about Buddhism or perhaps trying meditation?
Here are some articles provided by About.com to help answer your new questions:
- An Intoduction to the Basics Of Buddhism
- Basic Meditation Instructions
- An Introduction to the three main schools of Buddhism
If you're interested in delving further, consider one of these titles.
This list was compiled from Amazon.com recommendations and your input.
- Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World by Lama Surya Das
- Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Breath Sweeps Mind: A First Guide to Meditation Practice by Jean Smith
- Buddhism: Way of Life and Thought by Nancy Wilson Ross
- Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen
- How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life by The Dalai Lama
- Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
- Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana, et al
- Radiant Mind: Essential Buddhist Teachings and Texts by Jean Smith
- Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
- What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula
- Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunyru Suzuki
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