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The book was highlighted as a seminal meditation guide that first introduced mindfulness to many in the United States, with one guest recalling it as a high‑school gift that shaped his practice. Another guest described it as his favorite meditation text, noting its lasting impact and the mountain visualization exercise that helped him through years of life. Both speakers praised its influence and enduring value.
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This is Rick Rubin's favorite book about meditation, which he was given when he was 14 and a half, and it helped him through many years of life, particularly the mountain visualization meditation.
My favorite book about meditation is called Wherever You Go There You Are.
I just got sent the 30th anniversary edition, which is completely rewritten. I have not yet read the rewritten version. But I love the original version and I know the rewritten version.
Such a great book.
And one of the things that I remember about that book that helped me through so many years of life and I have to go back to is this mountain visualization meditation? Being a mountain.
I don't know why I was so helpful. But goodness, was it helpful for me? It's a beautiful idea.
Episode: How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Med...
It was given to the speaker in high school and was one of the first books to popularize meditation and mindfulness practices in the United States.
That book is still available now. That book is called Wherever You Go There You Are by John Kabat-Zinn.