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20 Best Essential Buddhist Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Essential Buddhist books. 

Best Essential Buddhist Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best Essential Buddhist books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Essential Buddhist Discourses

Essential Buddhist Discourses by Henry Clarke Warren was published in 2012-07-21. It was officially published by Jazzybee Verlag and has the ISBN: 384962241X.

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Essential Buddhist Discourses

Author: Henry Clarke Warren

Date Published: 2012-07-21

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

ISBN:384962241X


Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings

Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings by William Edelglass (editor), Jay Garfield (editor) was published in 2009. It was officially published by Oxford University Press and has the ISBN: 0195328167.

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Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings

Author: William Edelglass (editor), Jay Garfield (editor)

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN:0195328167


Four Essential Buddhist Texts

Four Essential Buddhist Texts by H.h. Dalai Lama Xiv, First Panchen Lama, Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche was published in 1993. It was officially published by Library Of Tibetan Works & Archives and has the ISBN: 818510218x.

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Four Essential Buddhist Texts

Author: H.h. Dalai Lama Xiv, First Panchen Lama, Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche

Date Published: 1993

Publisher: Library Of Tibetan Works & Archives

ISBN:818510218x


Four Essential Buddhist Commentaries

Four Essential Buddhist Commentaries by Dalai Lama Xiv was published in 2002. It was officially published by Library Of Tibetan Works & Archives and has the ISBN: 8185102201.

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Four Essential Buddhist Commentaries

Author: Dalai Lama Xiv

Date Published: 2002

Publisher: Library Of Tibetan Works & Archives

ISBN:8185102201


Four Essential Buddhist texts

Four Essential Buddhist texts by H.H. Dalai Lama XIV, First Panchen Lama, Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche was published in January 1993. It was officially published by and has the ISBN: 818510218X.

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Four Essential Buddhist texts

Author: H.H. Dalai Lama XIV, First Panchen Lama, Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche

Date Published: January 1993

Publisher:

ISBN:818510218X


Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings

Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings by was published in 2009-04-21T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Oxford University Press and has the ISBN: 0195328175.

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Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings

Author:

Date Published: 2009-04-21T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN:0195328175


Essential Buddhist Discourses: Extended Annotated Edition

Essential Buddhist Discourses: Extended Annotated Edition by Henry Clarke Warren was published in 2012. It was officially published by Jazzybee Verlag and has the ISBN: 384962241x.

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Essential Buddhist Discourses: Extended Annotated Edition

Author: Henry Clarke Warren

Date Published: 2012

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

ISBN:384962241x


Madonna: Inspirations

Madonna: Inspirations by Essential Works Essential Works was published in 2005. It was officially published by Andrews Mcmeel Publishing and has the ISBN: 0740754564.

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Madonna: Inspirations

Author: Essential Works Essential Works

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel Publishing

ISBN:0740754564


Stopping and Seeing

Stopping and Seeing by Thomas Cleary was published in 19970325. It was officially published by Random House Publishing Services and has the ISBN: 0834829398.

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Stopping and Seeing

Author: Thomas Cleary

Date Published: 19970325

Publisher: Random House Publishing Services

ISBN:0834829398


Essential Buddhist Teachings: A Practice Guide

Essential Buddhist Teachings: A Practice Guide by Inside Dharma was published in 2015. It was officially published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform and has the ISBN: 1456403443.

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Essential Buddhist Teachings: A Practice Guide

Author: Inside Dharma

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN:1456403443


Stopping And Seeing: A Comprehensive Course In Buddhist Meditation

Stopping And Seeing: A Comprehensive Course In Buddhist Meditation by Chih-i was published in 1997. It was officially published by Shambhala and has the ISBN: 1570622752.

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Stopping And Seeing: A Comprehensive Course In Buddhist Meditation

Author: Chih-i

Date Published: 1997

Publisher: Shambhala

ISBN:1570622752


Astrological Crosses In Relationships: Understanding Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable Energies

Astrological Crosses In Relationships: Understanding Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable Energies by Pauline Edward was published in 2002. It was officially published by Llewellyn Publications and has the ISBN: 0738701998.

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Astrological Crosses In Relationships: Understanding Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable Energies

Author: Pauline Edward

Date Published: 2002

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications

ISBN:0738701998

The Art of Awakening

The Art of Awakening by Konchog Lhadrepa; Charlotte Davis was published in 20170411. It was officially published by Random House Publishing Services and has the ISBN: 0834840618.

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The Art of Awakening

Author: Konchog Lhadrepa; Charlotte Davis

Date Published: 20170411

Publisher: Random House Publishing Services

ISBN:0834840618


Radiant Mind: Essential Buddhist Teachings And Texts

Radiant Mind: Essential Buddhist Teachings And Texts by Jean Smith was published in 1999. It was officially published by Riverhead Books and has the ISBN: 157322717.

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Radiant Mind: Essential Buddhist Teachings And Texts

Author: Jean Smith

Date Published: 1999

Publisher: Riverhead Books

ISBN:157322717


Buddhist Inspirations: Essential Philosophy, Truth, And Enlightenment

Buddhist Inspirations: Essential Philosophy, Truth, And Enlightenment by Tom Lowenstein was published in 2006. It was officially published by Duncan Baird and has the ISBN: 1844831167.

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Buddhist Inspirations: Essential Philosophy, Truth, And Enlightenment

Author: Tom Lowenstein

Date Published: 2006

Publisher: Duncan Baird

ISBN:1844831167


Essential Oils Every Day: Rituals And Remedies For Healing, Happiness, And Beauty

Essential Oils Every Day: Rituals And Remedies For Healing, Happiness, And Beauty by Hope Gillerman was published in 2016. It was officially published by Harperone and has the ISBN: 0062440160.

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Essential Oils Every Day: Rituals And Remedies For Healing, Happiness, And Beauty

Author: Hope Gillerman

Date Published: 2016

Publisher: Harperone

ISBN:0062440160


Buddhist Inspirations : Essential Philosophy, Truth And Enlightenment

Buddhist Inspirations : Essential Philosophy, Truth And Enlightenment by Lowenstein, Tom was published in 2005. It was officially published by Duncan Baird Pub and has the ISBN: 1844830950.

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Buddhist Inspirations : Essential Philosophy, Truth And Enlightenment

Author: Lowenstein, Tom

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Duncan Baird Pub

ISBN:1844830950


How To Make A Tutu

How To Make A Tutu by Dance Essential was published in 2015. It was officially published by Booktango and has the ISBN: 1468965247.

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How To Make A Tutu

Author: Dance Essential

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: Booktango

ISBN:1468965247


Messico

Messico by Essential Guide was published in 2009. It was officially published by Boroli Editore and has the ISBN: 8874932227.

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Messico

Author: Essential Guide

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: Boroli Editore

ISBN:8874932227


Ätherische Öle: Analytik, Physiologie, Zusammensetzung : Ergebnisse Internationaler Arbeitstagungen In Würzburg Und Groningen (german Edition)

Ätherische Öle: Analytik, Physiologie, Zusammensetzung : Ergebnisse Internationaler Arbeitstagungen In Würzburg Und Groningen (german Edition) by Kubeczka, K.-h. was published in 1982. It was officially published by Thieme and has the ISBN: 3136308018.

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Ätherische Öle: Analytik, Physiologie, Zusammensetzung : Ergebnisse Internationaler Arbeitstagungen In Würzburg Und Groningen (german Edition)

Author: Kubeczka, K.-h.

Date Published: 1982

Publisher: Thieme

ISBN:3136308018

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