Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Enlightenment
By: Robert Wright
3.64
Format: None pages, Audiobook
From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditat…
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1. The Art Of Living
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
4.43
Format: 206 pages, Paperback
Master the art of living from one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders. Thich Nhat Hanh… read more
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"I think (too much), therefore I am (not there to live my life)."-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art Of Living
"Whether this moment is happy or not depends on you. It`s you who makes the moment happy, not the moment that makes you happy. With mindfulness, concentration, and insight, any moment can become a hap…"-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art Of Living
"Breathing in, I see all my ancestors in me: my mineral ancestors, plant ancestors, mammal ancestors, and human ancestors. My ancestors are always present, alive in every cell of my body, and I play a…"-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art Of Living
"I see that this body—made of the four elements—is not really me, and I am not limited by this body. I am the whole of the river of life, of blood ancestors and spiritual ancestors, that has been cont…"-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art Of Living
2. What the Buddha Taught
By: Walpola Rahula , None
4.18
Format: 151 pages, Paperback
This indispensable volume is a lucid and faithful account of the Buddha’s teachings. “For years,” s… read more
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"Whatever is impermanent is dukkha’ (Yad aniccaṃ taṃ dukkhaṃ)."-Walpola Rahula, What the Buddha Taught
"You may see the light, but the light is not the result of your eyesight."-Walpola Rahula, What the Buddha Taught
"Mere suffering exists, but no sufferer is found; The deed are, but no doer is found."-Walpola Rahula, What the Buddha Taught
"The name one gives is inessential. What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by other name would smell as sweet."-Walpola Rahula, What the Buddha Taught
3. Mindfulness in Plain English
By: Henepola Gunaratana
3.41
Format: 331 pages, Paperback
With his distinctive clarity and wit, "Bhante G" takes us step by step through the myths, realities… read more
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4. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
By: Shunryu Suzuki , Huston Smith , Trudy Dixon , Richard Baker
4.21
Format: 138 pages, Paperback
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” So begins… read more
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"Waves are the practice of the water."-Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
"You do not say, “This is enlightenment,"-Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
"Sincerity itself is the railroad track."-Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
"Zen practice is to open up our small mind."-Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
5. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
By: Jon Kabat-Zinn
3.50
Format: None pages, Paperback
In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It s… read more
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6. Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Enlightenment
By: Robert Wright
3.64
Format: None pages, Audiobook
From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditat… read more
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7. Thoughts Without A Thinker: Psychotherapy From A Buddhist Perspective
By: Dalai Lama XIV , Mark Epstein
5.00
Format: 176 pages, Paperback
Traditional distinctions between matters of the mind and matters of the spirit are increasingly bei… read more
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8. The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science
By: None , Matthew Immergut , None , None , Culadasa (John Charles Yates) , John Charles Yates
3.91
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive… read more
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9. Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom
By: Dzogchen Ponlop
4.27
Format: 67 pages, Hardcover
There's a rebel within you. It's the part of you that already knows how to break free of fear and u… read more
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10. The Science of Enlightenment: Teachings and Meditations for Awakening Through Self-Investigation
By: Shinzen Young
3.90
Format: 256 pages, Audio CD
What is enlightenment? Is it a myth or is it real? On The Science of Enlightenment, you will learn … read more
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11. Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening
By: Stephen Batchelor
4.10
Format: None pages, Paperback
A national bestseller and acclaimed guide to Buddhism for beginners and practitioners alike In this… read more
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12. The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
4.32
Format: 294 pages, Paperback
With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering an… read more
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"Everything is in your own heart."-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
"The greatest miracle is to be alive."-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
"Equanimity means to let go, not to abandon."-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
"The greatest gift we can offer anyone is our true presence."-Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
13. Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
By: Stephen Batchelor
3.58
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Written with the same brilliance and boldness that made Buddhism Without Beliefsa classic in its fi… read more
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14. Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
By: Sam Harris
3.80
Format: 220 pages, Hardcover
For the millions of Americans who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris's new book is a gu… read more
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15. After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age
By: Stephen Batchelor
4.03
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Some twenty-five centuries after the Buddha started teaching, his message continues to inspire peop… read more
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16. The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality
By: Dalai Lama XIV
4.07
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
Galileo, Copernicus, Newton, Niels Bohr, Einstein. Their insights shook our perception of who we ar… read more
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17. Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will
By: Robert M. Sapolsky
4.25
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, plumbs the depths of the … read more
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"I’m being diplomatic. Many readers will know of the “replication crisis"-Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will
"Obviously, imposing these classifications on determinism, free will, and moral responsibility is wildly simplified. A key simplification is pretending that most people have clean “yes"-Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will
"You cannot decide all the sensory stimuli in your environment, your hormone levels this morning, whether something traumatic happened to you in the past, the socioeconomic status of your parents, you…"-Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will
18. I'm Just Saying: The Art of Civil Discourse: A Guide to Maintaining Courteous Communication in an Increasingly Divided World
By: Milan Kordestani
4.26
Format: 272 pages, ebook
A straightforward look at the history and the art of maintaining courteous communication in an incr… read more
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- psychology
"Honest self-reflection is true self-reflection."-Milan Kordestani, I'm Just Saying: The Art of Civil Discourse: A Guide to Maintaining Courteous Communication in an Increasingly Divided World
"Self-reflection improves civil discourse by pushing you toward reason."-Milan Kordestani, I'm Just Saying: The Art of Civil Discourse: A Guide to Maintaining Courteous Communication in an Increasingly Divided World
"In a sense, trust is simply a stronger, more grounded version of faith."-Milan Kordestani, I'm Just Saying: The Art of Civil Discourse: A Guide to Maintaining Courteous Communication in an Increasingly Divided World
"Without active listening, you can not adequately contribute to civil discourse."-Milan Kordestani, I'm Just Saying: The Art of Civil Discourse: A Guide to Maintaining Courteous Communication in an Increasingly Divided World
19. AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors
By: Ronald M. Razmi
4.28
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
Explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the healthcare industry AI … read more
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"It’s true that AI can mimic the human brain, but it can also outperform us mere humans by discovering complex patterns that no human being could ever process and identify."-Ronald M. Razmi, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors
"In short, physicians are getting more and more data, which requires more sophisticated interpretation and which takes more time. AI is the solution, enhancing every stage of patient care from researc…"-Ronald M. Razmi, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors
"Pilots used to fly planes manually, but now they operate a dashboard with the help of computers. This has made flying safer and improved the industry. Healthcare can benefit from the same type of app…"-Ronald M. Razmi, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors
"It’s estimated that AI could free up to 25% of clinician time across different specialties. This increased amount of time could mean less hurried encounters and more humane interactions, including mo…"-Ronald M. Razmi, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors
20. No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings
By: Noah Rasheta
4.45
Format: 147 pages, Kindle Edition
Presented in a practical Q&A format, No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners is the most clear-cut intro… read more
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21. Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
By: Mark Epstein
3.81
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
"Most people will never find a great psychiatrist or a great Buddhist teacher, but Mark Epstein is … read more
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"The ego's instinctive favoring of itself is eroded by a sense of the infinite"-Mark Epstein, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
"There is much self-esteem to be gained from learning how and when to surrender."-Mark Epstein, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
"The most important events in our lives, from falling in love to giving birth to facing death, all require the ego to let go."-Mark Epstein, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
"We are already equipped to meet whatever befalls us. Life's challenges are challenging, but there is room for faith, for confidence, even for optimism."-Mark Epstein, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
