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Vision and Transformation: An Introduction to the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path 3 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 ...
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Taste of Freedom: Approaches to the Buddhist Path 1 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.
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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness 25 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
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times 129 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, ...
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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
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The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times 3 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 ...
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering 10 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
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The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka 28 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
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Taste of Freedom: Approaches to the Buddhist Path 1 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 ...
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times 129 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, ...
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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness 25 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
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Vision and Transformation: An Introduction to the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path 3 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 ...
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The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times 3 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 ...
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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
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Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering 10 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
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The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka 28 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
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