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Recommended Books

 
Buddhism • Compassion • Meditation • Parenting • Psychotherapy • Zen

 

Buddhism

  • The Complete Idiot's Guite to Understanding Buddhism by Gary Gach is a humorous and accurate primer for anyone interested in Buddhism.
  • The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh is a thoughtful and definitive text written by one of Buddhism's great living teachers.

Compassion

  • When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron is a beautifully written guide to cultivating self-compassion and loving kindness.
  • There Is Nothing Wrong With You by Cheri Huber is a powerful guide for becoming your own best friend. Huber understands first hand the pain of self-hatred.

Meditation
  • Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn is the mainstream classic by the leader in non-religious meditation and its benefits.

Parenting

 

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