Mark Epstein Books

Mark Epstein is a Harvard-educated psychotherapist, Buddhist practitioner and author. Several of his titles have earned the endorsement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

  1. 1Thoughts Without a Thinker

    Thoughts Without a Thinker

    Mark Epstein

    Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective

    4.4 (159 ratings)

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    What's Thoughts Without a Thinker about?

    Thoughts Without a Thinker (1995) describes the fundamental principles of the Buddhist tradition through a psychoanalytic lens. These blinks explain how meditation and mindfulness can soothe the mind, alleviate suffering and heal mental illness.

    Who should read Thoughts Without a Thinker?

    • People who suffer from depression and anxiety
    • Anyone interested in Buddhism or psychotherapy
    • Anyone skeptical about mindfulness
  2. 2Advice Not Given

    Advice Not Given

    Mark Epstein

    A Guide to Getting Over Yourself

    4.2 (94 ratings)

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    What's Advice Not Given about?

    Advice Not Given (2018) provides a fresh perspective on the practice of meditation from author Mark Epstein, an experienced psychiatrist who can attest to its therapeutic benefits. Epstein provides newcomers with a practical approach to meditation as he dispels the common misconceptions about the practice while offering clinical examples of how helpful it can be to our mental health.

    Who should read Advice Not Given?

    • Meditation newcomers
    • Students of mental health
    • Anyone interested in Buddhism