Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom
10 best books like Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom (Dzogchen Ponlop): Hooked!: Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume, What Makes You Not a Buddhist, The Words of My Perfect Teacher, How to Meditate: A Practical Guide, It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path, The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind, The Great Path of Awakening: The Classic Guide to Lojong, a Tibetan Buddhist Practice for Cultivating the Heart of Compassion, Wake Up To Your Life: Discovering the Buddhist Path of Attention, For a Future to Be Possible: Buddhist Ethics for Everyday Life, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings
| Author | Stephanie Kaza |
| ISBN | 1590301722 |
At one time or another, most of us have experienced an all-consuming desire for a material object, a desire so strong that it seems like we couldn't possibly be happy without buying this thing. Yet, when we give in to this impulse, we often find ourselves feeling frustrated and empty. Advertisers, of...
| Author | Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse |
| ISBN | 1590304063 |
Dzongsar Khyentse is one of the most creative and innovative young Tibetan Buddhist lamas teaching today. The director of two feature films with Buddhist themes (the international sensation The Cup and Travelers and Magicians), this provocative teacher, artist, and poet is widely known and admired...
| Author | Patrul Rinpoche |
| ISBN | 1570624127 |
My favorite quote so far...
There is not a single being in samsara, this immense ocean of suffering, who in the course of time without beginning has never been our father or mother. When they were our parents, these beings' only thought was to raise us with the greatest possible kindness, protecting...
| Author | Kathleen McDonald |
| ISBN | 0861713419 |
What is meditation? Why practice it? Which techniques are best? How do I do it? The answers to these often-asked questions are contained in this down-to-earth book, making it of enormous value for anyone who wishes to begin and maintain a meditation practice. Written by a Western Buddhist nun with solid...
| Author | Dzigar Kongtrül III |
| ISBN | 1590303814 |
On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences...
| Author | Traleg Kyabgon |
| ISBN | 1590303784 |
For many centuries Indian and Tibetan Buddhists have employed this collection of pithy, penetrating Dharma slogans to develop compassion, equanimity, lovingkindness, and joy for others. Known as the lojong—or mind-training—teachings, these slogans have been the subject of deep study,...
| Author | Jamgon Kongtrul |
| ISBN | 1590302141 |
Here is a practical Buddhist guidebook that offers techniques for developing a truly compassionate heart in the midst of everyday life. For centuries, Tibetans have used fifty-nine pithy slogans—such as "A joyous state of mind is a constant support" and "Don't talk about others' shortcomings"—as...
| Author | Ken McLeod |
| ISBN | 0062516817 |
The key to becoming fully alive and joyful is to develop our natural capacity for attention and to be fully present here and now. In this informative guidebook to practical Buddhism you discover:
How to live life with equanimity, loving-kindness, compassion, and joy
How...
| Author | Thich Nhat Hanh |
| ISBN | 1888375663 |
The Five Mindfulness Trainings — to not kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or take intoxicants — are the basic statement of ethics and morality in Buddhism. In this fully revised edition, Zen master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for their universal applicability in daily...
| Author | Gampopa |
| ISBN | 1559390921 |
In all his studies, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is one of the texts that Khenpo [Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche, the translator of this edition] found to be most inspiring. Lord Gampopa lays out the teachings in a clear and systematic way that is understandable to beginners. At the same time, the work...
| Author | Buddhadasa Bhikkhu |
| ISBN | 0861711114 |
Any practitioner, after meditating for some time, inevitably wonders what meditation method the historical Buddha Shakyamuni himself used while beneath the Bodhi Tree. Many people understand that prior to his realization, Shakyamuni Buddha studied with many of the great yogis of his time, but...
| Author | Bhikkhu Ñaṇamoli |
| ISBN | 1928706126 |
This unique biography presents the Buddha's revolutionary solution for humanity that leads to the end of ill will, craving and delusion. Though born a prince surrounded by luxuries, Gotama the Buddha was transformed by realizing that no one escapes unhappiness. He spent the remainder of his life...
Based on HAVING THE THREE CONVICTIONS by Lama Je Tsong Khapa (1357-1419 AD), this book examines the renowned Six Yogas of Naropa, a stage in the practice of Yoga Tantra. Through experiential commentary, guided meditation, and practical advice, Lama Yeshe brings the reader a tantalizing taste of the...
| Author | Phillip Moffitt |
| ISBN | 1594863539 |
Why do we suffer? Is there a purpose to our pain? Noting that human beings have wrestled with such questions for thousands of years, Phillip Moffitt has found answers for his own life in Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Reflecting on his own journey from Esquire magazine editor-in-chief to Buddhist...
| Author | Dalai Lama XIV |
| ISBN | 1416565833 |
In Becoming Enlightened, His Holiness the Dalai Lama powerfully explores the foundation of Buddhism, laying out an accessible and practical approach to age-old questions: How can we live free from suffering? How can we achieve lasting happiness and peace?
Drawing from traditional Buddhist...
| Author | Chögyam Trungpa |
| ISBN | 1590306961 |
Many of us, without even realizing it, are dominated by fear. We might be aware of some of our fears—perhaps we are afraid of public speaking, financial hardship, or losing a loved one. But in this book meditation master Chögyam Trungpa shows us that most of us suffer from a far more pervasive form of...
| Author | Noah Levine |
| ISBN | 0061711241 |
“The Buddha’s teachings are not a philosophy or a religion; they are a call to action and invitation to revolution.”
Noah Levine, author of the national bestseller Dharma Punx and Against the Stream, is the leader of the youth movement for a new American Buddhism. In Heart of the Revolution,...
| Author | Surya Das |
| ISBN | 0061774561 |
"Awealth of inspiration and practical tips for enjoying the Kingdom of God, thePure Land of the Buddha, now." —Thich Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace Is EveryStep
"Fornewcomers to Buddhism (and non-Buddhists interested in universal wisdom!) and‘old hands’ at practice . . . [Das]...
| Author | Stephen Batchelor |
| ISBN | 0385527063 |
Written with the same brilliance and boldness that made Buddhism Without Beliefs a classic in its field, Confession of a Buddhist Atheist is Stephen Batchelor’s account of his journey through Buddhism, which culminates in a groundbreaking new portrait of the historical Buddha.
Stephen...
| Author | Lodro Rinzler |
| ISBN | 1590309375 |
There's a new thirst for spirituality among young people today-but they're less inclined to adjust their lives around traditional religious forms than they are to look for transformation within their existing lifestyles. And they have a natural affinity for Buddhism. This is a book for them-by one...
| Author | Jack Kornfield |
| ISBN | 1570621381 |
In this book (previously published under the title Living Buddhist Masters), Jack Kornfield presents the heart of Buddhist practice as taught by twelve highly respected masters from Southeast Asia, Here, renowned teachers such as Mahasi Sayadaw, U Ba Khin, Mohnyin Sayadaw, and Achaan Maha Boowa...
