Vision and Transformation: An Introduction to the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path3 reviews
Sangharakshita

Windhorse Publications, 2004

The best book on the Noble Eightfold Path that I have read

+ A very good introduction to an essential Buddhist teaching

Sangharakshita has laid out in a clear, lucid style the essence of the Buddha's Eighfold Noble Path in terms accesable to a western reader. It avoids the cliches of "don'ts" found in many books treating this subject and explores each of the eight steps in great detail. I showed this book to ...
  
  











  



  
Taste of Freedom: Approaches to the Buddhist Path1 review
Sangharakshita

Windhorse Publications, 2004

Insightful book

I have read this book a couple of times and every time I read it, I like it more and more. It has outlined several examples in order to explain thoughts and difficulties while meditating. Some of the exaples included in the book are really so unique that it will touch your heart and mind. This ...
  
  











  



  
The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness25 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2001

Very practical, accessible and well-written....

+ I highly recommend this book to my clients
+ So sweet, simple and direct.
+ Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness
  
  











  



  
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times129 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2005

Pema Chodron Shines

+ The Words are Still in my Head
+ Truth not false sunshine

This book is written for those who don't necessarily indentify as Buddhists, and/or don't practice Buddhist doctrines. That being said, this is a book that has helped many fledling Buddhists come to understand how the mind works, how one can tame the ego, and make friends with all of our thoughts, ...
  
  











  



  
A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah (Quest Book)9 reviews
J. Kornfield

Quest Books, 1985

Pay attention to this book.

+ One of the greatest teachers in the world
+ buy this if you are really serious about practice
+ Heartfelt and illuminating
+ From the master himself
  
  











  



  
The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times3 reviews
Pema Chodron

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2003

Great CD; Great Pema; Great Voice/Reading

I totally disagree with the other two previous posted reviews [at this writing only 2 other reviews]. The reader Tami Simon, Sound True's publisher and founder has a wonderful smooth and relaxed voice. I think these are reader's/reviewers were just expecting to hear Pema. Perhaps yet another ...
  
  











  



  
Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering10 reviews
Ajahn Chah

Shambhala, 2005

No Frills Arahant

+ Ajahn Chah: One of the greatest teachers
+ Great Read
+ Clarity of teaching
+ Buddhism illustrated for Thailand's rural poor
  
  











  



  
The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka28 reviews
William Hart

HarperOne, 1987

An Insider's Take on THE ART OF LIVING & Why BEYOND THE BREATH is the Perfect Compliment

+ valuable info
+ A Great Book
+ An excellent summary of Vipassana meditation
+ One of my favorite meditation references
  
  











  



  
Taste of Freedom: Approaches to the Buddhist Path1 review
Sangharakshita

Windhorse Publications, 2004

Insightful book

I have read this book a couple of times and every time I read it, I like it more and more. It has outlined several examples in order to explain thoughts and difficulties while meditating. Some of the exaples included in the book are really so unique that it will touch your heart and mind. This ...
  
  











  



  
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times129 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2005

Pema Chodron Shines

+ The Words are Still in my Head
+ Truth not false sunshine

This book is written for those who don't necessarily indentify as Buddhists, and/or don't practice Buddhist doctrines. That being said, this is a book that has helped many fledling Buddhists come to understand how the mind works, how one can tame the ego, and make friends with all of our thoughts, ...
  
  











  



  
The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness25 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2001

Very practical, accessible and well-written....

+ I highly recommend this book to my clients
+ So sweet, simple and direct.
+ Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness
  
  











  



  
Vision and Transformation: An Introduction to the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path3 reviews
Sangharakshita

Windhorse Publications, 2004

The best book on the Noble Eightfold Path that I have read

+ A very good introduction to an essential Buddhist teaching

Sangharakshita has laid out in a clear, lucid style the essence of the Buddha's Eighfold Noble Path in terms accesable to a western reader. It avoids the cliches of "don'ts" found in many books treating this subject and explores each of the eight steps in great detail. I showed this book to ...
  
  











  



  
The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times3 reviews
Pema Chodron

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2003

Great CD; Great Pema; Great Voice/Reading

I totally disagree with the other two previous posted reviews [at this writing only 2 other reviews]. The reader Tami Simon, Sound True's publisher and founder has a wonderful smooth and relaxed voice. I think these are reader's/reviewers were just expecting to hear Pema. Perhaps yet another ...
  
  











  



  
A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah (Quest Book)9 reviews
J. Kornfield

Quest Books, 1985

Pay attention to this book.

+ One of the greatest teachers in the world
+ buy this if you are really serious about practice
+ Heartfelt and illuminating
+ From the master himself
  
  











  



  
Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering10 reviews
Ajahn Chah

Shambhala, 2005

No Frills Arahant

+ Ajahn Chah: One of the greatest teachers
+ Great Read
+ Clarity of teaching
+ Buddhism illustrated for Thailand's rural poor
  
  











  



  
The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka28 reviews
William Hart

HarperOne, 1987

An Insider's Take on THE ART OF LIVING & Why BEYOND THE BREATH is the Perfect Compliment

+ valuable info
+ A Great Book
+ An excellent summary of Vipassana meditation
+ One of my favorite meditation references