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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 880,727 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 1040 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 49,949 ratings — published 1970
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 921 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 31,229 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 858 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 21,307 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 838 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 64,662 ratings — published 1996
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 713 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,266 ratings — published 1959
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 648 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 125,398 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 627 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.30 — 47,082 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 568 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 26,895 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 550 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.19 — 39,599 ratings — published 1975
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The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva (Paperback)
by (shelved 510 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 7,823 ratings — published 700
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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 — 10,144 ratings — published 1997
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 472 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 32,627 ratings — published 1992
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 463 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 18,894 ratings — published 1992
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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 432 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 4,335 ratings — published 2005
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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 428 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,201 ratings — published 2001
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
by (shelved 426 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 23,460 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 420 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 35,848 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 405 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 13,711 ratings — published 1994
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Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (Paperback)
by (shelved 390 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.22 — 8,886 ratings — published 1973
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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 335 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.13 — 54,053 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 333 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,213 ratings — published 1997
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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 330 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.19 — 15,195 ratings — published 1997
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 330 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 18,992 ratings — published 1997
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 320 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,603 ratings — published 2006
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Being Peace (Being Peace, #1) Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)
by (shelved 314 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.32 — 14,576 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 305 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.43 — 7,066 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 292 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,734 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 280 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 14,972 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 278 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,065 ratings — published 1991
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Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames (Paperback)
by (shelved 271 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 12,333 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 265 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,070 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 260 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,862 ratings — published 1995
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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 257 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.25 — 14,935 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 257 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.34 — 7,992 ratings — published 2008
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Confession of a Buddhist Atheist Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 251 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 4,628 ratings — published 2010
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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 230 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,671 ratings — published 1970
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Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 229 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,282 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 4.08 — 9,700 ratings — published 2002
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Buddha Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 227 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 5,600 ratings — published 2001
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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 226 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 7,106 ratings — published 1994
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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 4.24 — 8,014 ratings — published 2002
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 224 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.95 — 5,348 ratings — published 1934
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 216 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,570 ratings — published 1350
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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 211 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 9,799 ratings — published 2005
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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 211 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.12 — 6,409 ratings — published 2000
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 206 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 6,401 ratings — published 1989
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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 197 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,568 ratings — published 2009
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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 197 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.78 — 245,959 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 196 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 8,548 ratings — published 1957
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Alan W. Watts
“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
Alan Wilson Watts

Mahatma Gandhi
“Yes I am, I am also a Muslim, a Christian, a Buddhist, and a Jew.”
Mahatma Gandhi

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