Meditation in the 21st century
by Gelong Thubten
Gelong Thubten writes in a warm, plain-spoken way, mixing personal stories, Buddhist framing, and pragmatic tips aimed at everyday happiness and basic meditation practice. The useful part is its steady, humane tone and short, approachable sections that make mindfulness feel attainable without technical jargon. The limiting part is its occasional repetition and reliance on anecdote over detailed secular explanations; readers looking for step-by-step programs or empirical justification may find it lightweight.
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The Sunday Times bestseller 'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. His book clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives...
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Consider The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. Recommended by 8 sources.
“Soft-spoken, heavily illustrated fable built from short dialogues and watercolor sketches. Each spread pairs a spare line of text with a loose drawing, so the pleasure is visual and aphoristic rather than narrative; readers collect felt-true sentences more than plot. Most useful when you want quick consolations, a prompt for conversation with a child, or a pause during a rough day. Limiting if you want sustained argument, concrete advice, or tightly plotted storytelling: the repetition of gentleness can feel sentimental or thin after a while.”
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