Diana Winston

Over the last 20 years, Diana has written numerous articles in magazines and anthologies. Her topics include mindfulness and parenting, the mindfulness movement, the practice of meditation, spirituality and social change, mindfulness and daily life, and stories from her years of Buddhist meditation practice. Here is a sampling of some of her writing:

Additional Books by Diana
Diana Winston

Many of today's teenagers are tired of the pressure to compete and consume-and are looking for a different way to live their lives. This book offers an alternative: the 2,500-year old practice of Buddhism. Written in a style that will have immediate appeal to young "seekers" and those wanting to understand the ancient teachings, this book addresses such relevant topics as peer pressure, emotional difficulties, stress, fostering peace, and even protecting the environment. For everyone looking for self-help, self-esteem, and self-awareness, this book offers advice on: Read More.
Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens.

Diana Winston

From Buddhist traditions to daily exercises, enhance your physical and mental health with the ultimate practical guide to mindfulness from two leading experts. Co-author with Susan Smalley, Ph.D. Read More
Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness (2010). 

““A Meditation on your Self Critical Voice,” Mindful Magazine, November 2018 Read Article.

“How to Practice Relationship Building,” Mindful Magazine, November 2016 Read Article.

“Is Mindfulness the Dharma? And Other Questions” Inquiring Mind Magazine, Spring 2015 Read Article.


"The Mindfulness Movement: What does it mean for Buddhism?" From Buddhadharma Quarterly, Spring 2014 Read Article.


“Four on the spot calming techniques from Pros” O Magazine February, 2013 Read Article.


“Let it Slide” Shambhala Sun, July 2012. Read Article.


“Saying Yes to an Open Heart” Buddhadharma Quarterly, 2011. Read Article.


“Sit Every Day” in Shambhala Sun online Read Article.


“Calm, Inc.” UCLA Magazine, Summer, 2007 Read Article.


“Kung fu Dharma” in Read Article.


“Seven Reasons Why It’s Better Not To Hate Them,” in Tricycle, Fall 2004." Read Article.


“Motherly Love,” Read Article.


“Seeing Too Deeply: The Hazards of Knowing Interdependence in a Global Economy,” in Turning Wheel, Winter 2003-04. Read Article.


“On Retreat in Burma: Diana Winston Bites Off More Than She Can Chew,” in Tricycle, Summer 2001. Reprinted as “Fast Food Buddha, Sept 2003”. Read Article.

Diana's work has been mentioned or she has been quoted in the New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; Newsweek; the Los Angeles Times; Allure; Women’s Health; and in a variety of magazines, books, and journals.

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