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Buddhism Book Summaries

If the Buddha Dated
by Charlotte Kasl • 1999
A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path
4.12
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If the Buddha Dated
A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path
by Charlotte Kasl 1999 212 pages
4.12
3k+ ratings
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Spirituality
Behold the Spirit
by Alan W. Watts • 1971
A Study in the Necessity of Mystical Religion
4.30
447
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Behold the Spirit
A Study in the Necessity of Mystical Religion
by Alan W. Watts 1971 288 pages
4.30
447 ratings
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Religion
Going to Pieces without Falling Apart
by Mark Epstein • 1998
A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness
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Going to Pieces without Falling Apart
A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness
by Mark Epstein 1998 200 pages
3.88
7k+ ratings
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Psychology
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A Fearless Heart
by Thupten Jinpa • 2015
How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives
4.34
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A Fearless Heart Summary
A Fearless Heart
How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives
by Thupten Jinpa 2015 288 pages
4.34
500+ ratings
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Everything Is Workable
by Diane Musho Hamilton • 2013
A Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution
3.78
279
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Everything Is Workable Summary
Everything Is Workable
A Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution
by Diane Musho Hamilton 2013 240 pages
3.78
279 ratings
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Psychology
Spirituality
The Art of Power
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2008
A Zen Master's Guide to Redefining Power, Achieving True Freedom and Discovering Lasting Happiness in a Stressful World
4.25
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The Art of Power Summary
The Art of Power
A Zen Master's Guide to Redefining Power, Achieving True Freedom and Discovering Lasting Happiness in a Stressful World
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2008 240 pages
4.25
3k+ ratings
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Making Friends with Death
by Judith L. Lief • 2001
A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality
4.26
128
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Death
Making Friends with Death Summary
Making Friends with Death
A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality
by Judith L. Lief 2001 187 pages
4.26
128 ratings
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Spirituality
Death
Dreaming Yourself Awake
by B. Alan Wallace • 2012
Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga for Insight and Transformation
3.89
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Dreaming Yourself Awake Summary
Dreaming Yourself Awake
Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga for Insight and Transformation
by B. Alan Wallace 2012 192 pages
3.89
500+ ratings
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Psychology
The Lost Art of Good Conversation
by Sakyong Mipham • 2017
A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life
3.57
1k+
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The Lost Art of Good Conversation Summary
The Lost Art of Good Conversation
A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life
by Sakyong Mipham 2017 240 pages
3.57
1k+ ratings
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Communication
Buddhism
The Wakeful Body
by Willa Baker • 2021
Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom
4.12
413
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The Wakeful Body Summary
The Wakeful Body
Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom
by Willa Baker 2021 208 pages
4.12
413 ratings
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Buddhism
Living Deeply
by Marilyn Mandala Schlitz • 2008
The Art Science of Transformation in Everyday Life
4.00
253
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Living Deeply Summary
Living Deeply
The Art Science of Transformation in Everyday Life
by Marilyn Mandala Schlitz 2008 231 pages
4.00
253 ratings
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Meditation
The No Self, No Problem Workbook
by Chris Niebauer • 2023
Exercises & Practices from Neuropsychology and Buddhism to Help You Lose Your Mind
4.35
151
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The No Self, No Problem Workbook Summary
The No Self, No Problem Workbook
Exercises & Practices from Neuropsychology and Buddhism to Help You Lose Your Mind
by Chris Niebauer 2023 181 pages
4.35
151 ratings
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Science
Peace Is Every Breath
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2011
A Practice for Our Busy Lives
4.14
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Peace Is Every Breath
A Practice for Our Busy Lives
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2011 160 pages
4.14
4k+ ratings
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Happiness
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2009
Essential Mindfulness Practices
4.09
3k+
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Happiness Summary
Happiness
Essential Mindfulness Practices
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2009 120 pages
4.09
3k+ ratings
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Conquest of Mind
by Eknath Easwaran • 1988
Take Charge of Your Thoughts and Reshape Your Life Through Meditation
4.30
495
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Philosophy
Meditation
Conquest of Mind Summary
Conquest of Mind
