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	A Monastery Within, Tales from the Buddhist Path by Gil Fronsdal Inspired by his years of Buddhist monastic life, Gil Fronsdal has written these warm-hearted stories as part of the tradition of teaching through storytelling. These are tales of transformation and spiritual growth. They delight and challenge as they express different facets of the Buddhist path to liberation in familiar, yet fresh and engaging, ways. Reflecting on the stories points to how each person can build an inner home for the awakened life.Also available for iPad/iPhone/iPod from:
	The Issue at Hand: Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice by Gil Fronsdal An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, by the founder and primary teacher of Insight Meditation Center, Gil Fronsdal. As Gil states, “the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present.” Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to formal meditation but to all the varying aspects of every day life.
	The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic by Gil Fronsdal The most widely read Buddhist scripture, recommended to new readers of the suttas. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The audio recording of the text is read by Jack Kornfield. The Dhammapada: Teachings of the Buddha (Paperback and Audio-CD Set) The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic (Paperback) The Dhammapada: Teachings of the Buddha (Hardcover) Talk & book reading
	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
	Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha’s Path by Bhante Gunaratana The Buddha’s Eightfold Path to freedom from suffering is skillfully delineated in accessible language with key points highlighted at the end of each chapter.
	Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein & Jack Kornfield A thorough and practical overview of insight meditation-a rich source of Buddhist wisdom and practice. Both for beginners and those already established on the path. Useful exercises are included.
	Breath By Breath by Larry Rosenberg Larry Rosenberg, a teacher at the Insight Meditation Center in Cambridge, MA, provides a clear description of meditative practice. The technique is based on the Anapanasati Sutta, the Buddha’s own instructions to meditators.
	Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings by Ajahn Chah The teachings of Thai Buddhist master Ajahn Chah, a forest monk, who was a major influence on many Western teachers. His straightforward teachings and examples cross language barriers easily as he instructs us on the fundamentals of impermanence and non-attachment.
	Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg Sharon Salzberg shows us how the Buddhist path of lovingkindness (metta) can help us discover the radiant joyful heart within each of us. The practice of lovingkindness can radically change our lives, helping us cultivate happiness in ourselves and compassion for others.
	Living This Life Fully: Stories and Teachings of Munindra Edited by Mirka Knaster Anagarika Munindra (1915–2003) was a Bengali Buddhist master and scholar who became one of the most important Vipassana meditation teachers of the twentieth century.
Mindfulness Meditation Instruction
	The Experience of Insight by Joseph Goldstein A simple and direct guide for the practice of Buddhist meditation. Practical instructions and clear discussion of basic Buddhist topics such as karma, the Four Noble Truths, the Factors of Enlightenment, and Dependent Origination.
	A Gradual Awakening by Stephen Levine A simple and heart-felt book on how meditation can work and how we can become aware of ourselves.
	The Heart of Buddhist Meditationby Nyanaponika Thera A classic guide to the teachings of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as the fundamental practice for training the mind and freeing it from greed, hatred and delusion.
	Insight Meditation: A Step-by-Step Course on How to Meditate by Sharon Salzberg & Joseph Goldstein A step-by-step course by two highly respected teachers. Includes a workbook with mindfulness exercises, question-and-answer sections, photographs illustrating correct meditation postures, and two 70-minute CDs with guided meditations and study cards.
	In This Very Life: The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha by Sayadaw U Pandita A precise and profound analysis of mind states and meditation practice, including both practical and theoretical aspects. Includes instruction through the stages of practice and emphasizes the view that, with the right effort, liberation from our suffering is possible in this very life.
	Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana The nuts and bolts of basic mindfulness meditation, the how, what, where, when, and why, including common problems and how to deal with them. His years of teaching Western students give it the clarity and straightforwardness that has made it so popular.PDF/HTML/EPUB available for free at Urban Dharma
	The Beginner’s Guide to Insight Meditation by Arinna Weisman & Jean Smith A clear and simple book for beginning Buddhist practice including straightforward explanations of the Buddha’s teachings on freedom and happiness, and the authors’ personal stories highlighting some of the challenges and insights of practice.
