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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: £2.83
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: £3.99 / Used from: £6.96
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
Buy used from: £1.10
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: £3.05
How to practice zen- through mindfullness to posture
Nothing Special: Living ZenNothing Special: Living Zen by Charlotte Joko Beck
Buy new: £3.46 / Used from: £0.33
Good book detailing the nothing special essence of just being alive
The Little Zen CompanionThe Little Zen Companion by David Schiller
Buy new: £1.58 / 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
Buy used from: £78.95
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: £4.08
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: £3.28
A beautiful book on the art of walking meditation, it really gets you involved in the whole process.