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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 47 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.21 — 49,726 ratings — published 1970
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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.08 — 873,647 ratings — published 1922
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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 44 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.27 — 64,107 ratings — published 1996
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 43 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.27 — 31,065 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 32 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.33 — 21,099 ratings — published 1998
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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 30 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,113 ratings — published 2001
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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 24 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.19 — 39,336 ratings — published 1975
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.17 — 124,882 ratings — published 1998
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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 23 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.24 — 13,662 ratings — published 1994
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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 23 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.30 — 46,809 ratings — published 1992
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.16 — 23,337 ratings — published
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Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.22 — 8,862 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 20 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.19 — 15,180 ratings — published 1997
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The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.27 — 7,801 ratings — published 700
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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 19 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.15 — 35,440 ratings — published 2000
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.16 — 18,828 ratings — published 1992
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.16 — 18,915 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 17 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.13 — 53,685 ratings — published 1994
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 17 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.21 — 32,485 ratings — published 1992
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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 16 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,710 ratings — published 1993
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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 16 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.34 — 7,962 ratings — published 2008
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Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.01 — 10,109 ratings — published 1997
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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 15 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.02 — 26,682 ratings — published 2017
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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 15 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,028 ratings — published 1991
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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 14 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.43 — 7,020 ratings — published 1991
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Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.08 — 12,263 ratings — published 2001
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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 14 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.24 — 7,973 ratings — published 2002
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Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,271 ratings — published 1984
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,528 ratings — published 1350
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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 13 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,047 ratings — published 1965
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,150 ratings — published 1959
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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 13 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.08 — 9,693 ratings — published 2002
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Being Peace (Being Peace, #1) Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.32 — 14,505 ratings — published 1987
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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 12 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.25 — 14,756 ratings — published 2014
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The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.42 — 3,321 ratings — published 1987
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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 12 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.12 — 6,376 ratings — published 2000
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True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.27 — 8,109 ratings — published 2004
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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 12 times as buddhist)
avg rating 3.78 — 245,053 ratings — published 1974
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Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.25 — 6,964 ratings — published 2012
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Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.12 — 3,394 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 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.01 — 14,926 ratings — published 2009
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The Words of My Perfect Teacher The Words of My Perfect Teacher (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.40 — 2,217 ratings — published
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Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Library) Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Shambhala Library)
by (shelved 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,827 ratings — published 1995
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.16 — 6,378 ratings — published 1989
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,582 ratings — published 2006
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In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.29 — 3,609 ratings — published 2019
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The Life of Milarepa The Life of Milarepa (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,339 ratings — published 1488
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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 10 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.17 — 8,543 ratings — published 1957
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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.29 — 181,832 ratings — published -350
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No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as buddhist)
avg rating 4.22 — 6,301 ratings — published 2002
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“Though you recite much scripture,
If you are unaware and do not act according
You are like a cowherd counting others' cattle,
Not a sharer in the wanderer's life.”
Anonymous, The Dhammapada

“The aware do not die;
The unaware are as though dead already.”
Anonymous, The Dhammapada

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