1...The
Dhammapada – Any Translation
Perhaps
the most cherished part of Buddhist scripture.
The
temple gives the translation by Eknath Easwaran
to
its Preceptors.
2...Buddha
– by Karen Armstrong
An
excellent biography of the Buddha.
3...The
Heart of the Buddha's Teaching – by Thich Nhat Hanh
The
basics.
4...Buddhism
Plain and Simple – by Steve Hagen
Buddhism
in everyday, accessible language without religious ritual.
5...What
the Buddha Taught – by Walpola Rahula
Somewhat
scholastic, but arguably the best introduction to the Teaching and
the Practice.
6...What
Buddhists Believe – by K. Sri Dhammananda
An
excellent overview of the Teaching. From a Theravada point of view,
but extremely thorough with regards to the foundational Teachings.
Difficult to find in print, but a free electric copy is available for
your telephone.
7...The
Noble Eightfold Path – by Bhikkhu Bodhi
The
practice of Buddhism is the Noble Eightfold Path. This book is an
excellent guide to the Path and to the Practice.
Grand
Rapids Buddhist Temple
451
S. Division
616-915-2024
www.grzen.org
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