Ep 46: Book Recommendations and Retreat

Jon just got back from a long retreat, so we discuss his experiences, as well as offering a few book recommendations for the holidays and New Year. Go to our website for titles and some links!

Books:
Jon’s Recommendation:

Ajahn Sucitto: Breathing Like a Buddha
it’s available for free download or you can order the hardcopy at no cost

Thich Nhat Hanh- Miracle of MIndfulness

Bhante Gunaratana: Mindfulness in Plain English
Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness
Bhikkhu Analayo: Daughters of the Buddha: Teachings by Ancient Indian Women. (just released)

Doug’s Recommendation:

Walpola Rahula: What the Buddha Taught

Rupert Gethin: The Foundations of Buddhism 

Anālayo: Satipaṭṭhāna, the Direct Path to Realization (free link): https://www.buddhismuskunde.uni-hamburg.de/pdf/5-personen/analayo/direct-path.pdf

Stephen Batchelor: Confession of a Buddhist Atheist