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20 Best Classic Buddhism Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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Best Classic Buddhism Books

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

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Naturalness: A Classic Of Shin Buddhism: A Classic of Shin Buddhism

Naturalness: A Classic Of Shin Buddhism: A Classic of Shin Buddhism by Kenryo Kanamatsu was published in 20100801. It was officially published by National Book Network and has the ISBN: 1935493736.

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Naturalness: A Classic Of Shin Buddhism: A Classic of Shin Buddhism

Author: Kenryo Kanamatsu

Date Published: 20100801

Publisher: National Book Network

ISBN:1935493736


Christianity And Buddhism Compared (classic Reprint)

Christianity And Buddhism Compared (classic Reprint) by Hardy, Robert Spence was published in 2015-06-04t00:00:01z. It was officially published by Forgotten Books and has the ISBN: 133002835x.

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Christianity And Buddhism Compared (classic Reprint)

Author: Hardy, Robert Spence

Date Published: 2015-06-04t00:00:01z

Publisher: Forgotten Books

ISBN:133002835x


Naturalness: A Classic of Shin Buddhism

Naturalness: A Classic of Shin Buddhism by Kanamatsu, Kenryo was published in 2003-09-06T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by World Wisdom and has the ISBN: 0941532291.

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Naturalness: A Classic of Shin Buddhism

Author: Kanamatsu, Kenryo

Date Published: 2003-09-06T00:00:01Z

Publisher: World Wisdom

ISBN:0941532291


Introducing Buddhism

Introducing Buddhism by Kodo Matsunami was published in 20121009. It was officially published by Tuttle Publishing and has the ISBN: 1462909612.

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Introducing Buddhism

Author: Kodo Matsunami

Date Published: 20121009

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

ISBN:1462909612


Simple Cookbook Step By Step

Simple Cookbook Step By Step by Classic was published in 1993. It was officially published by Wordsworth Editions Ltd and has the ISBN: 1853269999.

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Simple Cookbook Step By Step

Author: Classic

Date Published: 1993

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd

ISBN:1853269999


The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition: A Reader in Pure Land Teaching

The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition: A Reader in Pure Land Teaching by Alfred Bloom was published in 20140108. It was officially published by National Book Network and has the ISBN: 1936597403.

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The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition: A Reader in Pure Land Teaching

Author: Alfred Bloom

Date Published: 20140108

Publisher: National Book Network

ISBN:1936597403


India And China: Interactions Through Buddhism And Diplomacy: A Collection Of Essays By Professor Prabodh Chandra Bagchi (anthem-iseas India-china Studies)

India And China: Interactions Through Buddhism And Diplomacy: A Collection Of Essays By Professor Prabodh Chandra Bagchi (anthem-iseas India-china Studies) by Prabodh Chandra Bagchi was published in 2011. It was officially published by Anthem Press and has the ISBN: 9380601174.

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India And China: Interactions Through Buddhism And Diplomacy: A Collection Of Essays By Professor Prabodh Chandra Bagchi (anthem-iseas India-china Studies)

Author: Prabodh Chandra Bagchi

Date Published: 2011

Publisher: Anthem Press

ISBN:9380601174


The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism

The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism by Thomas Cleary was published in 20150201. It was officially published by Red Wheel/Weiser and has the ISBN: 1609259637.

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The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism

Author: Thomas Cleary

Date Published: 20150201

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

ISBN:1609259637


Buddhism Goes to the Movies

Buddhism Goes to the Movies by Ronald Green was published in 20131204. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1135019932.

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Buddhism Goes to the Movies

Author: Ronald Green

Date Published: 20131204

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN:1135019932


Creative Meditation And Multi-dimensional Consciousness

Creative Meditation And Multi-dimensional Consciousness by Lama Anagarika Govinda was published in 1996. It was officially published by Theosophical Publishing House and has the ISBN: 0835604721.

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Creative Meditation And Multi-dimensional Consciousness

Author: Lama Anagarika Govinda

Date Published: 1996

Publisher: Theosophical Publishing House

ISBN:0835604721


The Little Book Of Buddhism

The Little Book Of Buddhism by Dalai Lama was published in 2019. It was officially published by Rider and has the ISBN: 1846046041.

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The Little Book Of Buddhism

Author: Dalai Lama

Date Published: 2019

Publisher: Rider

ISBN:1846046041


The Essence of Buddhism – The Original Classic Edition

The Essence of Buddhism – The Original Classic Edition by Bowden Sir was published in 20121024. It was officially published by Emereo and has the ISBN: 1486416144.

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The Essence of Buddhism - The Original Classic Edition

Author: Bowden Sir

Date Published: 20121024

Publisher: Emereo

ISBN:1486416144

Hinduism And Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (classic Reprint)

Hinduism And Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (classic Reprint) by Charles Eliot was published in 2015. It was officially published by Forgotten Books and has the ISBN: 1440035733.

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Hinduism And Buddhism: An Historical Sketch (classic Reprint)

Author: Charles Eliot

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: Forgotten Books

ISBN:1440035733


An Introduction to Zen Buddhism

An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by D.T. Suzuki was published in 2007-12-01T00:00:00.000Z. It was officially published by Grove Press and has the ISBN: 0802198740.

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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism

Author: D.T. Suzuki

Date Published: 2007-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Publisher: Grove Press

ISBN:0802198740


The Philosophy of Buddhism

The Philosophy of Buddhism by Frauwallner, Erich was published in . It was officially published by Motilal Banarsidass and has the ISBN: 812083481X.

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The Philosophy of Buddhism

Author: Frauwallner, Erich

Date Published:

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass

ISBN:812083481X


Oneness: Great Principles Shared By All Religions

Oneness: Great Principles Shared By All Religions by Jeffrey Moses was published in 1992. It was officially published by Ballantine Books and has the ISBN: 0449907600.

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Oneness: Great Principles Shared By All Religions

Author: Jeffrey Moses

Date Published: 1992

Publisher: Ballantine Books

ISBN:0449907600


Ethics of Buddhism

Ethics of Buddhism by Shund Tachibana was published in January 1995. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis, Inc. and has the ISBN: 070070230X.

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Ethics of Buddhism

Author: Shund Tachibana

Date Published: January 1995

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.

ISBN:070070230X


Ethics Of Buddhism

Ethics Of Buddhism by Shund Tachibana was published in 1995. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis, Inc. and has the ISBN: 070070230x.

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Ethics Of Buddhism

Author: Shund Tachibana

Date Published: 1995

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.

ISBN:070070230x


The Heart Of Buddhism: A Simple Introduction To Buddhist Practice

The Heart Of Buddhism: A Simple Introduction To Buddhist Practice by Guy Claxton was published in 2013. It was officially published by Harpercollins Publishers and has the ISBN: 0007498241.

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The Heart Of Buddhism: A Simple Introduction To Buddhist Practice

Author: Guy Claxton

Date Published: 2013

Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers

ISBN:0007498241


A Journey in Ladakh

A Journey in Ladakh by Andrew Harvey was published in 20000420. It was officially published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade and has the ISBN: 0547524196.

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A Journey in Ladakh

Author: Andrew Harvey

Date Published: 20000420

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade

ISBN:0547524196

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