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General Approach / Introduction to Buddhism

1. Rebel Buddha: A Guide to a Revolution of Mind by Dzogchen Ponlop

2. Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice by Thich Nhat Hanh

3. The Heart of the Revolution: The Buddha's Radical Teachings on Forgiveness, Compassion, and Kindness by Noah Levine

4. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

Meditation / Mindfulness Exercises

5. One-Minute Mindfulness: 50 Simple Ways to Find Peace, Clarity, and New Possibilities in a Stressed-Out World by Donald Altman

6. Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program by Sharon Salzberg

7. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness Paperback by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Indepth / Concepts

8. After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path by Jack Kornfield

9. Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life by Sylvia Boorstein Ph.D.

10. The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering by Bhikkhu Bodhi