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For those interested in learning more, The Mind Illuminated is by far the best book I've come across on the topic. It's an extremely systematic college level ma

For those interested in learning more, The Mind Illuminated is by far the best book I've come across on the topic. It's an extremely systematic college level manual for learning how to meditate. The author has a PhD in physiology, has been meditating for 40 years, taught neuroscience for years, and speaks Pali and Sanskrit, so he's able to read and interpret the original Buddhist texts. These combined allow him to teach with a unique depth and precision. Take a look at the Amazon reviews, and ask yourself if you've ever seen anything so highly rated: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integrating-Mindfulness/dp/1501156985/ref=dp_ob_title_bk https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integrati... I hope you find it as valuable as I did :)

nonsince 10y ago
Frustratingly, you can't get the kindle version if you live in the UK (I actually live in the Netherlands, which Amazon doesn't operate in at all, but my account is from the UK). The kindle version even shows up on the US site until I log in. EDIT: I tried to use Amazon.nl (they do have a kindle store, just not regular Amazon), they have the kindle version of the book but when I log in after buying it I'm told it's not available in my country
- markestefanos 10y ago
  Email me (in my profile).
  - nonsince 10y ago
    It's not in your profile
    - deleted 10y ago
      [deleted]
    - markestefanos 10y ago
      Thanks, fixed.
  - DanBC 10y ago
    You have to put your email address in the About: box. The email: box on your profile is only seen by mods.
    - markestefanos 10y ago
      Whoops, thanks for that, fixed now.
- jamiecollinson 10y ago
  I was just looking too, and it appears there's a separate listing for the kindle version: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integrating-Mindfulness-ebook/dp/B01LWVW6KP https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integra...
  - nonsince 10y ago
    You're a fucking hero
- aedron 10y ago
  It seems you solved the problem, but for the next time: You can add a U.S. address in your Amazon account (any random address will do) and set it as the primary address. Then buy the book, and right after switch the account back to your real address. I think I have even seen Amazon recommend this solution.

nonsince 10y ago

Frustratingly, you can't get the kindle version if you live in the UK (I actually live in the Netherlands, which Amazon doesn't operate in at all, but my account is from the UK). The kindle version even shows up on the US site until I log in. EDIT: I tried to use Amazon.nl (they do have a kindle store, just not regular Amazon), they have the kindle version of the book but when I log in after buying it I'm told it's not available in my country

markestefanos 10y ago
Email me (in my profile).
- nonsince 10y ago
  It's not in your profile
  - deleted 10y ago
    [deleted]
  - markestefanos 10y ago
    Thanks, fixed.
- DanBC 10y ago
  You have to put your email address in the About: box. The email: box on your profile is only seen by mods.
  - markestefanos 10y ago
    Whoops, thanks for that, fixed now.
jamiecollinson 10y ago
I was just looking too, and it appears there's a separate listing for the kindle version: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integrating-Mindfulness-ebook/dp/B01LWVW6KP https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integra...
- nonsince 10y ago
  You're a fucking hero
aedron 10y ago
It seems you solved the problem, but for the next time: You can add a U.S. address in your Amazon account (any random address will do) and set it as the primary address. Then buy the book, and right after switch the account back to your real address. I think I have even seen Amazon recommend this solution.