For free Buddhist teachings:

• http://www.dharmaseed.org

• http://www.audiodharma.org

 

For retreats and workshops in the Midwest: 

• http://www.midamericadharma.org

 

Columbia City Library:  

• http://www.dbrl.org

 

Spirit Rock:

• http://www.spiritrock.org/audio-resources

 

Whitehall Meditation, Bob Hodge, lead teacher. Contains information supporting the Purifying Perceptions retreat July 2016.

• http://www.whitehallmeditation.org/

 

Reading list at on the Insight Meditation Society web site: 

• http://www.dharma.org/resources

 

Books:

• The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield

  • This covers both the wisdom and compassion wings of practice by a founder of Western Buddhism.

• Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana

  • This is a great primer of mindfulness by a Therivadan Monk and brilliant individual.

• ​When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics) by Pema Chodron

  • Heart-Wisdom from the Tibetan tradition by a famous Western Nun.

• Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh, Arnold Kotler and H. H. the Dalai Lama 

  • Heart-Wisdom from a famous Vietnamese Zen monk

• Dancing with Life: Buddhist insights for finding meaning and joy in the face of suffering by Phillip Moffittand Venerable Ajahn Sumedho

  • ​An excellent but challenging book on the 4 Noble Truths, perhaps a follow up after Jack Kornfield’s book.

• True Refuge by Tara Brach

  • This is a good blend between Western Buddhism and psychology. She tells many stories about how she and her clients have worked with daily and sometimes difficult problems.