Nonfiction Buddhism

The dhammapada is probably good to start with. From there, it would probably be wise to start shopping between theravada and mahayana and vajrayana and zen... and your teacher will probably also suggest books of a certain sect.

I've read and enjoyed rupert guthin's Foundations of Buddhism so I'd suggest that.
Gives a good overview of the history of buddhism and philosophical/religious ideas in it as well as the difference in texts and attitudes between theravada and mahayana.

>nonfiction
>buddhism
>same sentence
>haha

>>9875492
>>9875500
What do you guys think about the Dalai Lama's book How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life?

Ajahn Summedho has a great 5 volume anthology which is completely free. he's a wonderful man, I strongly suggest you read books by monks; they are always free.

Do NOT study Tibetan Buddhism or any Vajrayana trash.

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>>9875630
I love you, Theravada for life

>>9877321
>>9875630

Take a look at http://www.buddhistische-gesellschaft-berlin.de/downloads/brokenbuddhanew.pdf

>tfw my therapist tried to get me to join the Buddhist temple she belongs to
Isn't that a conflict of interest?

>>9875630
Why?

>>9875492
Seconding the dhammapada. Get an edition with some level of introduction and history with it though. Not much but enough for background.

>>9877339
Depends entirely on motivations for doing so but it does sound a bit unprofessional at the very least.

>>9875513
*tips*