Books on Wisdom

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No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life
1.  No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
The list author says:
  "Along with 'The Heart of the Buddah's teaching' I would reccomend this book to anyone looking at Buddhism for the first time."
£8.39   Used & New from: £5.31
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Can Humanity Change?: J. Krishnamurti in Dialogue with Buddhists
2.  Can Humanity Change?: J. Krishnamurti in Dialogue with Buddhists by J. Krishnamurti
The list author says:
  "I could quote amazing truths from this book all day!!!!!!"
£13.50   Used & New from: £6.74

The End Of Time: The Next Revolution in Our Understanding of the Universe
3.  The End Of Time: The Next Revolution in Our Understanding of the Universe by Julian Barbour
The list author says:
  "This book is difficult to get your head around unless you have at least a basic knowledge of physics but it is well worth the effort."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.50
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Atom: An Odyssey from the Big Bang to Life on Earth
4.  Atom: An Odyssey from the Big Bang to Life on Earth by Lawrence M. Krauss
The list author says:
  "This is the single most amazing book I have ever encountered in the science genre."
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Turning Point (Flamingo)
5.  Turning Point (Flamingo) by Fritjof Capra
The list author says:
  "In my limited opinion I would say that this is a better book than the author's most famous work 'The Tao of Physics'"
£10.49   Used & New from: £0.01
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Thomas Merton and Thich Nhat Hanh: Engaged Spirituality in an Age of Globalization
6.  Thomas Merton and Thich Nhat Hanh: Engaged Spirituality in an Age of Globalization by Robert H. King
The list author says:
  "This is a good introduction to the concept of unity in all world religion."
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The Art of Peace (Shambhala Classics)
7.  The Art of Peace (Shambhala Classics) by Morihei Ueshiba
The list author says:
  "Quite simply this book is a masterpeice written by one of the greatest martial artists of all time!!!!!"
£12.11   Used & New from: £1.53
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga: Theory and Practice
8.  The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga: Theory and Practice by Georg Feuerstein
The list author says:
  "Anybody who thinks that Yoga is just for keeping fit or losing weight shuld read this book."
£18.24   Used & New from: £5.72
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Chi Kung For Health And Vitality: A practical approach to the art of energy
9.  Chi Kung For Health And Vitality: A practical approach to the art of energy by Wong Kiew Kit
The list author says:
  "Suffering from hair loss or lack of sexual vitality? This book can help! To sceptics this book would be easily dismissed but to anyone who has benefitted from chi gung this is an ideal reference."
£8.99   Used & New from: £4.63
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara (Shambhala Classics)
10.  The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara (Shambhala Classics) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The list author says:
  "If one could only own one book regarding Buddhism they should really think hard about making it this one, an 8th Century masterpeice."
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The Diamond Sutra: From the Final Teachings of the Buddha (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
11.  The Diamond Sutra: From the Final Teachings of the Buddha (Shambhala Dragon Editions) by A.F. Price
The list author says:
  "Hui Neng is considered as the Chinese Buddah, it is said he received his enlightenment after reading the Diamond Sutra!"
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The Way of Zen (Arkana)
12.  The Way of Zen (Arkana) by Alan Watts
The list author says:
  "As with most of his works Alan Watts demystifies this often misunderstood school of Mahayana Buddhism."
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Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice (Shambhala Classics)
13.  Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice (Shambhala Classics) by Taizan Maezumi
The list author says:
  "A collection of 'living representations' of Taizan Maezumi Roshi's 'direct experience of Zen realisation'"
£14.49   Used & New from: £2.95

The Good Heart: His Holiness the Dalai Lama: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Explores the Heart of Christianity - and of Humanity
14.  The Good Heart: His Holiness the Dalai Lama: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Explores the Heart of Christianity - and of Humanity by His Holiness Dalai Lama
The list author says:
  "His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a heartwarming discourse on world religion, a beautiful book."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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