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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 895,047 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 1054 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 50,571 ratings — published 1970
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The Dhammapada The Dhammapada (Paperback)
by (shelved 931 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 31,615 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 883 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.33 — 21,766 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 848 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.26 — 66,261 ratings — published 1996
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What the Buddha Taught What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
by (shelved 733 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 13,524 ratings — published 1959
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 655 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 126,501 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 635 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.30 — 47,864 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 577 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 27,411 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 562 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.18 — 40,298 ratings — published 1975
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The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva (Paperback)
by (shelved 526 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.27 — 7,976 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 502 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 10,248 ratings — published 1997
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (ebook)
by (shelved 475 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 33,235 ratings — published 1992
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Mindfulness in Plain English Mindfulness in Plain English (Paperback)
by (shelved 466 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 19,093 ratings — published 1992
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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 433 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,457 ratings — published 2002
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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 431 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,396 ratings — published 2005
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
by (shelved 429 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 23,735 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 423 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 36,831 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 407 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 13,817 ratings — published 1994
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Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (Paperback)
by (shelved 396 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.22 — 8,937 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 339 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,308 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 337 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.13 — 54,923 ratings — published 1994
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Living Buddha, Living Christ Living Buddha, Living Christ (Paperback)
by (shelved 334 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 19,177 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 332 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.19 — 15,234 ratings — published 1997
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What Makes You Not a Buddhist What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 325 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,646 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 4.32 — 14,731 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 — 7,168 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 — 11,779 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 286 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,318 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 282 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,084 ratings — published 2009
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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 — 12,509 ratings — published 2001
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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 270 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.25 — 15,342 ratings — published 2014
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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 267 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,111 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 262 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,940 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 4.34 — 8,048 ratings — published 2008
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Confession of a Buddhist Atheist Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 253 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 4,658 ratings — published 2010
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Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 231 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,309 ratings — published 1984
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Buddha Buddha (Paperback)
by (shelved 231 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.91 — 5,639 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 228 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,115 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 — 7,140 ratings — published 1994
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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 — 9,744 ratings — published 2002
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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 227 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,651 ratings — published 1970
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback)
by (shelved 226 times as buddhism)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,406 ratings — published 1934
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 219 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 10,634 ratings — published 1350
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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 213 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.12 — 6,474 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 212 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.03 — 9,835 ratings — published 2005
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 211 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.16 — 6,431 ratings — published 1989
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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 200 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.17 — 8,584 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 — 247,999 ratings — published 1974
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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 196 times as buddhism)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,644 ratings — published 2009
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“it is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings.”
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