Books
Recommended Readings
This section serves as a collection of books that can help you discover deeper levels of truth, meaning, and wholeness. I have grouped books into specific topics – such as understanding the ego, mental health, meditation, psychedelics, and more – to help guide your reading selection. The most insightful list includes the books which have had the greatest impact on me. Book titles are linked to a brief summary and book notes.
Most Insightful
- The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa
- Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha by Daniel Ingram
- Seeing that Frees by Rob Burbea
- The Master and His Emissary by Iain Mcghilchrist
- The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
- Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Mental Health
- The Upward Spiral by Alex Korb
- The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
- Lost Connections by Johann Hari
- In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate
Psychedelics
- How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
- The Secret Chief Revealed by Myron J. Stolaroff
- The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide by James Fadiman
- From Chocolate to Morphine: Everything you need to know about Mind-Altering Drugs by Andrew Weil
- Tryptamine Palace by James Oroc
Communicating & Relating
- Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
- The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
- Polarity Management by Barry Johnson
Understanding The Ego
- No Self No Problem by Chris Niebauer
- The Master and His Emissary by Iain Mcghilchrist
- The Self Illusion by Bruce Hood
- Cutting through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa
Meditation
- Seeing that Frees by Rob Burbea
- The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa
- Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha by Daniel Ingram
Spirituality & Philosophy
- Awareness by Anthony De Mello
- A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber
- Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
- Be Here Now by Ram Dass
- The Ascent of Humanity by Charles Eisenstein
Awake: It’s Your Turn by Angelo Dilullo
Awake: It's Your Turn by Angelo Dilullo is the first and last book you'll need to wake up. Free from dogma or stale tradition Angelo's approach to...
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate is a riveting exploration of addiction. Mate's vivid description of working with severely addicted...
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk is the go-to book for understanding and healing trauma. Highly recommend for anyone in...
Seeing That Frees by Rob Burbea
Seeing that frees by Rob Burbea is one of the most insightful books for meditators looking to go deeper into their practice. Although Burbea starts...
Lost Connections by Johann Hari
In "Lost Connections" journalist Johann Hari argues that the widespread depression epidemic is a product of disconnection. He goes on to illuminate...
The Upward Spiral by Alex Korb
In "The Upward Spiral” Alex Korb shows us how to use neuroscience to reverse the course of depression. Packed with practical tips this book can...
Polarity Management by Barry Johnson
In "Polarity Management” Barry Johnson introduces a process for managing unresolvable conflicts. A lot of the difficulties we experience in life are...
The Self Illusion by Bruce Hood
The Self Illusion By Bruce Hood uses a western and scientific perspective to illuminate what the great spiritual traditions have been teaching for...
The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGhilchrist
"The Master and His Emissary" by Iain McGhilchrist is a fascinating exploration of our brain's two hemispheres and how they impact our understanding...