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Before going off to immerse oneself in a culture that values meditation and reflection, it is most helpful to understand how to meditate and reflect. This resource will be very useful to me, especially when we do the 10 day retreat at a Buddhist monastery.

Pema Chodron is a nun who writes about Buddhism in a way that western audiences can understand. Her book is filled with simple, applicable tenets of Buddhist philosophy that can be applied to anyones life, regardless of religion or belief. This book was very helpful for me in understanding Buddhism and meditation techniques.

An incredible true story about a Western nun who paved the way for women in Buddhist culture. Tension Palmo spent 12 years meditating in a cave on the side of a mountain, and in doing so proved that women are just as capable of extended meditation as are men. A great read, that provides lots of insight into Buddhism teachings and history.