When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron Average Rating: "Life's difficult times may be inevitable, but they're not a prerequisite for appreciating the 146 pages of wisdom found in this book. Pema Chodron is the director of Gampo Abbey in Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia. WHEN THINGS FALL APART pays respect to her teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. We learn in the book's title essay, before becoming a Buddhist nun, Chodron survived the anger of a failed marriage. ..."
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield Average Rating: "This wonderful book makes the timeless teachings of Buddhist psychology explicable and accessible to all.
With explanations and exercises that are not culture specific and with a healthy helping of Jack's great stories that further illuminate the psychological wisdom of the Buddha, this book opens the deep understandings of Buddhist thought for all to use for their own benefit and for the benefit of all beings.
As the Dalai Lama says, "Buddhism isn't a religion. ..."
Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion by Dalai Lama Average Rating: Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillmentAt their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist Paul Ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. ...
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach Average Rating: "Tara Brach is a great teacher of psychology and an especially brilliant teacher of mindfulness, but I think her teachings of Buddhism are reductionist when it comes to their fundamental core.I concur with what many of the reviewers have said below about how well Tara Brach brings the Buddhist teachings on awareness and compassion to light. ..."
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh Average Rating: "My approach to this book is different than the other reviewers. I am not a man of faith. I do not believe in the existence of God and I believe the whole issue is unimportant. More important than the existence of God (which is a question neither side can settle) is the question of how to live our lives now. ..."
Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron Average Rating: "I was looking for a good beginner's book on Buddhism, and found it with this one. Thubten Chodron did an excellent job in teaching the basics of Buddhism, it's history, and the difference in interpretations by various nations. She breaks down the chapters into various topics, from "Meditation" to "Social Activism & Ethical Issues." Each chapter is composed of Q&A's, like "What is karma? ..."
What the Buddha Taught: Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada by Walpola Rahula Average Rating: "The Ven. Dr. Walpola Sri Rahula has produced one of the best texts I have ever read on Buddhism! There are many out there that incorrectly talk about Buddhism and they also have many incorrect interpretations of the Buddha.Venerable Rahula does an outstanding job in his correct translations/interpetations of important teachings of Siddhattha.The reader is introduced to key Buddhist teachings such as:-The Buddhist attitude of Mind-The Four Noble Truths (each one having it's own chapter!) And the eightfold path as well as the five aggregates.-The doctrine of No-Soul: Anatta. ..."
Buddhism For Dummies (For Dummies (Religion & Spirituality)) by Jonathan Landaw Average Rating: "I'm one of the "dummies" referred to in the title. What I knew about Buddhism I'd learned while studying the transcendental writers, Emerson, Thoreau etc. while in college.This book is written by Stephan Bodian, an American Buddhist monk, and Jonathan Landaw, who has led meditation courses at Buddhist centers for over twenty-five years.Despite its cheesy title, this book answered most of the questions I had about Buddhism:Why the heck does the Buddha have so many names? ..."
If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path by Charlotte Kasl Average Rating: "I bought this book on the suggestion of a friend, and I'm sorry I did.Yes, there are a few good things in it. For instance, chapters about specifying what you want in a mate and defining what you are willing to give, provide helpful checklists. No doubt, similar lists and concepts are found in other books.But the title leads you to believe that the author will apply the wisdom of the Buddha to the dating life. ..."
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