"The Art of Happiness"
by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and
Howard C. Cutler, M.D.
"I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think the very motion of our life is towards happiness." The Dalai Lama

"The Miracle of Mindfulness"
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Universally recognized as one of the classic introductory manuals on meditation, concentration, and relaxation. It is at once practical and inspirational. Originally written as a long letter to a friend, The Miracle of Mindfulness retains an intimate, personal tone.

"A Path With Heart"
by Jack Kornfield
"This important guidebook shows in detail and with great humor and insight the way to practice the Buddha's universal teachings here in the West. Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher." - Thich Nhat Hanh

"What The Buddha Taught"
by Rahula Walpola
Contains an explanation of the fundamental principles of Buddhism, as found in the Pali Texts, given in a very simple and direct style.

"Everyday Zen"
by Charlotte Joko Beck
Offers a warm, engaging, uniquely American approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of daily living - love, relationships, work, fear, ambition, suffering. Beck shows how to live each moment to the fullest.

"Vision and Transformation"
by Sangharakshita
Provides a lucid and clear explanation of the Buddha's noble eightfold path, the path which deals with every aspect of life and which is the fourth of the four noble truths. Unless we understand these teachings in some detail, we can be said to know very little about Buddhism.

"Comfortable With Uncertainity"
by Pema Chodron
Contains short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. It offers a progressive program of spiritual study, leading the reader through essenial concepts, themes, and practices on the Buddhist path.

"Living With Awareness"
by Sangharakshita
In mindfulness, we hold the secret of our own happiness. By learning to live mindfully, we can begin to realize the truth that what each of us will become depends to a very great extent on how fully, how unobstructedly, we can live this present moment.

"Anger"
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Written by this humble and devout Vietnamese monk, this book addresses the causes of anger and suggests practical tools to embrace and heal it, using very specific techniques that can go a long way in repairing or restoring any relationship. Much of this material is refreshingly against the grain. Thich Nhat Hanh offers wisdom to readers as they work through anger to a place of "being peace."

"Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism"
by Chogyam Trungpa
This author, meditation master, and founder of Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado, cuts right to the heart of the matter in this book. "The problem is that the ego can convert anything to its own use, even spirituality." Trungpa's incisive, compassionate teachings serve to wake us up from this trick we all play on ourselves and offers us a far brighter reality. Writter nearly 30 years ago, it remains fresh as ever today.

"Buddha"
by Karen Armstrong
The author, an ex-Catholic nun, has long been acclaimed for her scholarship and vision. This rich, timely, and highly original portrait of the Buddha is written in lucid and compelling prose, covering the time when he left his wife, young child, and very comfortable life in pursuit of a truth that would transform human beings and enable them to live at peace in the midst of life's suffering.

"Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree,
The Buddha's Teaching on Voidness"
by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
The author is a Thai monk born in 1906. Emptiness is the thread that links every great school of Buddhism, and this author teaches this in a clear, profound, simple, and direct way. Understanding emptiness, a difficult Buddhist concept, is fundamentally important in all Buddhist traditions.

"Loving-Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness"
by Sharon Saltzburg
In this inspiring book, the author shows us how the Buddhist path can help us discover the radiant, joyful heart within each one of us. It illuminates like a lamp in the darkness, offering psychological insights of real spiritual value and practical utility.

"What is the Dharma? the essential teachings of the Buddha"
by Sangharakshita
Our third book by this scholarly author, he approaches this question from many angles, resulting in a basic starter kit of teachings and practices, emphasizing Buddhism's basic practicality. It turn, it is refreshing, unsettling, and inspiring, addressing the deepest questions of our hearts and minds and shows us how we can renew our lives through the Dharma.

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
by Jack Kornfield
Drawing on experiences, insights, and deeply moving personal stories from all religious traditions, Kornfield shows us how we can prepare our hearts for awakening. It contains rich insight, humor, and compassion, and through these stories we learn how the enlightened heart navigates in the real world of family relationships, emotional pain, earning a living, sickness, loss, and death. This book is a gift to anyone seeking peace, wholeness, and inner happiness.