Soon after leaving behind her life as a university professor to take up residence at a Buddhist retreat center in northern California, the author mentioned to the centers administrator that she was...

The first American to become a Buddhist monk in Burma, where he lived for almost a decade, the author has since become a spiritual maverick, working for global human rights and teaching his understand...

Written in a clear, informal style, this lively and engaging guide for Westerners packs a lot of information into a few pages. It explains the essential teachings and practices on which all mainstream...

A San Francisco Chronicle # 1 bestseller: This is without a doubt the most accessible and down-to-earth introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism available. It is a delight to read." -- San Franci...

Renowned for his ability to present the essence of the Buddha's teachings simply and thoroughly, the author of Mindfulness in Plain English brings the same qualities to the art of autobiography. From ...

Based on the Four Noble Truths laid down 2500 years ago by the Buddha, this book explains how true happiness is found not in getting as much as we can, but in letting go of the self-centered cravings ...

As accessible as it is inspirational, this selection gathers a decade's worth of public talks given in India. At the end of each talk are transcripts of question/answer sessions with His Holiness. ...

Combining the advice and humor of a great relationship book with the the wisdom and compassion of a book on Buddhism, the author of Stumbling Towards Enlightenment helps us understand love through the...

Time measures out our lives and space encloses our possibilities. Knowledge responds, shaping our potential for accomplishment. A decade ago, Time, Space, and Knowledge disclosed a luminous vision of...

By honestly contemplating death and using mindfulness practice, says well-known Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, we can change how we relate to death, enhance our appreciation of everyday life, and open ...

By honestly contemplating death and using mindfulness practice, says well-known Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, we can change how we relate to death, enhance our appreciation of everyday life, and open ...

Each of us struggles with the existential questions of meaning, purpose and responsibility. The Dalai Lama examines these questions from a Buddhist perspective, guiding us to a clearer understanding t...

The Middle Path of Life is recommended for anyone who wants to get to know themselves: experienced meditators and those just becoming interested in insight or vipassana meditation, the systematic prac...

The authors are Buddhist teachers who are also successful in business. Observing that one great cause of suffering in the wealthy West is our love/hate relationship with money - rooted in the futile h...

This is the first anthology to bring together the writings from Buddhists, both Eastern and Western, that have redefined Buddhism for our era. It includes writings by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Wil...

For Jones, one of the early definers of engaged Buddhism, the relationship between individuals and society is central to the development of both engaged Buddhism and sociology. Stronger than a mere me...

Through Zen parables, guided meditations, and personal stories, Thich Nhat Hahn explores the traditional myths of how we live and die. Even more, he shows us how to live a life unfettered by fear. Pap...

Goldstein, one of America's most well-known Buddhist teachers, synthesizes what he knows of Buddhism and the great potential for Buddhism to prosper in the West. Goldstein addresses the concern that B...

This book discusses the Buddhist meaning of true love and how to attain it in the modern world. Using clear, playful language, Sachs describes the different aspects of healthy relationships within a B...

Internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher Catherine Ingram, co-founder of the prestigious Insight Meditation Society and creator of the Dharma Dialogues, brings nearly 30 years of experience to this...