Buddhism

Buddhism is a nontheistic religion that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one". According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha lived and taught in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. He is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering through the elimination of ignorance and craving by way of understanding and the se ...more

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The Book of Form and Emptiness
The Cat Who Taught Zen: A Beautifully Illustrated Exploration of Self-Discovery
How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters
The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World
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Siddhartha
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The Dhammapada
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
What the Buddha Taught
The Art of Happiness
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
The Way of the Bodhisattva
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
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In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)
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Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.
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