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The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness
Yongey Rinpoche Mingyur, Eric Swanson
Harmony, 2007
Life Changing
+ the joy of living
+ Excellent introduction to meditation
+ Excellent Book
+ Inspiring
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Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-zinn
Hyperion, 2005
Wherever You Go, There You Are
+ Solid introduction to Meditation Practices
+ 6 stars
+ Kabat-Zinn & Tolle
+ A Keeper
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics)
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2000
let go of your cherished notions
+ The Words are Still in my Head
+ Pema Chodron Shines
This is mainly in response to the reviewer who wrote that this book is "esoteric drivel." The reviewer's summation of the main ideas in the book is incorrect and if you know anything at all about Buddhism, you know it isn't about dogma. One of the many teachings of Buddhism says "Live your life as ...
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
Thich Nhat Hanh
Broadway, 1999
A Great Intro to Buddhism
+ Perfect In Depth Intro to Buddhism
+ One of the best!
+ Excellent! A clear and plain introduction of Buddhism
+ Nice Intro to Buddhism and its concepts
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Buddhism for Beginners
Thubten Chodron
Snow Lion Publications, 2001
Great Buddhism Overview!
+ Buddhism for Beginners
+ Reviews
+ A good primer
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The Art of Power
Thich Nhat Hanh
HarperOne, 2007
A Completely Different Approach to Power
+ AMAZING MAN
+ An Artfully Powerful Book!!!
+ Important Book
+ The Art of Power
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Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
Thich Nhat Hanh
Riverhead Trade, 2002
Essential reading
+ Interesting Read
+ Changed the Way I Look At Everything
+ Embracing Your Anger
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How to See Yourself As You Really Are
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Atria, 2006
How to See Yourself as You Really Are/H.H.Dalai Lama
+ Ah, so this is how you do it...
+ Inspiring and practical
+ Mind-blowing...
+ Delai Lama's writings
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Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
Wayne W. Dyer
Hay House, 2007
Stop the Chase and Become a Witness ...
+ Life Changing
+ Worth exploring
+ CJJ
+ Really Brilliant, easy to read, short chapters.
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No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2007
If you're wanting to be a peacemaker...
+ She's Right - There's No Time To Lose
+ Literary Lucidity
+ Time to Read This is NOW
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Getting Unstuck
Pema Chodron
Sounds True, Incorporated, 2006
Something everyone should listen to
+ The truth does set us free
+ Not only food for the soul, but practical advice
+ Getting Unstuck is worth it
+ wonderful
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Tao Te Ching, 25th-Anniversary Edition
Lao Tsu
Vintage, 1997
Beyond brilliant
+ Great edition
Tao Te Ching..meaning Book of The Way, or book of the Word. One of the best books ever written. Certainly , the book that has had the most profound positive influence on my life.
If you are like me, you may be wondering should I get this particular version, and how does it compare with other ...
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library)
Shunryu Suzuki
Shambhala, 2006
If you are going to read on book on Zen...Right Here
+ Shushô: Practice/Enlightenment
+ Know and not know
+ Excellent
+ a great book and even better b/c you can find it free online
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Guided Mindfulness Meditation (Guided Mindfulness)
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Sounds True, Incorporated, 2005
Great benefits and EASY to follow instructions.
+ Mindfulness Meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn
+ Excelent introduction to mindfulness meditation
+ great guide
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Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
Lama Surya Das
Doubleday, 1998
The Buddha Within
+ An Excellent Book...
+ Excellent for beginners
+ A great introduction to the Buddhist way of life.
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