Below are some of my favorites among the Buddhist books I have recently reviewed. Be sure to check the Children and Teen Buddhist Book List as well.
 | Happiness Is An Inside Job by Sylvia Boorstein This latest book by Sylvia Boorstein, a founding teacher for the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, shows anyone how to incorporate Buddhist metta (lovingkindness) practice into daily life. |
 | Women of Wisdom by Lama Tsultrim Allione Lama Tsultrim Allione is one of the leading women Buddhist teachers in the West today, and this book includes both her own compelling personal story, as well as the sacred biographies of six historical Tibetan Buddhist yoginis. |
 | Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent by Sarah Napthali This book offers great insight into mindful parenting for anyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, and shows how Buddhist philosophies and practices can be applied to our daily lives. |
 | Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron Buddhist nun Pema Chodron's latest book offers insight into how we can work with the triggers of our daily lives, and transmute them into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening. |
 | The 12-Step Buddhist: Enhance Recovery from Any Addiction by Darren Littlejohn Drug and alcohol addiction is a huge source of suffering for many, and Buddhist teachings address the causes of suffering head-on. The 12-Step Buddhist outlines a way to integrate Buddhist teachings with traditional 12-Step recovery programs, applying Buddhist teachings to addictions of all types. |
 | Peaceful Action, Open Heart: Lessons from the Lotus Sutra by Thich Nhat Hanh The Venerable Zen master, bestselling author, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh has recently re-released his lovely commentary on the Lotus sutra, one of the defining teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, which states anyone can become a Buddha. |
 | Yantra Yoga: The Tibetan Yoga of Movement by Chogyal Namkai Norbu Yantra Yoga is one of the few Buddhist-based yogas taught in the West today. Learn more about this ancient practice, the definitive book recently published about it, and the Tibetan Buddhist school of which it is a part. |
 | The Tibetan Art of Parenting: From Before Conception to Early Childhood by Anne Maiden Brown, Edie Farwell, and Dr. Dickey Nyerongsha The Tibetan Art of Parenting covers the cultural and spiritual beliefs that guide Tibetan parenting practices, from before conception through to early childhood. It covers Tibetans beliefs regarding karma, rebirth and subtle energies, as well as many pregnancy and childcare medical practices. |
Check out my favorites for kids and teens too.
