of The Best Mindfulness and Meditation Books for Beginners
bookriot.com
- 5
50 Best Meditation Books of All Time - PositivePsychology.com
positivepsychology.com
- 6
Bookclubbest books on meditation for beginners
nerdycreator.com
- 7
Blog5 best books about meditation
mindworks.org
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