In this section you can browse books on Buddhism and meditation by the renowned author and Buddhist master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, now also available in audio CD format.

"One of the most concise presentations of the Buddhist path available in any Western language" - BBC.

This remarkable series of authoritative books represents the most complete and integrated presentation of the Buddhist path to enlightenment available in any western language. Originally written in English they are currently being translated into many of the world’s major

Here you will find books on basic Buddhism & meditation. For other books written by the author please see "The Shop".

How to Solve Our Human Problems The: Four Noble Truths

In this busy world, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived, while inner peace eludes us completely. Our negative states of mind, such as uncontrolled desire and anger, create endless problems for ourselves and others, and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. Buddha’s popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths offers a clear and simple solution, guiding us to an oasis of peace within our hearts.

The New Meditation Handbook

Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful

This popular and practical best-selling manual, now revised to make it more accessible to the general reader, allows us to discover for ourselves the inner peace and lightness of mind that come from meditation.

Introduction to Buddhism: An Explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life

• Who was Buddha?
• The nature of our mind
• Past and future lives
• Karma
• Why and how to meditate
• What is liberation?
• The path to enlightenment

Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey

• What is the real meaning of human life?
• How to find the source of happiness
• The actual methods to solve our daily problems
• How to accomplish our ultimate goal

Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness

An inspiring explanation of one of Buddhism's best-loved teachings. Practical instructions on how you can transform life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights. Essential advice on how to awaken your potential for limitless love, compassion, and wisdom.

The book explains the essential principles of the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist. Meditation is explained clearly and simply as a tool for developing qualities such as inner peace, love, and patience.

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