2007-07-25 17:14:29 · 7 answers · asked by Yvette O 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Karen Armstrong's biography of the Buddha is good.
Stephen Batchelor's "Buddhism without Belief" is also good.
Anything by Thich Nhat Hahn would be beneficial.
Jon Kabat-Zinn's book "Full Catastrophe Living"
If you were to ask for a book that contained "everything about Christianity," it would be hard to find, because there are so many branches. Much of the same is true about Buddhism. I would recommend that you look in your local phone book for a Buddhist meditation center and get to know some of the practitioners.
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2007-07-25 17:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good book on Buddhism for beginners is "Eight Mindful steps to Happiness" by Bhante Gunaratana. And the 'eight mindful steps' of the book's title refer to the eight facets of the Buddhist path, which is known as the Noble Eightfold Path. Bhante G., as he is affectionately refered to, is just the kind of expert to explain buddhism; after all, he's been a monk for his whole life, practically. Enjoy.
2007-07-26 00:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first book I read was "Sutra on the 8 Realizations of the Great Beings: A Buddhist Scripture on Simplicity, Generosity and Compassion" by Thich Nhat Hanh.
It is wonderfully concise and wise (and cheap!). A great primer.
2007-07-26 22:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by TomParrish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I recommend the book called " THE BUDDHA IN YOUR MIRROR--- practical Buddhism and the search for self "
Also , I have been subscribing the magazine " Living Buddhism" This is $ 35 for 1 year. Please check this out !!
http://www.sgisubs.com
2007-07-29 15:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by Happy Smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is quite good. I've always found Calvin and Hobbes to point the way, too. Seriously.
2007-07-26 00:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I almost bought The Complete Idiot's guide to Buddha, or the life of Buddha today.. But instead I bought the complete Idiot's guide to communicating with spirits
2007-07-26 00:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetheart that's what I'm trying to find. the best place to go is Barnes and Noble or The Tattered Cover bookstore if you're ever in Denver. Barnes N Noble is the best place for religion and spirituality.
2007-07-26 00:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