Here are 2 books that The Essence Of Buddhism fans have personally recommended if you like
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I revisited what I think is Pema Chodron's best book (at this point when she sneezes they publish it; that is how voluminous her work is). For anyone who has no time to read, this is the Buddhist book for you. It's made up of 108 very short chapters, often 2-3 pages long. Each one is full of wisdom and compassion. A truly inspiring book for everyone, including the spiritually curious.
This book offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. More than a collection of thoughts for the day, Comfortable with Uncertainty offers a progressive program of spiritual study, leading the reader through essential concepts, themes, and practices on the Buddhist path.
Comfortable with Uncertainty does not assume prior knowledge of Buddhist thought or practice, making it a perfect introduction to Chödrön's teaching. It features the most essential and stirring passages from Chödrön's previous books, exploring topics such as lovingkindness, meditation, mindfulness, "nowness," letting go, and working with fear and…
It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.
The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…
Sharon Salzberg literally wrote the book on loving-kindness twenty-plus years ago. This book is it's sequel, although not heralded as such publicly. It is about how to cultivate an open and loving heart, even in the midst of difficult times. For an author who consistently knocks it out of the park, this book shines forth as a beacon of friendship.
In Real Love, one of the world's leading authorities on love tells us how to find it, how to nurture it, how to honor it-and most of all how to rethink it ... This book has the power to set your heart at peace.' -Susan Cain, author of Quiet
What is love? Sharon Salzberg believes that love is a powerful healing force for us all, and that modern associations with romance and adoration are limiting. By redefining love, she helps us to recognize our desire for happiness and enhance our connections with each other.
