A couple of good books, especially for beginners in meditation and Buddhism. [View all]

Falling into Grace by Adyashanti is one of the best books I've ever read on any subject. He is a Buddhist, but in his teaching he seeks to connect with people of all faiths and backgrounds. I've found this style of writing from several Buddhist authors writing for a Western audience. They try to import Buddhist concepts into the Western mindset. Adyashanti accomplishes that well.

And I'm currently reading Buddha Standard Time by Lama Surya Das. I've only read the first 50 pages or so, but it is already been a very good book. Like Adyashanti's work it's ideal for the Western mind with it's introduction to Buddhist concepts. In this work, Lama Surya Das focuses on how we can make time for ourselves in our fast paced culture by bringing us into the moment to appreciate all that is instead of unconsciously moving through life in a reactionary kind of way.