The Mind Illuminated vs Upside Down Zen: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Buddhism, Self help
The Mind Illuminated
The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master. This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is both deeply grounded in ancient…
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Upside Down Zen
Jordan O'Neill isn't a fan of labels, considering he has a few. Gay, geek, a librarian, socially awkward, a nervous rambler, an introvert, an outsider. The last thing he needs is one more. But he when he realises adding…
The verdict
- Readers rate The Mind Illuminated highest: The Mind Illuminated 4.1 · Upside Down Zen 3.8.
- Upside Down Zen is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for The Mind Illuminated.
- Upside Down Zen has the widest readership — 16 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Mind Illuminated | Upside Down Zen | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.9 (16) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (8) | — |
Reception
| The Mind Illuminated | Upside Down Zen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 8 | 16 |
| Editions | 7 | 2 |
| Pages | 484 | 288 |