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Buddhist books for life
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for LivingThe Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Buy new: £6.29 / Used from: £1.50
Informative guide to happiness and life by the Dalai Lama.
Open Your Mind, Open Your LifeOpen Your Mind, Open Your Life by Taro Gold
Buy new: £1.24 / Used from: £2.11
A beautiful, little but extremely useful and thought inspiring book.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult TimesWhen Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
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No nonsense, straight talking book that really helps when life is tough, I use this book alot.
Zen Mind, Beginner's MindZen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
Buy new: £3.03 / Used from: £1.73
How to practice zen- through mindfullness to posture
Nothing Special: Living ZenNothing Special: Living Zen by Charlotte Joko Beck
Buy new: £3.68 / Used from: £3.09
Good book detailing the nothing special essence of just being alive
The Little Zen CompanionThe Little Zen Companion by David Schiller
Buy new: £1.53 / Used from: £0.01
A good little companion full of quotes, thoughts and interesting facts about zen buddhism to inspire.
Openness Clarity SensitivityOpenness Clarity Sensitivity by Rigdzin Shikpo
This book was in with the awakened heart sangha course that I am currently studying and I have to say it is a real gem. Inspiring and thoughtful yet simple too. A great book to start with.
Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the FlamesAnger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: £6.49 / Used from: £4.50
The best book I have read in dealing with anger. This is such a compassionate book full of love and understanding, it instills a sense of compassion onto the reader, Excellent buddhist book.
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday LifePeace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: £6.99 / Used from: £4.63
Another Thich Nhat Hanh book, full of immense love and gratitude to life. This book is a definate must for life- regardless of whether you are a buddhist or not.
The Long Road Turns to Joy: Guide to Walking MeditationThe Long Road Turns to Joy: Guide to Walking Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: £1.26 / Used from: £0.99
A beautiful book on the art of walking meditation, it really gets you involved in the whole process.