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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1082 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.09 — 909,580 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 1068 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 51,094 ratings — published 1970
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 945 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 31,929 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 901 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 22,157 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 857 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.26 — 67,414 ratings — published 1996
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 750 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,756 ratings — published 1959
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 662 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 127,415 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 645 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.30 — 48,389 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 587 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 27,906 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 568 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 40,835 ratings — published 1975
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The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva (Paperback)
by (shelved 530 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 8,017 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 507 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 10,329 ratings — published 1997
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 482 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.20 — 33,438 ratings — published 1992
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 470 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,206 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 442 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 4,468 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 439 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,603 ratings — published 2002
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
by (shelved 435 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 23,958 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 429 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 37,677 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 410 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 13,910 ratings — published 1994
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Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (Paperback)
by (shelved 398 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.22 — 8,974 ratings — published 1973
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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 340 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,409 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 340 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.12 — 55,448 ratings — published 1994
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 337 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 19,287 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 334 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.20 — 15,270 ratings — published 1997
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 326 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,687 ratings — published 2006
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Being Peace (Being Peace, #1) Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)
by (shelved 320 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 14,854 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 312 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.43 — 7,241 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 295 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,825 ratings — published 1993
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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 287 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.29 — 8,364 ratings — published 1991
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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 285 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,177 ratings — published 2009
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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 277 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 15,695 ratings — published 2014
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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 — 12,632 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 268 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,130 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 267 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,990 ratings — published 1995
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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 — 8,125 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 — 4,665 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 237 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,724 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 233 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,344 ratings — published 1984
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Buddha Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 232 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 5,688 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 231 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,279 ratings — published 2002
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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 230 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 9,776 ratings — published 2002
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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 228 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 7,168 ratings — published 1994
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 227 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,455 ratings — published 1934
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 223 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,727 ratings — published 1350
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 218 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 6,461 ratings — published 1989
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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 216 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.12 — 6,538 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 211 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 9,864 ratings — published 2005
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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 199 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 8,617 ratings — published 1957
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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 199 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.78 — 249,777 ratings — published 1974
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The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering (Paperback)
by (shelved 196 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,463 ratings — published 1994
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Thich Nhat Hanh
“Usually when we hear or read something new, we just compare it to our own ideas. If it is the same, we accept it and say that it is correct. If it is not, we say it is incorrect. In either case, we learn nothing.”
Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

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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