Stilling The Mind

Silence isn’t empty—it’s full of answers.

In Stilling the Mind, renowned Buddhist scholar and teacher B. Alan Wallace explores one of the most profound practices in Tibetan Buddhism—Shamatha, or calm-abiding meditation. This isn’t just about relaxation. It’s about accessing a deep, stable clarity of mind that cuts through the chaos of modern life and opens the door to transformative insight.

Wallace walks readers through the Dzogchen tradition, often considered the pinnacle of Tibetan meditative wisdom. He distills complex teachings into clear, practical steps, guiding you from scattered attention toward sustained, spacious awareness. With a gentle but insightful voice, Wallace helps you learn how to recognize and release the compulsive habits of thought that drive stress, distraction, and dissatisfaction.

In this book, you’ll discover:

The foundations of focused, relaxed attention

How to calm mental chatter without suppressing it

The difference between awareness and thought

Why stillness is not passivity but powerful presence

How Shamatha leads to insight (Vipashyana) and, eventually, awakening

Whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, Stilling the Mind offers both depth and simplicity—making advanced Buddhist teachings feel personal, grounded, and applicable in daily life.

This is more than a guidebook—it’s a spiritual companion, a gentle reminder that true peace is always within reach.

Now available as a Free pdf download on Bookdio, it’s a calming and illuminating free books download that will help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with your deepest self.