Take Charge of Your Thoughts and Reshape Your Life Through Meditation
by Eknath Easwaran 1988 179 pages
4.30
495 ratings
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Being Zen
by Ezra Bayda • 2002
Bringing Meditation to Life
4.13
500+
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Zen
Being Zen Summary
Being Zen
Bringing Meditation to Life
by Ezra Bayda 2002 144 pages
4.13
500+ ratings
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Zen
Mindfulness on the Go
by Jan Chozen Bays • 2014
Simple Meditation Practices You Can Do Anywhere
4.2
362
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Health
Mindfulness on the Go Summary
Mindfulness on the Go
Simple Meditation Practices You Can Do Anywhere
by Jan Chozen Bays 2014 248 pages
4.2
362 ratings
Self Help
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Health
Real Life
by Sharon Salzberg • 2023
4.21
486
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Buddhism
Real Life Summary
Real Life
by Sharon Salzberg 2023 208 pages
4.21
486 ratings
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Buddhism
The Wisdom of Compassion
by Dalai Lama XIV • 2012
Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights
3.98
500+
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The Wisdom of Compassion Summary
The Wisdom of Compassion
Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights
by Dalai Lama XIV 2012 255 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
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Sit Like a Buddha
by Lodro Rinzler • 2014
A Pocket Guide to Meditation
4.14
500+
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Sit Like a Buddha Summary
Sit Like a Buddha
A Pocket Guide to Meditation
by Lodro Rinzler 2014 112 pages
4.14
500+ ratings
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Happiness Is an Inside Job
by Sylvia Boorstein • 2007
Practicing for a Joyful Life
3.90
500+
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Happiness Is an Inside Job Summary
Happiness Is an Inside Job
Practicing for a Joyful Life
by Sylvia Boorstein 2007 176 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
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Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life
by Alan W. Watts • 2006
Collected Talks 1960-1969
4.42
417
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Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life Summary
Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life
Collected Talks 1960-1969
by Alan W. Watts 2006 272 pages
4.42
417 ratings
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Buddha in Blue Jeans
by Tai Sheridan • 2011
An Extremely Short Simple Zen Guide to Sitting Quietly
3.93
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Buddha in Blue Jeans Summary
Buddha in Blue Jeans
An Extremely Short Simple Zen Guide to Sitting Quietly
by Tai Sheridan 2011 31 pages
3.93
7k+ ratings
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Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
by Joseph Goldstein • 1987
The Path of Insight Meditation
4.27
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Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
The Path of Insight Meditation
by Joseph Goldstein 1987 258 pages
4.27
1k+ ratings
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Practicing Peace in Times of War
by Pema Chödrön • 2006
4.38
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Practicing Peace in Times of War
by Pema Chödrön 2006
4.38
1k+ ratings
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Radical Friendship
by Kate Johnson • 2021
Seven Ways to Love Yourself and Find Your People in an Unjust World
4.13
467
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Radical Friendship Summary
Radical Friendship
Seven Ways to Love Yourself and Find Your People in an Unjust World
by Kate Johnson 2021 232 pages
4.13
467 ratings
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Friendship
Spirituality
Zen Lessons
by Thomas Cleary • 1989
The Art of Leadership
3.87
231
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Zen
Leadership
Zen Lessons Summary
Zen Lessons
The Art of Leadership
by Thomas Cleary 1989 169 pages
3.87
231 ratings
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Leadership
Buddhist Boot Camp
by Timber Hawkeye • 2012
4.25
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Buddhist Boot Camp
by Timber Hawkeye 2012 160 pages
4.25
5k+ ratings
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The Way of Effortless Mindfulness
by Loch Kelly • 2019
A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life
3.93
336
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The Way of Effortless Mindfulness Summary
The Way of Effortless Mindfulness
A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life
by Loch Kelly 2019 259 pages
3.93
336 ratings
Meditation
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Buddhism
Taoism for Beginners
by Elizabeth Reninger • 2020
Understanding and Applying Taoist History, Concepts, and Practices
3.94
238
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Taoism for Beginners Summary
Taoism for Beginners
Understanding and Applying Taoist History, Concepts, and Practices
by Elizabeth Reninger 2020 124 pages
3.94
238 ratings
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The Relaxed Mind
by Dza Kilung Rinpoche • 2015
A Seven-Step Method for Deepening Meditation Practice
4.10
134
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The Relaxed Mind Summary
The Relaxed Mind
A Seven-Step Method for Deepening Meditation Practice
by Dza Kilung Rinpoche 2015 174 pages
4.10
134 ratings
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Brilliant Moon
by Dilgo Khyentse • 2008
The Autobiography of Dilgo Khyentse
4.48
132
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Brilliant Moon
The Autobiography of Dilgo Khyentse
by Dilgo Khyentse 2008 402 pages
4.48
132 ratings
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Dancing With Life
by Phillip Moffitt • 2008
Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering
