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 Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:57 pm
I've only read a few of his quotes on the internet yet I feel very very inspired by him and i'd like to know what else he has to say about well.. everything!
But with all the many books he's got where is the best place for one to start reading?
please assist me and thank you.
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:56 pm
I started with The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching. It's a nice concise introduction to his beliefs, as well as basic Mahayana teachings. If you'd like to start with his take on his path specifically, Zen Keys is a good jump-in point.
And if you want the really long but totally worth the read Buddha's life story, Old Path White Clouds is the place to be. 3nodding
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:31 pm
I'm in a similiar situation myself! I need some good books, thus, some good book reccomendations! Sadly, as I have explained somewhere else, my reading is limited..
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:19 pm
As Byaggha said, The Heart of the Buddha's Teachings is the best place to start. It's a very good intro book, and is very easy to understand.
I'm reading it now and it's quite amazing!
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:02 pm
Thic Nhat Hanh... wonderful.
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:10 am
i took a course in university about Engaged Buddhism, so I would highly recommend "Engaged Buddhism - Buddhist Liberation Movement in Asia" by Christopher S. Queen and Sallie B. King, it does have Thic Nhat Hanh and many more engaged buddhist movements...
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