Mindfulness in Plain English (Bhante Henepola Gunaratana)

Full Title: Mindfulness in Plain English: Updated and Expanded Edition
Major Topic: Mindfulness
Level: all levels

Simple, clear explanation of how to approach meditation and the practice of mindfulness. A good way to clear up misconceptions about mindfulness and meditation and keep your practice on track.

Breath by Breath (Larry Rosenberg)

Full Title: Breath by Breath: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation
Major Topic: Using the breath as a basis for mindfulness.
Level: all levels

Contemporary commentary of one of the fundamental sutras of Buddhism–The Full Awareness of Breathing Sutra. This and the Foundations of Mindfulness Sutra are the basic practice texts of both Zen and Theravada Buddhism.. Best to spend some time with each practice as you read it..

Faith (Sharon Salzberg)

Full Title: Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience
Major Topic: faith, differenitated from belief
Level: all levels

Sharon’s personal and heartfelt exploration eloquently distinguishes between faith and belief. Sharon wrote this for those who experience despair. That may be a good time to read it.