May 23, 2024
Aakanksha Sharma
The life of Buddha
Gautama Buddha, the great King who renounced everything to walk on the path of suffering and eventual liberation, is one who is highly respected and admired. His Buddhist teachings and philosophies have shown many people the right path.
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Books to read
Here we list 8 books that are based on and inspired by Biddha’s teachings.
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‘The Buddha and His Dhamma’ by B.R. Ambedkar
Written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, this book is like an encyclopaedia about the life and teachings of Buddha. It lays down and covers his life, the principles of his teachings (Dhamma), and the application of these teachings in the modern world.
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‘The Heart Of Buddha’s Teaching’ by Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh was a famous Vietnamese Zen master, and in this book covered the core of Buddha’s teachings. It includes an elaboration of Buddha’s core teachings, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, mindfulness and meditation practices, etc.
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‘Siddhartha’ by Hermann Hesse
Hermann Hesse’s ‘Siddhartha’ is the story of a young man named Siddhartha who is on a quest for enlightenment. Siddhartha’s journey is similar to that of the Buddha, and looks at themes of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of inner peace.
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‘BUDDHA: Spirituality For Leadership & Success’ by Pranay
A book perfect for people who wish to use ancient practices for leadership and success is this one. ‘BUDDHA’ focuses on applying Buddha’s teachings to modern leadership and success and draws parallels between Buddhist principles and effective leadership practices.
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‘The Buddha And His Teachings’ by Narada
A classic introduction to the life of Buddha is this book. ‘The Buddha And His Teachings’ gives a clear understanding of Buddha’s doctrines, and a beautiful elaboration about the significance of Karma and rebirth.
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‘Buddha’s Brain’ by Rick Hanson
A book that covers more practical applications than empty theories is this one. ‘Buddha’s Brain’ combines modern neuroscience with ancient Buddhist teachings to explain how we can develop happiness, love, and wisdom.
New-Harbinger
‘Why Buddhism Is True’ by Robert Wright
Robert Wright’s ‘Why Buddhism Is True’ combines the scientific and philosophical aspects of Buddhism, and puts forward how Buddha’s teachings are perfectly in line with modern psychological insights.
Simon-Schuster
‘Meditations on the Path to Enlightenment’ by Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden
The book is a guide to the different stages and paths of enlightenment as taught in Tibetan Buddhism. Giving the readers instructions on meditation practices and philosophical insights, this book is a great resource for people who are just starting to have a better living.
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