Here are some of the best instructors and platforms known for mindfulness meditation—each with their own style and strengths:
1. Jon Kabat-Zinn
Why: Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), he’s a pioneer in bringing mindfulness into medicine and mainstream culture.
Style: Scientific, therapeutic, non-religious.
Where: Books like “Wherever You Go, There You Are”; programs through UMass or Sounds True.
2. Tara Brach
Why: Combines mindfulness with self-compassion and psychological insight.
Style: Warm, spiritual, Buddhist-informed.
Where: TaraBrach.com – lots of free guided meditations and talks.
3. Jack Kornfield
Why: Renowned Buddhist teacher blending deep meditation with accessible teachings.
Style: Insight meditation (Vipassana), heart-centered.
Where: JackKornfield.com; Insight Timer app.
4. Sharon Salzberg
Why: Specialist in loving-kindness meditation (Metta), co-founder of Insight Meditation Society.
Style: Gentle, nurturing, heart-based.
Where: SharonSalzberg.com; books like “Real Happiness.”
5. Sam Harris
Why: Neuroscientist with a secular and philosophical approach.
Style: Rational, direct awareness, non-dual.
Where: Waking Up app – excellent for serious students of mindfulness.
6. Headspace (Andy Puddicombe)
Why: Former monk who made mindfulness accessible to millions.
Style: Friendly, structured, animated.
Where: Headspace app – great for beginners.
7. Thich Nhat Hanh (passed in 2022)
Why: Zen master who taught mindfulness as a way of life.
Style: Poetic, deeply peaceful, spiritually rooted.
Where: Books like “The Miracle of Mindfulness”; Plum Village app.
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