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Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide

3 reviews
Barry Magid

Wisdom Publications, 2008

ordinary and impressive
In the 15 or so years that I've been interested in Buddhism, I couldn't begin to tell you how many books I've read on the subject. I've come to believe that they all basically say the same thing, but that doesn't mean that some aren't better than others. Truth be told: there are plenty of books by Buddhist teachers that are a complete mess--not to mention a waste of time. Fortunately, this isn't ...

In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)

21 reviews

Wisdom Publications, 2005

In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Cannon
According to one survey, it was said that America produces many millionaires each year. Supposing that you are one of the lucky one, you earn the wealth righteously and you are also a Buddhist. What is the right view that you should hold in dealing with the wealth acquired? This is the million dollars question and of course many enthusiastic people would shower you lots of ...

The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind

11 reviews
B. Alan Wallace

Wisdom Publications, 2006

A Fine Introduction to a Useful and Little Known Technique
It often seems as if half the population has a problem with paying attention. Apart from the different types of attention deficit disorder, a former Apple and Microsoft executive called Linda Stone has identified another problem: continuous partial attention. We have all been multitasking since before our ancestors came down from the trees, but now people's attention is constantly being ...

Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings

7 reviews
The Dalai Lama

Wisdom Publications, 2005

The Dalai Lama on the Heart Sutra
In its enigmatic 25 lines, the Heart Sutra is one of the most difficult of Buddhist Scriptures but also one of the most rewarding. It is a basic text of Mahayana Buddhism and recited daily in monasteries and by practicing Buddhists throughout the world. There are many commentaries, ancient and modern, on this text, but I found this recent book by the Dalai Lama, "Essence of the Heart Sutra" ...

Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies, & the Truth about Reality

82 reviews
Brad Warner

Wisdom Publications, 2003

Review From a Non-Buddist
I know nothing about Buddism. I saw this book out-of-place in Barnes in Noble, and I liked the title, so I picked it up. I was on a business trip; I had nothing better to do... I don't care if this speaks the truth about Zen and Buddism, as I really could care less. This received 5/5 stars from me for two reasons: 1. It was very well written, and down to earth in style. 2. It made ...

Introduction to Tantra : The Transformation of Desire

18 reviews
Lama Yeshe, Jonathan Landaw, ...

Wisdom Publications, 2001

Great Tantra Introduction book
I recently started to learn Tantra and my teacher recommended me to buy this book and start reading and learning from it. I'm about 1/2 way thru the book and it is well written and has a great wisdom in it. I would recommend this book to get inner look on what is Tantra about!

12 Steps on Buddha's Path: Bill, Buddha, and We

2 reviews
Laura S.

Wisdom Publications, 2006

A captivating and insightful read
This an insightful book, a true story and a quick study about both Buddhism and AA. Recommended for anyone interested in AA and a solution to alcoholism from a spiritual standpoint. A very heartfelt and well written book...

Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha's Path

20 reviews
Henepola Gunaratana

Wisdom Publications, 2001

Excellent very approachable material, inspiring
Mindfulness and loving kindness are a couple of great approaches to living advocated by these ancient teachings made into cakewalk reading. When I go back to older more traditional interpretations they feel stiff and inhospitable. For the secular reader especially I think this makes for a pleasantly palatable on ramp to Buddhism.

Mindfulness in Plain English, Updated and Expanded Edition

82 reviews
Bhante H. Gunaratana

Wisdom Publications, 2002

A need to own book.
This Book is another must have. It is (in plain english) a insight meditation manual to help the beginner learn and the experienced meditator to review. There is real world advice and explainations that will greatly help you understand how to learn meditation. Though no book can replace a caring and experienced teacher this book can certainly improve your understanding. Also the Book Eight ...

Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution
David R. Loy

Wisdom Publications, 2008

David R. Loy has become perhaps the greatest advocate of the Buddhist worldview's ability to transform the sociopolitical landscape of the modern world. In this, his most accessible work to date, he offers clear presentations of oft-misunderstood Buddhist staples — the working of karma, the nature of self, the causes of trouble on both an individual and societal scale — while also inviting readers to examine topics closer to home, ...

