Buddhism

The Heart of Buddhism: Practical Wisdom for an Agitated World

by Guy Claxton

Written with humor, lightness of touch and an affection for the human condition with all its faults,...also a serious book and nothing of the basic teaching is left out...

The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism

by Khenchen Palden Sherab

A pragmatic and down-to-earth introduction to Tibetan Buddhism as practiced in the Nyingma or ancient tradition - the most long-standing tradition of Tibetan Buddhism - presented by two of its most respected and popular teachers, The Khenpo Brothers...

Practical Buddhism

by Lu K'uan Yu

This is a wide-ranging introduction to the main forms of Buddhist meditation and the meditational techniques of the Chinese Ch'an masters from whose teachings Zen developed...

Practical Buddhism: The Kagyu Path

by Ole Nydahl

Practical Buddhism aims at helping the beginning student learn to make every daily activity - all experience - a step on the direct path to Enlightenment through the teachings of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan masters...

Buddhism: Tools for Living Your Life

by Vajragupta

A guide for those seeking a meaningful spiritual path while living everyday lives full of families, work, and friends. Vajragupta gives clear explanations of Buddhist teachings and the necessary guidance on how to apply these to enrich our busy and complex lives...

Brilliant Illumination of the Lamp of the Five Stages: Practical Instructions in the King of Trantras, The Glorious Esoteric Community (Treasury of the Buddhist Sciences)

by Robert Thurman

The Extremely Brilliant Lamp ( Shin tu gsal ba'I sgorn me) is Tsong Khapa's most important commentary on the perfection stage practices of the Esoteric Community, the Tantra he considered fundamental for the practice of the "Father Tantra" class of Unexcelled Yoga Tantras...

The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self

by Woody Hochswender

While the notion that “happiness can found within oneself? has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness...

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gary Gach

Enlightenment has never been easier?with this updated guide. There?s more to Buddhism than meditation and mantras?and this fully updated guide is what every reader needs on the path to enlightenment...

Reflections On A Mountain Lake: Teachings On Practical Buddhism

by Ani Tenzin Palmo

This sparkling collection of Dharma teachings by Tenzin Palmo addresses issues of common concern to Buddhist practitioners from all traditions. Personable, witty, and insightful, Tenzin Palmo presents an inspiring and no-nonsense view of Buddhist practice.

The Naked Buddha: A Practical Guide to the Buddha's Life and Teachings

by Venerable Adrienne Howley

Buddhism is the fastest-growing religion in Australia. For the many people who are interested in learning more about it, here is a primer on Buddhism and Buddhist practice written in a clear and simple manner, with an engaging, gentle humour and flavour...