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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.09 — 910,540 ratings — published 1922
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.27 — 31,946 ratings — published -400
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Buddha, Vol. 2: The Four Encounters  (Buddha #2) Buddha, Vol. 2: The Four Encounters (Buddha #2)
by (shelved 17 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.25 — 4,955 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha, Vol. 1: Kapilavastu (Buddha #1) Buddha, Vol. 1: Kapilavastu (Buddha #1)
by (shelved 17 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.17 — 8,550 ratings — published 1972
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Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as buddha)
avg rating 3.93 — 12,284 ratings — published 2007
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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 14 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.21 — 51,136 ratings — published 1970
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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 14 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.33 — 22,179 ratings — published 1998
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,772 ratings — published 1959
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Buddha, Vol. 5: Deer Park (Buddha, #5) Buddha, Vol. 5: Deer Park (Buddha, #5)
by (shelved 13 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.34 — 3,367 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha, Vol. 4: The Forest of Uruvela (Buddha, #4) Buddha, Vol. 4: The Forest of Uruvela (Buddha, #4)
by (shelved 13 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.34 — 3,678 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha, Vol. 3: Devadatta (Buddha, #3) Buddha, Vol. 3: Devadatta (Buddha, #3)
by (shelved 13 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.26 — 4,081 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha, Vol. 8: Jetavana Buddha, Vol. 8: Jetavana (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.40 — 2,991 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha, Vol. 7: Prince Ajatasattu Buddha, Vol. 7: Prince Ajatasattu (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.35 — 3,035 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha, Vol. 6: Ananda Buddha, Vol. 6: Ananda (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.33 — 3,171 ratings — published 1983
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Buddha Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as buddha)
avg rating 3.91 — 5,690 ratings — published 2001
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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 8 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.43 — 7,246 ratings — published 1991
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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 8 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,470 ratings — published 2005
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.17 — 19,291 ratings — published 1997
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The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.27 — 8,017 ratings — published 700
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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 7 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.02 — 27,926 ratings — published 2017
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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 7 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.20 — 15,270 ratings — published 1997
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.17 — 127,464 ratings — published 1998
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 7 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.20 — 33,457 ratings — published 1992
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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 6 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.18 — 40,867 ratings — published 1975
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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 6 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.26 — 67,490 ratings — published 1996
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,689 ratings — published 2006
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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 6 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,829 ratings — published 1993
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Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.01 — 10,335 ratings — published 1997
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The Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.37 — 2,966 ratings — published 2001
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,210 ratings — published 1992
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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.29 — 187,390 ratings — published -350
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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 5 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,181 ratings — published 2009
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.16 — 23,965 ratings — published
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 3.89 — 5,985 ratings — published 1350
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Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.43 — 877 ratings — published 2008
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The Philosophy of Cosmic Spirituality The Philosophy of Cosmic Spirituality (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.83 — 41 ratings — published 2014
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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)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.38 — 66,347 ratings — published 2016
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The Life of the Buddha (Penguin Classics) The Life of the Buddha (Penguin Classics)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 3.33 — 204 ratings — published 2015
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Teachings of the Buddha (Shambhala Library) Teachings of the Buddha (Shambhala Library)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.20 — 2,362 ratings — published 1993
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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 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.12 — 55,476 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 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.30 — 48,423 ratings — published 1992
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Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.60 — 554 ratings — published 2004
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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 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.34 — 8,130 ratings — published 2008
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No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.37 — 3,531 ratings — published 2005
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,729 ratings — published 1350
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Die Kuh, die weinte - Buddhistische Geschichten über den Weg zum Glück Die Kuh, die weinte - Buddhistische Geschichten über den Weg zum Glück (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.34 — 5,062 ratings — published 2006
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The Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,797 ratings — published 150
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The Diamond Sutra The Diamond Sutra (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.39 — 1,111 ratings — published 868
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.17 — 6,463 ratings — published 1989
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Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as buddha)
avg rating 4.16 — 16,290 ratings — published 1990
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Jack Kornfield
“The words of the Buddha offer this truth: ∼ Hatred never ceases by hatred but by love alone is healed.”
Jack Kornfield, The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace

“If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.”
Shantideva

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