If I were to recommend books to you it would be "The conversion between Science and Spirituality" (it's called something like that) by the Dalai Lama, "Advice on Dying" by the Dalai Lama, "How to solve our human problems" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. If you are interested in being a hard core buddhist, "The Simple Path" by the Dalai Lama is a great read too.
Any interesting books are welcome ^_^
2007-07-16 07:45:58 · 19 answers · asked by Yuri ^_^ 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Get over the harry potter thing I'm entitled to my own opinion and I'm sorry I don't read crap about people sticking wands up their ***
2007-07-16 10:34:35 · update #1
One that instantly comes to mind is "Think on these things" by Krishnamurti. I had to read it for a Philosophy class and really enjoyed it. Krishnamurti essentially believes that life is simple. We are born, grow, and eventually die. It's our way of thinking that makes life complicated.
Another really good one is "True Notebooks: A Writer's Year at Juvenile Hall" by Mark Salzman. That book really made me take a look at the way we view youth offenders and the treatment the receive all in the name of "rehabilitation".
Of course there arfe the books by Dave Pelzer: A Child Called "IT", The Lost Boy and The Privilage of Youth. All are excellent.
The Book of God by Walter Wangerin. This novel takes the bible and rewrites it as a in depth story. Brings to life characters that only seem one deminsional in the Bible such as Lot's wife, Job and his wife, Jael and Deborah (Women leaders that most ministers forget to mention), and Rehab the Harlot who changed her ways by saving a couple of God's men.
Any of the books by Torey Hayden are worth a read and will keep you intrested from cover to cover. She's a special education teacher who reached out to the children no one else wanted to.
No Disrespect by Sister Souljah. A must read for any woman. Sister Souljah is a rapper and activist. At first I was reluctant to read it because I can't stand Rap music but her fictional novel "Coldest Winter Ever" was excellent so I wanted to know more about her. I never did quite understand what the beef was between her and President Clinton so I picked up a copy of her book and was impressed. She talks about life. Growing up female in a world where people still treat us as second class citizens. She talks about being Black of course. But most of all she talks about empowering yourself and she speaks from the heart, so check that out as well.
I could go on and on with a list of titles but I fear it would take forever. I'm headed out now to the library to find some more good reads. So enjoy the ones I recommended and if you want more titles feel free to email me. Click on the pic and it you will be able to send me a message.
Happy Reading!
2007-07-16 08:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by WillLynn 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I follow a Buddhist lifestyle but believe that just because a book doesn't talk about spiritual things, doesn't mean that it doesn't "matter." I believe you take from a book what you look for - a lot of fictional books have some great messages and teachings.
That said!
An excellent book is Awakening the Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das. His book Awakening the Buddhist Heart is also really good. I also really enjoyed the Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and really anything by Thich Nhat Hanh (try Peace is Every Step).
2007-07-16 07:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the book store and ask them to help you out. The people I deal with at Borders have always been very helpful to me. While I admire the Dalai Lama's writings, I also like Harry Potter. It does not hurt to have a wide range of likes and dislikes and find that I glean a lot of useful information, lessons, etc. from the many books I read.
2007-07-16 07:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by lilith663 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah those Harry potter fans are really a bunch of nuts!
Insult that book and its like your insulting their Religion or something. There must be something to it though, if it can transform relatively inteligent people into a bunch of devout zombies like some of the people I've met.
Anyway, some books I'd recomend are;
"Fingerprints of the Gods" by Graham Hancock.
An exciting journey of discovery that spans continents and centuries, seeking evidence of humanity's first great civilization. The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Connecting puzzling clues scattered throughout the world, Hancock discovers compelling evidence of a technologically and culturally advanced civilization that was destroyed and obliterated from human memory. Four 8-page photo inserts.
and
"The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene
There is an ill-concealed skeleton in the closet of physics: "As they are currently formulated, general relativity and quantum mechanics cannot both be right." Each is exceedingly accurate in its field: general relativity explains the behavior of the universe at large scales, while quantum mechanics describes the behavior of subatomic particles. Yet the theories collide horribly under extreme conditions such as black holes or times close to the big bang. Brian Greene, a specialist in quantum field theory, believes that the two pillars of physics can be reconciled in superstring theory, a theory of everything.
Superstring theory has been called "a part of 21st-century physics that fell by chance into the 20th century." In other words, it isn't all worked out yet. Despite the uncertainties--"string theorists work to find approximate solutions to approximate equations"--Greene gives a tour of string theory solid enough to satisfy the scientifically literate.
and last but not least
"Edgar Cayce on the Akashic Records: The Book of Life" by Kevin J. Todeschi
This book describes the Akashic Records, the source from which Edgar Cayce received many of his remarkable insights. Also known as the Book of Life, the Akashic Records is the storehouse of all information -- every word, deed, feeling, thought, and intent -- for every individual who has ever lived upon the earth. Todeschi explains how each of us can access our own Book of Life to learn about our past, present, and future.
Good reading to be sure!
2007-07-16 15:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if you are so narrow minded as you come across, i would start with books like dr. suess. that might help you ah- widen your imagination.
oh- and...never-insulit- harry potter- infront of-me.
*hagrid, ss*
and for good mesure i think u should read this reply again:
Me thinks you are a troll looking to start trouble by calling the Harry Potter books "crap". Harry Potter books matter. They got millions of people reading again. What could be crappy about that? Yes, there are plenty of great works out there, but that's no reason to *iss on Harry Potter. Can't it co-exist in the world of great literature?
2007-07-16 09:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 03:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by kianes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catch-22 and Slaughterhouse 5 are both fictional books dealing with the World War 2 era that are very easy to read and funny, and deal with larger issues humanity faces.
A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich won the Nobel Prize, and is a good history lesson as well as being absolutely profound and striking in it's impact on the reader. Also easy to read!
The Clash of Civilizations is a controversial book, non fiction, but extremely well written and researched. It's more effort to read but it is extremely informative about what's going on in the world today and what the future holds.
2007-07-16 07:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
The Attractor Factor by Joe Vitale
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay
These three authors help explain free will and how you can make it work for you. I highly recommend them. Take control of your life. No more blamming God. Find real freedom and happiness.
2007-07-16 16:21:22 · answer #8 · answered by superlativemoon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses have a very broad range of books available to the public, they are also free of charge. Some titles are "What does the Bible really teach" "Happiness how to find it" "Peace and Security - from what source" "Life - How did it get here? By evolution or by creation?" These are wonderful and insightful publications that have references from many different translations of the bible, as well as references one can check in the library, scientific quotations etc. If you call Jehovah's Witnesses in your local phone book they will be most happy to either send you a copy or drop one off for you, without obligation. If you feel a little intimidated about that you may call one of their Branch Offices in your country. By the way the Watchtower and Awake magazines are absolutely amazing with up to date information on hundreds of timely subjects dealing with the problems that youths face, the meaning of the troubled times we are living in, world events, culture, bible topics, prophecy and hope for the future......You can also find these at Jehovah's Witnesses local Kingdom Hall (this is what we call it instead of church) in your area. All are welcome to attend. No money is collected or asked for. Sunday meetings have a wonderful Public Talk that all find interesting and upbuilding. You are more than welcome Remiyu!
2007-07-16 11:25:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Of course, my dear... Jack Canfield "Chicken soup for the soul". Actually, any Jack Canfield books are wonderfull. You can also watch a few videos with him on YouTube, just to get a glimpse of what this author is all about.
2007-07-16 08:07:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