{"schema_version":"bf_book_companion_v1","release_id":"20260417T162657Z","book":{"amazon_purchase_url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501156985?tag=bookfrontier-20","asin":"1501156985","authors":["John Yates","Matthew Immergut","Jeremy Graves","Culadasa (John Yates)"],"book_id":"9781501156984","canonical_url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/the-mind-illuminated-1501156985","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9781501156984.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","description":"A revolutionary, science-based approach to meditation from a neuroscientist turned meditation master, The Mind Illuminated is an accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start—or improve—their daily meditation practice. The book that bestselling meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg raves “brings the path of meditation to life,” 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 spiritual teachings about mindfulness and holistic health, and also draws from the latest brain science to provide a roadmap for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of mindfulness. Dr. John Yates offers a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, including steps to overcome mind wandering and dullness, extending your attention span while meditating, and subduing subtle distractions. This groundbreaking manual provides illustrations and charts to help you work through each stage of the process, offering tools that work across all types of meditation practices. The Mind Illuminated is an essential read, whether you are a beginner wanting to establish your practice or a seasoned veteran ready to master the deepest state of peace and mindfulness.","forthcoming":false,"isbn13":"9781501156984","publication_date":"20170103","publisher":"Atria Books","slug":"the-mind-illuminated","subtitle":"A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness","title":"The Mind Illuminated"},"discovery":{"categories":{"all":[{"bisac_code":"REL007020","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":0.8605,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"REL007040","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Theravada Buddhism","score":0.8415,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"REL007050","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Tibetan Buddhism","score":0.8134,"source":"bisac_hint_model"}],"hint":[{"bisac_code":"REL007020","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":0.8605,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"REL007040","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Theravada Buddhism","score":0.8415,"source":"bisac_hint_model"},{"bisac_code":"REL007050","confidence_band":"medium","label":"Tibetan Buddhism","score":0.8134,"source":"bisac_hint_model"}],"publisher":[{"bisac_code":"OCC010000","confidence_band":"high","label":"Meditation","score":1,"source":"onix_publisher_code"},{"bisac_code":"PSY008000","confidence_band":"high","label":"How We Think & Learn","score":1,"source":"onix_publisher_code"},{"bisac_code":"REL007020","confidence_band":"high","label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":1,"source":"onix_publisher_code"}]},"genres":[{"label":"Buddhist Practice & Ritual","score":0.8605,"slug":"buddhist-practice-ritual"},{"label":"Theravada Buddhism","score":0.8415,"slug":"theravada-buddhism"},{"label":"Tibetan Buddhism","score":0.8134,"slug":"tibetan-buddhism"}],"reader_fit":["Good for readers who enjoy Buddhist Practice & Ritual","Good for readers interested in personal development","Good for fans of Meditation"],"related_lists":[{"intro":"","slug":"shelf-rel007050-tibetan","title":"Tibetan Books","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/lists/shelf-rel007050-tibetan"},{"intro":"","slug":"shelf-rel007040-theravada","title":"Theravada Books","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/lists/shelf-rel007040-theravada"}],"series":null,"similar_books":[{"authors":["Thich Nhat Hanh","Vo-Dihn Mai","Mobi Ho"],"book_id":"9780807012390","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9780807012390.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":20.2293,"title":"The Miracle of Mindfulness","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9780807012390"},{"authors":["Scott Snibbe","His Holiness The Dalai Lama"],"book_id":"9781786787460","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9781786787460.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":19.787,"title":"How to Train a Happy Mind","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9781786787460"},{"authors":["Anam Thubten","Chakung Jigme Wangdrak"],"book_id":"9781645475446","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9781645475446.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":19.7484,"title":"Releasing the Knot of the Mind","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9781645475446"},{"authors":["Sylvia Boorstein Ph.D.","Sylvia Boorstein"],"book_id":"9780345481320","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9780345481320.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":19.2626,"title":"Happiness Is an Inside Job","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9780345481320"},{"authors":["Pema Chödrön"],"book_id":"9781611805963","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9781611805963.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":18.4346,"title":"The Places That Scare You","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9781611805963"},{"authors":["Pema Sherpa","Brendan Barca"],"book_id":"9780063378995","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9780063378995.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":17.6914,"title":"The Daily Buddhist","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9780063378995"},{"authors":["Joseph Goldstein"],"book_id":"9781622036059","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9781622036059.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":17.5066,"title":"Mindfulness","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9781622036059"},{"authors":["Robert Thurman PhD","Robert Thurman","Hay House LLC","& 0 more"],"book_id":"9781401943431","cover_image_url":"https://img.bookfrontier.com/9781401943431.jpg?v=20260417T162657Z%3A2026-04-17T16%3A26%3A57Z","score":17.3296,"title":"Wisdom Is Bliss","url":"https://bookfrontier.com/books/9781401943431"}],"topics":[{"evidence_refs":["keyword:self-help"],"label":"Self","score":0.336,"slug":"self"},{"evidence_refs":["keyword:self-help"],"label":"Help","score":0.1851,"slug":"help"},{"evidence_refs":["keyword:spiritual"],"label":"Spiritual","score":0.1442,"slug":"spiritual"},{"evidence_refs":["keyword:psychology"],"label":"Psychology","score":0.0909,"slug":"psychology"},{"evidence_refs":["phrase_map_match"],"label":"Personal Development","score":0.0462,"slug":"personal-development"}],"what_you_get":["Themes: Self, Help, Spiritual.","Reading lane: Buddhist Practice & Ritual and Theravada Buddhism.","Publisher: Atria Books."]},"llm_signals":null,"source_presence":{"amazon":true,"book_detail":true,"goodreads":true,"llm_signals":false,"similarity_seed":true},"stats":{"amazon_ratings_count":0,"goodreads_ratings_count":4597,"goodreads_reviews_count":352,"quality_score":0.9314}}