Books on Buddhism

Books by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

To date, Geshe Kelsang has written nineteen books on Buddhism. Their purpose is to reveal the teachings and practices of Kadampa Buddhism to the modern day reader in a clear and accessible way.

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 languages.

Ranging from highly accessible books for beginners to detailed and lucid expositions of the profundities of Buddhist philosophy and Tantric practice, each book is a practical manual for meditation and a guide on how to follow the Buddhist way of life.

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The New Meditation Handbook
Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful

This bestseller is perfect for anyone wishing to incorporate a meditation practice into a busy lifestyle. Based on Lamrim teachings, this book guides us through a series of 21 meditations that lead to true inner peace and happiness. Book | Audiobook | MP3

How to Solve our Human Problems
The Four Noble Truths

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Every day we seek happiness and peace, yet our days are filled with problems and negative states of mind such as anger and uncontrolled desire. This book reveals the sources of happiness and suffering, and illuminates Buddha’s clear, practical advice on how we can eliminate our problems. Book | Audiobook | MP3

Introduction to Buddhism
An explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to Buddhism is ideal for anyone developing an interest in Buddhism and meditation. This simple but profound book explains concepts such as who is Buddha, how to meditate, past and future lives, and the path to enlightenment in a way that is easy to understand. Book | Audiobook | MP3

Transform Your Life
A Blissful Journey

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This popular book is a manual for positive living. It reveals with extraordinary clarity how we can transform our ordinary human lives into blissful spiritual paths. Through changing our views, intention, and actions we can continuously improve our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Book | Audiobook | MP3

Eight Steps to Happiness
The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness

As a commentary to one of Buddhism's best-loved and most enduring teachings, Eight Verses of Training the Mind by Geshe Langri Tangpa, this book explains how to open your heart to inner peace and happiness, and how to transform life's difficulties into truly liberating experiences. Book | Audiobook | MP3

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