In dedication to compassion and wisdom, a compilation of books that I have read throughout the years.
In the beginning, I was primarily attracted to personal growth and communication for its own sake. This has evolved since then towards spiritual growth, mindfulness, and awareness. Consequent to the practice of awareness, I have been more open-minded of politics and religion (if I am allowed to use these terms without ill-perception) in the world we live in today. Reading is certainly important but your true practice lives in your mindfulness of every moment and societal life.
Books of Personal Growth
- The Secret of Staying in Love [John Powell]
- Say What You Mean [Oren Jay Sofer]
- The Art of Learning [Josh Waitzkin]
- Nonviolent Communication [Marshall B. Rosenberg]
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom [Don Miguel Ruiz]
Books of Spiritual Growth
- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself [Michael Alan Singer]
- Tuesdays with Morrie [Mitch Albom]
- The Five People You Meet in Heaven [Mitch Albom]
- A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook [Bob Stahl and Elisha Goldstein]
- The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment [Eckhart Tolle]
- Happiness is free and it’s easier than you think! [Hale Deowskin and Lester Levenson]
- The Greatest Secret [Rhonda Bryne]
Books of Buddhism.
Somehow in my progression of studying Buddhism, I began reading from Thich Nhat Hanh. I have learned so much from him, he is certainly the best of mindfulness. I do read slightly less about Buddhism these days after reading about Zen practices where he discusses the importance of not just reading, but practicing in our everyday lives. I always keep in mind the teachings and the sutras.
- The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- Vietnam, Lotus in a Sea of Fire [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- Living Buddha, Living Christ [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- The Heart Of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- The Sun My Heart [Thich Nhat Hanh]
- What the Buddha Taught [Walpola Rahula]
Books of the Krishna Consciousness
Thankful for the Krishna community here at the University of Florida for sharing with me the resources, energy, and compassion to learn about the Krishna consciousness.
- On the Way to Krishna
- Living the Wisdom of Bhakti: Life as a Spiritual Practice
- Bhagavad Gita
Miscellaneous
I read these because they related to significant people in my life.
- When An Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings [Russel A. Barkley]
- Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life To Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You [Julie Morgenstern]
- Cheating Lessons: Learning from Academic Dishonesty
- The Little Prince [Antoine de Saint-Exupéry]
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