Spirituality and Religion
January 2018
Buddhism
The Dude and the Zen Master
by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman

What it is: a dialogue about many aspects of Zen between film star Jeff Bridges and his Buddhist teacher, Bernie Glassman. Using accessible examples from American popular culture, they lightheartedly consider how to deal with change, promote peace, end hunger, and other serious issues.

Follow up: Watch The Big Lebowski (or see it again). For a more traditional introduction to practical Zen Buddhism, try Jack Kornfeld's The Art of Forgiveness.
A Force for Good
by Daniel Goleman

What it's about: Psychologist Daniel Goleman applies his research on emotional intelligence to the Dalai Lama's philosophy of compassion and action.
 
Starring: the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, who is the leader of Tibetan Buddhists and exiled head of the Tibetan people. He discusses how his monastic training guides his views of the world and the choices he makes.
 
What you might like: The Dalai Lama's sense of humor shines, along with his wisdom, in this practical interpretation of Buddhist precepts.
Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise
by Thich Nhat Hanh

What it is: an inspirational discussion of the importance of silence as an antidote to psychological and environmental noise.

Key insight: Buddhist meditation promotes mindfulness and deep listening, helping you follow the Bodhisattva path to enlightenment.

About the author: The internationally acclaimed Vietnamese Buddhist monk writes straightforward and accessible books on meditation practice and its benefits.
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