Sangha Share: Book Recommendations!

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Do you have a favorite piece of Buddhist literature? Or another book that has inspired you on your recovery journey?

We’re asking our Sangha for recommendations of Buddhist or other literature that has been meaningful to you on your recovery journey. We received some fantastic suggestions, and we’d love to have more!

Our list so far:

Advice Not Given, A Guide to Getting Over Yourself by Mark Epstein, M.D.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Boundless Heart: The Buddha’s Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity by Christina Feldman

Happiness: Essential Mindful Practices by Thich Nhat Hanh

How We Live is How We Die by Pema Chödrön

The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh

Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, Ph.D.

Radical Compassion by Tara Brach, Ph.D.

The Teaching of Buddha by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (Author), George Tanabe (Editor)

The Trauma of Everyday Life by Mark Epstein, M.D.

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer 

What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön

 


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