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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1083 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.09 — 924,669 ratings — published
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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 1078 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.20 — 51,609 ratings — published 1970
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 948 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 32,268 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 911 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 22,578 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 858 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.26 — 68,463 ratings — published 1996
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 758 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,964 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 — 128,191 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 649 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.30 — 48,964 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 591 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 28,278 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 — 41,282 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 — 8,064 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 515 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 10,402 ratings — published 1997
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 486 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.20 — 33,943 ratings — published 1992
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 478 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,363 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 439 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 4,496 ratings — published 2005
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
by (shelved 438 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 24,182 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 434 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.13 — 38,437 ratings — published 2000
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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 434 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,815 ratings — published 2002
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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 415 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 14,010 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 — 9,018 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 344 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,489 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 339 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.12 — 55,990 ratings — published 1994
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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 337 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.19 — 15,290 ratings — published 1997
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 337 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 19,403 ratings — published 1997
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 329 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,720 ratings — published 2006
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Being Peace (Being Peace, #1) Being Peace (Being Peace, #1)
by (shelved 322 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 14,952 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 316 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.44 — 7,322 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 296 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.25 — 11,887 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 4.28 — 8,470 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 287 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,303 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 278 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 16,060 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 — 12,763 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 271 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,155 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 — 8,108 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 255 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.35 — 8,185 ratings — published 2008
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Confession of a Buddhist Atheist Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 248 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.92 — 4,680 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 242 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,752 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 239 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,383 ratings — published 1984
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Buddha Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 235 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 5,734 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 232 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,446 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 231 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 9,800 ratings — published 2002
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 231 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,489 ratings — published 1934
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 228 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,794 ratings — published 1350
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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 — 7,178 ratings — published 1994
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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 220 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.12 — 6,588 ratings — published 2000
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 219 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 6,483 ratings — published 1989
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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 214 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 9,894 ratings — published 2005
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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 200 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.38 — 67,096 ratings — published 2016
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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 200 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,480 ratings — published 1994
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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 199 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,807 ratings — published 2009
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Daisaku Ikeda
“it is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings.”
― Daisaku Ikeda

Albert Einstein
“If there is any religion that could respond to the needs of modern science, it would be Buddhism.”
― Albert Einstein

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