Suggested Reading

Below is our recommended booklist that we have enjoyed over the years:

For a historic and theoretical overview of Buddhism;
- What the Buddha Taught, by Walpola Rahula
The basics of Buddhism explained clearly and concisely.
- The Foundations of Buddhism, by Rupert Gethin
For a general introduction to the history and theory of Buddhism.

For an introduction to the Buddha’s World;
- In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon, by Bhikkhu Bodhi
A brilliant introduction to the Pali Suttas.
- Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives Their Work Their Legacy by Hecker & Nyanaponika
A wonderful look into the lives of some of the key disciples of the Buddha and how they contributed to his dispensation.

- Old Path White Clouds: The lIfe Story of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh
A great re-telling of the story of the Buddha

For an introduction into the Dzogchen practice;
- Precious Treasury of the Way of Abiding
A clear and concise transmission on this practice.

For a theoretical introduction on the principles of Chi Kung;
- The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets for Health, Longevity and Enlightenment, by Yang Jwing-Ming
For a basic grounding in Chi Gung and its associated principles such as Jing, Chi, and Shen.

For a general understanding of Taoism;
- The Tao Te Ching, by Stephen Addiss and Stanley Lombardo
Beautifully presented and an excellent translation of this famous work.

For an introduction into Lucid Dreaming;
- Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self, by Robert Waggoner

For an understanding of healthy eating;
- The Ph Miracle: Balance your diet, Reclaim your Health, by Robert O. Young
The basic principles of how to be eat a healthy balanced diet. We do not recommend following the practical side of this book.