Buddhism

For a brief introduction to Buddhism, I recommend my article “The Middle Way.” To expand your understanding beyond the basics, I highly recommend the following books:

Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day

Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self

Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World

The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion

The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentaries

Peaceful Action, Open Heart: Lessons from the Lotus Sutra