Best Buddhism

Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha' is a beautifully written novel that follows a young man's spiritual journey in ancient India. Siddhartha rejects traditional teachings and embarks on a quest for enlighten...

Richard Jones' 'Living Buddha, Living Christ' explores the surprising parallels between the teachings of the Buddha and Jesus. It examines the core principles of both traditions, highlighting their sh...

Iain M. Banks' 'Consider Phlebas', the first book in the Culture series, introduces readers to a utopian, post-scarcity civilization at war with a more traditional, religious society. The story follow...

Setsuna Sanzenkai washes up on the shore of Urashima, an island isolated from the mainland. He has no memory of his past, but he claims to be a time traveler from the future on a mission to save the i...

Heinrich Harrer's memoir 'Seven Years in Tibet' recounts his experiences escaping from a British POW camp during World War II and finding refuge in Tibet, where he spent seven years living among Buddh...

Jonathan Haidt's 'The Happiness Hypothesis' explores the ancient wisdom of philosophers and religious teachers to understand the nature of happiness. It examines ten great ideas about happiness, such...

Bhante Henepola Gunaratana's 'Mindfulness in Plain English' is a widely acclaimed guide to Vipassana meditation. It breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible steps, offering practical instru...

The Sacred Valley of Bagan, in Myanmar, is a vast plain dotted with thousands of ancient temples and pagodas, built between the 9th and 13th centuries. The sheer number and variety of these religious...

Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, is a cultural hub with numerous monasteries, traditional workshops, and stunning views from Mandalay Hill. Witness the intricate craftsmanship of gold leaf mak...