The Myth of Freedom (Shambhala Classics)12 reviews CHOGYAM TRUNGPA Shambhala, 2002 Freedom through meditation. + Do we really know the world around us? + An essential companion to contemplative practice + Insightful + Don't Kid Yourself             Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior5 reviews Chogyam Trungpa Shambhala, 2007 Basic wisdom for a world of chaos + "Where the Clover-Tops are Trees, and the Rain-Pools are the Seas." + Clear and Simple + Learn to Relax - Reduce Stress Too! + Excellent.             Siddhartha (Shambhala Classics)2 reviews Hermann Hesse Shambhala, 2005 A re-reading after 35 years + Inspiring When I was about to start college, a friend who had just finished his freshman year came home for the summer raving about Hermann Hesse. I had not heard of Hesse but, I later learned that he was a writer who was particularly relevent to college students of that era who were questioning the status ...             Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness31 reviews Jon Kabat-Zinn, 2006 Hopeful handbook for healing through meditation + Great advice but he takes his time telling it! + Insightful + Good....but a little redundant             The Seat of the Soul395 reviews Gary Zukav Simon & Schuster, 1999 One of many books to open the understanding of Soul. + Wonderful reading for anyone! + The Seat of the Soul is absolutely a core choice. I found this book to be THE leapboard into spiritual understanding and empowerment. For me, Seat of the Soul is written in more of a philosophical and scientific language that I understand. If one is to look at most of the books on these topics we would see that they are all speaking to the same ...             Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation (Shambhala Classics)4 reviews Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield Shambhala, 2001 Simply True + A clear guide from people who truly understand the reality of meditation + a great guide to vipassana + Learning to untangle life.             The Sanity We Are Born With: A Buddhist Approach to Psychology3 reviews Chogyam Trungpa Shambhala, 2005 Some shortcomings, but a nice cross section of work.... + a very helpful assortment of writings Chogyam Trungpa is a controversial figure, however, he was certainly an excellent teacher and had a gift for explaining complex topics. His ability to explain the nature of mind and relate it to Western psychological thought comes across in lucid fashion. While this book does not represent a ...             It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness34 reviews Sylvia Boorstein, 1997 A great intro to Buddhism + A simply wonderful book + buy for friends + I'll buy again! + Wonderful Intro to "Western" Buddhism             Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism34 reviews Chogyam Trungpa Shambhala, 1974 A Classic + Before working with a Spiritual Teacher + Turned It All Around + A Spiritual Classic + The Path, cut to the bone             The Relaxation Response23 reviews M.D. Herbert Benson, Miriam Z. Klipper Harper Paperbacks, 2000 Lowered Blood pressure, No more acid reflux + Amazing Book + relaxation response + This classic is still good + Pretty good!             Guided Mindfulness Meditation (Guided Mindfulness)21 reviews Jon Kabat-Zinn Sounds True, Incorporated, 2005 Great benefits and EASY to follow instructions. + Mindfulness Meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn + Excelent introduction to mindfulness meditation + great guide             Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life91 reviews Jon Kabat-Zinn Hyperion, 1994 Wherever You Go, There You Are + Solid introduction to Meditation Practices + 6 stars + Kabat-Zinn & Tolle + A Keeper             When Things Fall Apart129 reviews Pema Chodron THORSONS (HCOL), 2005 let go of your cherished notions + The Words are Still in my Head + Pema Chodron Shines This is mainly in response to the reviewer who wrote that this book is "esoteric drivel." The reviewer's summation of the main ideas in the book is incorrect and if you know anything at all about Buddhism, you know it isn't about dogma. One of the many teachings of Buddhism says "Live your life as ...             Beyond the Relaxation Response7 reviews Herbert Benson, William Proctor Berkley, 1985 Straight Forward and Sensible + Relaxation Re sponse + Zoned Out + Groundbreaking             The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times45 reviews Pema Chodron Shambhala, 2007 Calming, inspiring reminder... + Don't be scared to read or listen to it + Wonderful Book + An insightful book             Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness23 reviews Sharon Salzberg, Jon Kabat-Zinn Shambhala, 2008 Warm thoughts for self and others + The greatest happiness comes from within + The greatest happiness comes from within + Loving-Kindness + Beauty!             Training the Mind: And Cultivating Loving-Kindness5 reviews Chogyam Trungpa Shambhala, 1993 Small book, big message. + These teachings provide immeasureable strength. + important techniques and lessons for all + A CLEAR AND CRISP READING + Excellent             Power of Now962 reviews Eckhart Tolle Hodder & Stoughton, 2005 The first book thar really worked + Presence, Peace, and Joy + The Power of Now, Is Taking Control of Your Emotions! + Big stuff + The Power of Now             Faith16 reviews Sharon Salzberg Riverhead Hardcover, 2002 Truly Inspiring! + Relief + Page 55 What is faith? To many it may mean the strict adherence to religious dogma, and/or the reason we may have been told not to question long-held beliefs - we are supposed to just "have faith" in the "rightness" of what we are being taught... Right??? However, in "Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest ...             How to Practice : The Way to a Meaningful Life44 reviews The Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins Atria, 2002 The way to a meaningful life - by Dalai Lama + IF you want to study Buddhism... + A very helpful and thoughtprovoking book. + Thought provoking read