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The Foundations of Buddhism (OPUS) 9 reviews
Rupert Gethin
Oxford University Press, USA, 1998
Real Buddhism
+ great intro to Buddhist thought
+ Superb
+ One of The Best Overall Books on Buddhism
+ Buddhism as it really is, and not seen through Western eyes.
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Practicing Peace in Times of War13 reviews
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2007
A little classic of straight-talking compassion
+ Let There be Peace ... And Let It Begin With Me
+ Practicing Peace
+ Excellent concept, difficult to apply
+ One of her Pema Chodron's Best books
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Buddha 73 reviews
Karen Armstrong
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2004
Very Clearly and Well Written
+ TIMELESSNESS OF SALVATION
+ The most profound way to approach this topic
If a person wishes to understand a basic but thorough overview of Buddhism during it's development, this book is very good, in fact, excellent. With a 3 year background of studying Buddhist texts, I found this book to be a Go-To primer to recommend to folks who are interested in the Buddha and ...
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Going to Pieces without Falling Apart44 reviews
Mark Epstein
Broadway, 1999
Awareness trumps neurosis
+ Going to pieces peacefully....
+ Going through a crisis? Try this book!
+ Very interesting
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Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism 33 reviews
Chogyam Trungpa
Shambhala, 2002
A Classic
+ Turned It All Around
+ A Spiritual Classic
+ The Path, cut to the bone
+ Strong words, beneficial teachings
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism24 reviews
D.T. Suzuki
Grove Press, 1994
Big Suzuki * * * ( * * )
+ a great guide for modern living
+ Good intro to the Zen View of everything
+ Great read...
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Being Peace38 reviews
Thich Nhat Hanh
Parallax Press, 2005
Peace
+ Words of calm wisdom
+ Interested and easy to read
+ just the message please
+ Practical Messages on Being Peace
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Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition9 reviews
Thich Nhat Hanh
Riverhead Trade, 2007
A wonderful, wonderful book!
+ hard work, good stuff
+ who can argue with the content of this book?
+ Illuminating
+ Two Different Religions-Same Message
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Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline7 reviews
Cheri Huber
Shambhala, 2007
A very fine and practical approach for anyone!
+ Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline
+ EXCELLENT IF YOU HAVE A HECTIC LIFE!
+ Modern Buddhism
+ Unexpected Greatness
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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path40 reviews
Jack Kornfield
Bantam, 2001
The Whole Catastrophe
+ A serious book on a neglected question
+ After the guru trip
+ Frustrated with your inner work? This book could help.
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The Dhammapada (Classics of Indian Spirituality)31 reviews
Nilgiri Press, 2007
An excellent translation by a non-Buddhist scholar
+ A Treasure!
+ Wonderful!
+ Best explanation ever. Incredible writing by Eknath Easwaran
+ very easy reading
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We're All Doing Time: A Guide to Getting Free12 reviews
Bo Lozoff
Human Kindness Foundation, 1985
A singularly profound spiritual testimony
+ Quite simply the BEST book on meditation I've ever read.
+ Remarkable
+ "We're All Doing Time" is Indescribably good
+ The letters are the best part.
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Against the Stream: A Buddhist Manual for Spiritual Revolutionaries7 reviews
Noah Levine
HarperOne, 2007
punk enlightenment!
+ You don't have to be recovering or Buddhist...
+ Great primer on Buddhism
+ To the Point
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The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep28 reviews
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Snow Lion Publications, 1998
Ultimate Dreaming
+ Pleasant Dreams
+ Brilliant!!! THE OLDEST SPIRITUAL PRACTICE WILL BE ADOPTED BY WEST Eventually!
+ Book by Rinpoche
+ alternative info on lucid dreaming
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Teachings on Love11 reviews
Thich Nhat Hanh
Parallax Press, 2006
life changing.
+ Wonderful and inspirational
+ Wonderful
+ One of the best books in my collection
+ Great book, great Dharma!
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Offerings: Buddhist Wisdom for Every Day (Offerings for Humanity)17 reviews
Danielle Föllmi, Olivier Föllmi
Harry N. Abrams, 2003
Radiant!
+ Offerings
+ Excellent.
+ Spirit through word and photos
+ Beautiful
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Turning the Mind Into an Ally34 reviews
Sakyong Mipham
Riverhead Trade, 2004
Removing the Clutter from your Mind
+ Can You Use a Mental Tune-Up?
+ A 10-Star Book! Awesome Writer/Great Teacher!
+ Meditation from a psychology perspective...
+ turning your mind into an ally
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Buddhism without Beliefs100 reviews
Stephen Batchelor
Riverhead Trade, 1998
Healthy and attitude changing
+ Grounded in reality
+ Interesting book but didn't rock my world
+ Try and see for yourself.
+ Buddhism Without Beliefs
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If the Buddha Got Stuck: A Handbook for Change on a Spiritual Path10 reviews
Charlotte Kasl
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005
I am changing my religion
+ Begin the new year with "If The Buddha Got Stuck"
+ Keep on going
+ tremendous
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The Buddha Next Door12 reviews
Zan Gaudioso, Greg Martin
Middleway Press, 2007
The Buddha next door is a Excellent book, every one can relate to it's stories. Mary S. San Jose, CA.
+ Life Altering
+ Great book
+ Very inspirational
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