	Mindfulness With Breathing: A Manual for Serious Beginners by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu Ajahn Buddhadasa was one of the most influential Buddhist teachers in Thai history. Teaching in a straight-forward style suited to Westerners, he describes how to become free of worry and stress through the simple act of sitting quietly and breathing, as taught by the Buddha in the Anapanasati Sutta.
Samadhi/Concentration
	The Experience of Samadhi: An In-depth Exploration of Buddhist Meditation by Richard Shankman
	Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity by Shaila Catherine
	The Path of Serenity and Insight: An Explanation of the Buddhist Jhanas by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
	Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English: An Introductory guide to Deeper States of Meditation by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Suttas & Commentaries
	In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon by Bhikkhu Bodhi Reveals the full scope of the Buddha’s discourses, from family life to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter.
	Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization by Analayo A detailed study of the Satipatthana Sutta, the foundational Buddhist discourse on meditation practice.
	The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha: A New Translation of the Majjhima Nikayaby Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi A collection of 152 discourses of the Buddha and his chief disciples, constituting a comprehensive text concerning all aspects of the Buddha’s teachings.
	The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A New Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya by Bhikkhu Bodhi A translation of 2889 discourses of the Buddha, collected into different themes, addressing the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.
	The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: An Anthology of Suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya translated and edited by Nyanaponika Thera and Bhikkhu Bodhi Short and easy to understand, recommended to new readers of the suttas. The discourses vary broadly from basic ethical observances for the busy worldly person to the more rigorous instructions on mental training.
	The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya by Maurice Walshe A collection of 34 “long” discourses of the teachings of the Buddha, introduced with an account of the Buddha’s life and times.
	The Sutta Nipata translated by H. Saddhatissa One of the oldest collections of Buddhist discourses. In a mixture of prose, verse and dialogs, it presents the heart of the Buddha’s teachings on ethical conduct and the end of suffering through freeing the mind of craving and ill-will.
	The Life of the Buddha translated by Bhikkhu Nanamoli A biography of the Buddha’s life and teachings drawn from the oldest written record, the Pali Canon. A unique biography and invaluable resource.
	How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers by Toni Bernhard
	When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron A guide to help readers face the difficulties in life, including fear, pain, despair, rage and the feeling that we are not in control of our lives.
	Break Through Pain: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Meditation Program for Transforming Chronic and Acute Pain by Shinzen Young A practical and indispensable guide for anyone dealing with pain issues. Comes with guided meditations on an audio CD.
	Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn The program of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Mass. Medical Center; a secular book with practical meditation instruction to help patients deal with illness
Teens & Young Adults
	Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens by Diana Winston Teens today have a lot of pressure to compete and consume. This book talks about this and finding peace amid the ups and downs of life; accepting ourselves; working with difficult emotions; learning how to meditate; and using the fundamental tenets of Buddhism.
	Blue Jean Buddha: Voices of Young Buddhists by Sumi D. Loundon and Jack Kornfield 28 college-aged, self-identifying Buddhists, wrote essays about how Buddhism has affected their lives, self-transformation and means of livelihood.
	Dharma Punx by Noah Levine Noah’s search for meaning led him to punk rock, drugs, and drinking; but after seeing the uselessness of that approach, he looked for positive ways to channel his rebellion. He delved into Buddhism and instead of rejecting the punk scene, he integrated the two worlds as a catalyst for transformation.
Children
	Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth A lovely, quiet book with beautiful illustrations. Stillwater, a giant panda who happens to be a Zen master, offers three parables for children to contemplate-a simple meditation in itself, even for adults. (Ages 4-8)
	Buddha by Demi Clearly and eloquently tells the story of the Buddha’s birth, childhood, enlightenment and death, and introduces some of his basic teachings. The delicate, detailed pictures are meant to evoke ancient Indian miniatures. (Ages 8-12)
IMC Community
	Passing It On 2012 (Purchase) (View) 2011 (Purchase) (View) 2010 (Purchase) (View) A collection of writing and art by lay practitioners connected with the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California. It shows that helpful teaching can be found in the ordinary lives of lay practitioners.END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.11/11/2013.THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.