Resources

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I could go on all day with books, sites etc, etc, but here's a list of some of some sources I find inspiring. Of course I take no responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, content etc of the sources listed below, but my hope is that you may find something of interest or of use for your studies here: 

Websites

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https://awakentheworld.com 

https://www.alanwatts.org/

http://budokon.com/

https://donalcreedon.org/

https://dbohm.com/

http://www.druponrinpoche.org/en/

https://www.eckharttolle.com/

https://gaia.com

https://isha.sadhguru.org/global/en

https://kfoundation.org/

Mindfulness Association

https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/ 

https://mindandlife.org

https://www.ramdass.org/

Rick Hanson (free weekly newsletter and guided practices) https://www.rickhanson.net/
Samye Ling (the venue for the Mindfulness Associations one year trainings)
http://www.samyeling.org/ 

https://www.stillnessspeaks.com/

https://tergar.org/

Free Audio Resources

https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/resources-and-research/audio-resources/Apps
https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/resources-and-research/apps/
https://insighttimer.com/
https://www.headspace.com

https://app.tergar.org/

 
Recommended Reading 

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Barrett, T., Harris, V., Nixon, G. (Editors) (2019) Mindful Heroes: Stories of Journeys that Changed Lives. Aberdeen, Scotland: Inspired By Learning

Bohm, D. (2004) On Dialogue. Routledge

Brach, T. (2004) Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With The Heart of a Buddha. London: Bantum Books.Campbell, J. (1949) The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University PressChaskalson, M. (2011) The Mindful Workplace: Developing Resilient Individuals and Resonant Organisations. Wiley-Blackwell

Chödrön P. (1994) Start Where You Are: A Guide To Compassionate Living. Boston: Shambala

Creedon, D. (2017) The Main Of Light: Common Ground and Dividing Lines in the Teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti and Buddhism
Choden and Regan-Addis, H. (2018) Mindfulness Based Living Course. O-Books

Desikachar, T.K.V. (1999) The Heart of Yoga
Germer, C. (2009) The Mindful Path to Self Compassion: Freeing Yourself From Destructive Thoughts 
and Emotions. London: Guilford Press
Goleman, Daniel P and Dalai Lama. (2004) Destructive Emotions and How We Can Overcome Them. 
Bloomsbury
Goleman, Daniel P and Davidson, Richard J. (2017) The Science of Meditation: How to Change Your 
Brain, Mind and Body. Penguin Life
Hanh, Thich Nhat (1991) The Miracle of Mindfulness. London: Random House
Hanson, R and Seigel, D. (2009) Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and 
Wisdom. Oakland, USA: New Harbinger Publications.
Hanson, R. (2018) Resilient. Penguin
Harris, S (2014) Waking Up: Searching for Spirituality Without Religion. London: Black Swan
Kabat-Zinn, J (2001) Full Catastrophe Living: How to Cope with Stress, Pain and Illness Using 
Mindfulness Meditation. London: Piatkus
Kabat-Zinn, J (2004) Wherever You Go There You Are. London: Piatkus
Kabat Zinn, J (2012) Mindfulness for Beginners: Sounds True

Main, D. (2002) Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic
Nairn, R (2001) Diamond Mind: A Psychology of Meditation. London: Shambala.
Nairn, R (2007) Living, Dreaming, Dying. South Africa: Kairon Press.

Nairn, R (1997) Tranquil mind: an introduction to Buddhism and meditation. Kairon Press,South Africa 

Neff, C (2011) Self-Compassion. London: Hodder and Stoughton
Nisargadatta Maharaj. (1988) I Am That: Talks with Sri Niargadatta Maharaj. Acorn Press

Ogyen Trinley Dorje. (2017) Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society. Wisdom Publications

Seneca, L. A., & Gummere, R. M. (2016). Seneca's Letters from a stoic.

Shinshu Roberts. (2018) Being-Time: A Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Shobogenzo Uji

Shunryu Suziki (1973) Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation. Weatherhill

Swanson, A. (2019) Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice. DK
Tolle, E (2004) The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library
Tolle, E (2005) A New Earth. USA: Penguin
Tsoknyi Rinpoche; Swanson, E. (2012) Open Heart, Open Mind. A Guide To Inner Transformation. 
London: Rider
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. (2007) The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. 
Harmony 

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. (2019) In Love With the World. Penguin Random House

Teachers or Seekers

 
Rob Nairn, Donal Creedon, Alan Watts, Krishnamurti, Mooji, Sri Nisargadatta, Sadhguru, Ken Wilber, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Sam Watts, Eckhart Toll, Thich Nhat Hanh, David Wallace, Rick Hanson, Graham Hancock, Joe Rogan, Russell Brand, Bohm, Drupon Rinpoche, Karmapa and Joseph Campbell

 
Online Resources to Help You Think and Reflect

Like Stories of Old, Academy of Ideas, The School of Life, After Skool, Big Think, Awaken the World, Ted

Worth a Watch

Samadhi, Endgame 2050, Tapped, Gasland, Cowspiracy, After the Flood, Black Mirror, Zeitgeist, 
Finding Joe, Shawshank Redemption, The Bucket List, Hacksaw Ridge, Matrix, Baraka, Samsara,
Homo Toxicus, The Truman Show, Inception, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Blade Runner, Akong-A Remarkable Life, Kundun

 

Research on the MBLC

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The potential benefits of mindfulness meditation are now well researched and documented as I'm sure you are aware.  The focus here will be on providing you with some information on the research I have carried out so far on the Mindfulness Based Living Course. I hope this may be helpful in exploring the potential benefits of using this particular intervention in a work based setting and to provide easy access to this information to MBLC Facilitators and for students on the Studies in Mindfulness MSc at the University of Aberdeen. 

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Research on the Mindfulness Based Living Course The Effects of the 8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) When Delivered to a Mixed Group of Health Care Staff: A Prospective Pilot Study- Ian Rigg

 

Mindfulness based living. An Exploratory Study With Health Care Staff. Vida basada en el Mindfulness: estudio exploratorio con el personal sanitaria- Book Chapter- Ian Rigg and Julie McColl 

 

Barrett, T., Harris, V., Nixon, G. (Editors) (2019) Mindful Heroes: Stories of Journeys that Changed Lives. Aberdeen, Scotland: Inspired By Learning. Contributing chapter 10 by Ian Rigg