Buddhism Books

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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 857,559 ratings — published 1922
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 1025 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 49,158 ratings — published 1970
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 902 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 30,714 ratings — published -400
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation (Paperback)
by (shelved 833 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 20,609 ratings — published 1998
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Paperback)
by (shelved 822 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 62,761 ratings — published 1996
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 687 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 12,925 ratings — published 1959
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 638 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 123,845 ratings — published 1998
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 620 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.31 — 46,191 ratings — published 1992
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Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Audiobook)
by (shelved 554 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 26,157 ratings — published 2017
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 543 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.19 — 38,708 ratings — published 1975
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Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening (Paperback)
by (shelved 501 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 10,011 ratings — published 1997
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The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva (Paperback)
by (shelved 500 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.26 — 7,749 ratings — published 700
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 463 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 32,082 ratings — published 1992
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 444 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.15 — 18,539 ratings — published 1992
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The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times (Paperback)
by (shelved 417 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 20,912 ratings — published 2001
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In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha) In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)
by (shelved 416 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.22 — 4,216 ratings — published 2005
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 23,047 ratings — published
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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 414 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.15 — 34,482 ratings — published 2000
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Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living (Paperback)
by (shelved 397 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 13,547 ratings — published 1994
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Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (Paperback)
by (shelved 386 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.22 — 8,806 ratings — published 1973
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Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World (Paperback)
by (shelved 334 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.19 — 15,128 ratings — published 1997
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 333 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.13 — 52,958 ratings — published 1994
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Buddhism Plain & Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day Buddhism Plain & Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day (Paperback)
by (shelved 331 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.04 — 10,070 ratings — published 1997
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 326 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 18,750 ratings — published 1997
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 319 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,519 ratings — published 2006
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Being Peace (Being Peace, #1) Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)
by (shelved 315 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.32 — 14,311 ratings — published 1987
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Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 300 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.43 — 6,897 ratings — published 1991
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A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 291 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,665 ratings — published 1993
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Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom (Paperback)
by (shelved 278 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.00 — 14,803 ratings — published 2009
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The Wisdom of No Escape: How to Love Yourself and Your World The Wisdom of No Escape: How to Love Yourself and Your World (Paperback)
by (shelved 276 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.28 — 7,977 ratings — published 1991
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Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames (Paperback)
by (shelved 272 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 12,119 ratings — published 2001
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The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment (Paperback)
by (shelved 261 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,008 ratings — published 1965
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Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Library) Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Library)
by (shelved 259 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,757 ratings — published 1995
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Confession of a Buddhist Atheist Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 252 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 4,594 ratings — published 2010
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No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering (Paperback)
by (shelved 251 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.25 — 14,279 ratings — published 2014
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The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 251 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.34 — 7,882 ratings — published 2008
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Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 228 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,232 ratings — published 1984
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How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 228 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.09 — 9,664 ratings — published 2002
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Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion (Paperback)
by (shelved 226 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,901 ratings — published 2002
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Buddha Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 225 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 5,532 ratings — published 2001
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The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way: Nāgārjuna's Mūlamadhyamakakārikā The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way: Nāgārjuna's Mūlamadhyamakakārikā (Paperback)
by (shelved 223 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,637 ratings — published 1970
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Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth about Reality Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth about Reality (Paperback)
by (shelved 220 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 7,068 ratings — published 1994
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 219 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.95 — 5,282 ratings — published 1934
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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path (Paperback)
by (shelved 213 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.11 — 6,270 ratings — published 2000
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The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality (Paperback)
by (shelved 209 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 9,741 ratings — published 2005
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 207 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,403 ratings — published 1350
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 204 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 6,342 ratings — published 1989
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1)
by (shelved 195 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.78 — 242,949 ratings — published 1974
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Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings (Paperback)
by (shelved 194 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 8,489 ratings — published 1957
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Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears (Hardcover)
by (shelved 189 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,469 ratings — published 2009
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Mindfulness for Beginners by A. J. CameronSpiritual Words to Live by  by Todd PerelmuterManage My Emotions by Kenneth J. MartzA Blessed Olive Tree by Zain HashmiWhat Healing Should Be by George  Alexandru
Self-Inquiry
45 books — 42 voters
Daddy's Hobby by Owen  JonesBangkok 8 by John BurdettCatching the Sun by Tony ParsonsKilled at the Whim of a Hat by Colin CotterillBangkok Tattoo by John Burdett
Fictitious Thailand
53 books — 23 voters

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Gautama Buddha
“Purity or impurity depends on oneself,
No one can purify another.”
Tipitaka. Suttapitaka. Khuddakanikaya. Dhammapada. English & Pali

Gautama Buddha
“A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.”
Dhammapada, The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha

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