The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya (Teachings of the Buddha)

15 reviews
Maurice Walshe

Wisdom Publications, 1995

The Digha Nikaya
This book is a modern translation of the Long Length Discourses of the Buddha, a seminal collection of early Buddhist texts. The Digha is part of the scripture of the Theravada school of Buddhism. The Theravada school is is the oldest surviving form of Buddhism and is still practiced in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, and elsewhere. Together with other forms of Buddhism, Theravada has attracted a ...

Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha

8 reviews
Jonathan Landaw

Wisdom Publications, 2003

Wonderful Story
I purchased this to read to my 8 year old son. It proved to be intriguing and captivating. I would read a few chapters a night, and he wouldn't want me to stop reading. Each night, he'd make sure that I was going to read this book. The pictures are beautiful, and illustrate the story well. The story is very well written, and is clear enough for a young child to understand. It provokes ...

Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties

20 reviews
Ajahn Brahm

Wisdom Publications, 2005

Fantastic!
This is a fantastic book, a treasure of short Buddhist tales with the deepest insights. Sometimes, when I don't have the time or the energy to read long discourses on spirituality I just grab this book, open it at random and read a couple of stories. It's and instant spiritual pick-me-up. Ajahn Brahm tells these stories with such a skill that you feel them come alive right before your eyes. I ...

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide

9 reviews
Kathleen McDonald

Wisdom Publications, 2005

The perfect guide to meditation
This book has enormous value for anyone who wishes to begin a meditation practice. Kathleen McDonald is a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, but I feel that this book offers useful advice to anyone of any spiritual persuasion. I have to disagree with some of the other reviews who feel that this book is for aspiring Buddhists only. Meditation can be correctly seen as a highly effective ...

The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Majjhima Nikaya (Teachings of the Buddha)

23 reviews
Bhikkhu Nanamoli

Wisdom Publications, 1995

Superb translation; consider reading a chapter a day
-Here's another five-star vote for an excellent translation showing care and faithfulness. The Introduction is itself a wonderful introduction to Buddhist thought and concepts, and the footnotes and index are commendable. The author often advises the reader when some controversy exists in translation and how this was resolved. Reading such a fine translation can add tremendous depth to your ...

Real Meditation in Minutes a Day: Enhancing Your Performance, Relationships, Spirituality, and Health
Joseph Arpaia, Lobsang Rapgay

Wisdom Publications, 2008

Just as exercise improves the body, meditation improves the mind. It restores memory, enhances creativity, and leads to clearer thinking. And, much like exercise, most people have a hard time getting motivated to do it, much less stick with it — until now. Real Meditation in Minutes a Day teaches anyone, anywhere, to make meditation’s countless benefits part of everyday life. Authors Joseph Arpaia and Lobsang Rapgay, both ...

Being Nobody, Going Nowhere, Revised: Meditations on the Buddhist Path

12 reviews
Ayya Khema

Wisdom Publications, 2001

Meaningful words for checking the ego.
A book that transcends the page and leaves the reader with insight long after putting it down. It is written in a style that is easy for Western Bhuddist readers to comprehend. Well worth the time and money to read. Ayya Khema's book is a summary of lessons at a Bhuddist retreat in Sri Lanka, but it reads like an overview of the most important Bhuddist teachings in one volume.

The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice

5 reviews
Dalai Lama

Wisdom Publications, 1995

It may change your life...
...for the (very) better!I just wanted to do my bit to put the general rating nearer were it should be. This book will put light, wisdom and happiness in your life... how can anyone rate it below five stars is beyond me! If you love life, you'll love this book (whether you are Buddhist or not)!

Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah

7 reviews
Ajahn Chah

Wisdom Publications, 2002

It's like hearing him speak!
This collection of talks from Ajahn Chah is well done. His first book, "A Still Forest Pool" was a breath of fresh air. The 'chapters' we short, some just a few sentences long, and were filled with deep teachings. 'Food for the Heart" offers long chapters and the incredibleness that was Ajahn Chah seems to jump off the pages. These talks have been translated from Thai and whoever did the ...

Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity

3 reviews
Shaila Catherine

Wisdom Publications, 2008

A Highly Recommended Practice Guide
Focused and Fearless is a reliable and pragmatic guide to the practices of absorption concentration, or jhana. It presents them within the broader context of the path of liberating the mind from suffering and dissatisfaction through non-clinging. The descriptions of these practices are clearly based in Shaila Catherine's own intensive and systematic exploration of them while also being solidly ...

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