Buddhist Practice Books

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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 65,599 ratings — published 2016
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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)
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avg rating 4.02 — 27,461 ratings — published 2017
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Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 63 ratings — published
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.16 — 6,433 ratings — published 1989
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Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.20 — 16,403 ratings — published 2016
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Unwinding Anxiety Unwinding Anxiety (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 15,153 ratings — published 2020
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Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Heart Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Heart (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.48 — 29 ratings — published
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Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 3,551 ratings — published 2018
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Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 492 ratings — published 2023
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Room to Breathe: An At-Home Meditation Retreat with Sharon Salzberg Room to Breathe: An At-Home Meditation Retreat with Sharon Salzberg (Audio CD)
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avg rating 4.16 — 67 ratings — published 2016
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Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 9,001 ratings — published 2022
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Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 354 ratings — published
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The Heroic Heart: Awakening Unbound Compassion The Heroic Heart: Awakening Unbound Compassion (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.69 — 111 ratings — published
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Buddhist Boot Camp Buddhist Boot Camp (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,585 ratings — published 2012
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The Opposite of Namaste The Opposite of Namaste (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.56 — 227 ratings — published
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The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 1,332 ratings — published
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Making Friends with Your Mind: The Key to Contentment Making Friends with Your Mind: The Key to Contentment (Audio CD)
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avg rating 4.37 — 506 ratings — published
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After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 929 ratings — published 2015
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Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 2,351 ratings — published 2002
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Why I Am a Buddhist: No-Nonsense Buddhism with Red Meat and Whiskey Why I Am a Buddhist: No-Nonsense Buddhism with Red Meat and Whiskey (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.53 — 310 ratings — published 2009
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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)
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avg rating 4.12 — 6,480 ratings — published 2000
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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)
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avg rating 4.30 — 47,928 ratings — published 1992
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Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.06 — 1,207 ratings — published
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Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 4,182 ratings — published
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,449,886 ratings — published 2016
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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 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,646 ratings — published 2009
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One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.21 — 815 ratings — published 2002
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Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.90 — 975 ratings — published 2007
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Daily Purification: A Short Vajrasattva Practice Daily Purification: A Short Vajrasattva Practice (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.48 — 124 ratings — published 2001
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Mind in Comfort and Ease: The Vision of Enlightenment in the Great Perfection Mind in Comfort and Ease: The Vision of Enlightenment in the Great Perfection (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 59 ratings — published 2007
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Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.60 — 554 ratings — published 2004
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Meditation on Emptiness Meditation on Emptiness (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 65 ratings — published 1983
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Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Buddhist Master Hongzhi (Tuttle Library Of Enlightenment) Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Buddhist Master Hongzhi (Tuttle Library Of Enlightenment)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.50 — 187 ratings — published 1991
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The Lankavatara Sutra: A Mahayana Text The Lankavatara Sutra: A Mahayana Text (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.29 — 125 ratings — published 1932
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The Words of My Perfect Teacher The Words of My Perfect Teacher (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.40 — 2,227 ratings — published
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The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.21 — 275 ratings — published 1972
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Peaks and Lamas: A Classic Book on Mountaineering, Buddhism and Tibet Peaks and Lamas: A Classic Book on Mountaineering, Buddhism and Tibet (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 46 ratings — published 1946
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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)
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avg rating 4.21 — 50,624 ratings — published 1970
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Moon in a Dewdrop: Writings of Zen Master Dogen Moon in a Dewdrop: Writings of Zen Master Dogen (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,165 ratings — published 1985
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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 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,463 ratings — published 2002
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Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.09 — 1,679 ratings — published 2012
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One Taste: Daily Reflections on Integral Spirituality One Taste: Daily Reflections on Integral Spirituality (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.14 — 584 ratings — published 1999
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When Awareness Becomes Natural: A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life When Awareness Becomes Natural: A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.21 — 259 ratings — published 2016
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Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 142 ratings — published 2013
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Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.37 — 1,094 ratings — published 1997
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Do No Harm: Mindful Engagement for a World in Crisis Do No Harm: Mindful Engagement for a World in Crisis (Paperback)
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avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
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Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 5,939 ratings — published 2011
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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 1 time as buddhist-practice)
avg rating 4.26 — 66,357 ratings — published 1996
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Eric Overby
“Life is but a wheel
Cycling birth and death around
Like seasons changing”
Eric Overby, Senses

Jack Kornfield
“In Buddhist practice, the outward and inward aspects of taking the one seat meet on our meditation cushion.”
Jack Kornfield, A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life

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