4.27
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Dancing With Life
Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering
by Phillip Moffitt 2008 352 pages
4.27
500+ ratings
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Walk Like a Buddha
by Lodro Rinzler • 2013
Even if Your Boss Sucks, Your Ex Is Torturing You, and You're Hungover Again
3.87
1k+
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Walk Like a Buddha
Even if Your Boss Sucks, Your Ex Is Torturing You, and You're Hungover Again
by Lodro Rinzler 2013 203 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
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Modern Buddhism
by Kelsang Gyatso • 2010
The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra
3.67
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Modern Buddhism
The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra
by Kelsang Gyatso 2010 420 pages
3.67
2k+ ratings
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Zen beyond Mindfulness
by Jules Shuzen Harris • 2019
Using Buddhist and Modern Psychology for Transformational Practice
3.95
75
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Zen beyond Mindfulness
Using Buddhist and Modern Psychology for Transformational Practice
by Jules Shuzen Harris 2019 183 pages
3.95
75 ratings
Buddhism
Zen
Spirituality
Buddhism For Dummies 2e
by Jonathan Landaw • 2002
Second Edition
3.95
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Buddhism For Dummies 2e
Second Edition
by Jonathan Landaw 2002 384 pages
3.95
1k+ ratings
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The Zen of Recovery
by Mel Ash • 1993
4.06
302
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The Zen of Recovery Summary
The Zen of Recovery
by Mel Ash 1993 260 pages
4.06
302 ratings
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Spirituality
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Buddhist Biology
by David Philip Barash • 2013
Ancient Eastern Wisdom Meets Modern Western Science
3.80
108
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Buddhist Biology Summary
Buddhist Biology
Ancient Eastern Wisdom Meets Modern Western Science
by David Philip Barash 2013 216 pages
3.80
108 ratings
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Zen and the Beat Way
by Alan W. Watts • 1900
4.07
280
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Zen
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Zen and the Beat Way
by Alan W. Watts 1900 128 pages
4.07
280 ratings
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Zen
Appreciate Your Life
by Taizan Maezumi • 2001
The Essence of Zen Practice
4.12
160
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Appreciate Your Life
The Essence of Zen Practice
by Taizan Maezumi 2001 160 pages
4.12
160 ratings
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El espejo del cerebro
by Nazareth Castellanos • 2021
4.30
1k+
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El espejo del cerebro
by Nazareth Castellanos 2021 105 pages
4.30
1k+ ratings
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Buddhism
by Alan W. Watts • 1996
The Religion of No-Religion
4.15
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Buddhism
The Religion of No-Religion
by Alan W. Watts 1996 128 pages
4.15
500+ ratings
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Mindfulness for Beginners
by Jon Kabat-Zinn • 2006
Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment
3.78
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Mindfulness for Beginners Summary
Mindfulness for Beginners
Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment
by Jon Kabat-Zinn 2006 170 pages
3.78
9k+ ratings
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Meditation
Focused and Fearless
by Shaila Catherine • 2008
A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity
4.14
278
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Focused and Fearless
A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity
by Shaila Catherine 2008 280 pages
4.14
278 ratings
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The Mindful Path Through Shyness
by Steven H. Flowers • 2009
How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from Social Anxiety, Fear, and Avoidance
3.83
112
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The Mindful Path Through Shyness
How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from Social Anxiety, Fear, and Avoidance
by Steven H. Flowers 2009 218 pages
3.83
112 ratings
Self Help
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Buddhism
How to Find the Work You Love
by Laurence G. Boldt • 1996
3.84
158
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Reference
How to Find the Work You Love Summary
How to Find the Work You Love
by Laurence G. Boldt 1996 194 pages
3.84
158 ratings
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Reference
The Buddha Walks into the Office
by Lodro Rinzler • 2014
3.80
500+
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The Buddha Walks into the Office Summary
The Buddha Walks into the Office
by Lodro Rinzler 2014
3.80
500+ ratings
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Religion
Self Help
Emotional Chaos to Clarity
by Phillip Moffitt • 2012
Move from the Chaos of the Reactive Mind to the Clarity of the Responsive Mind!
4.15
382
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Buddhism
Emotional Chaos to Clarity Summary
Emotional Chaos to Clarity
Move from the Chaos of the Reactive Mind to the Clarity of the Responsive Mind!
by Phillip Moffitt 2012 304 pages
4.15
382 ratings
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Buddhism
One Breath at a Time
by Kevin Griffin • 2004
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
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One Breath at a Time Summary
One Breath at a Time
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
by Kevin Griffin 2004 304 pages
4.28
1k+ ratings
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