Buddhism is fast becoming the most sought after ideology that people want to adopt and understand in today’s Modern world. Here are some of the known works on the Buddhist philosophy.

The Path of Compassion and Wisdom is an eBook on Modern Buddhism. It is available free for download on the website http://www.meditateinlondon.org.uk/. Written in three volumes, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the book speaks about how one can maintain a happy mental state and solve everyday problems by following the teachings of the Buddha

The New Heart of Wisdom, once again by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is all about the Buddhist concept of ultimate emptiness and the wisdom that needs to be developed to realize this truth.

Dhammapada is a compilation of the sayings of Gautama Buddha. It is very widely known and the book is available easily online.

Buddhism for Dummies, written by Jonathan Landaw and Stephan Bodian is a summarized version of the teachings of the Buddha. It talks about the importance of Buddha and how to apply his teaching to everyday life and make it more meaningful.

What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula speaks about the basic teachings of Buddhism and is a good read for beginners in Buddhism.

How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and translated by Jeffrey Hopkins, talks about our quest for fulfillment and the fact that true happiness lies within each one of us.

The Little Book of Buddhism, once again by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, contains the basics of Buddhist teachings, explained to a beginner. It offers insights into Buddhism in a simple manner.

366 Readings from Buddhism by Robert Van De Weyer speaks of seeking of the spiritual wisdom. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook and understand the Buddhist teachings in detail.

In the book The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self, author Woody Hochswender talks about how each person is an enlightened being and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. He explains through every day examples how adopting this attitude can have lasting and positive effects on our life.

Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World by Lama Surya Das talks about awakening the knowledge within and leading a more enlightened and balanced life.

Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron is a user’s guide to Buddhist philosophy and teachings. The book provides simple answers in easy language to questions that always arise among people studying Buddhism.

Books by Vietnamese Buddhist scholar and peace activist Nhat Hanh

Living Buddha, Living Christ talks about the teachings of Buddha and Jesus Christ. This book may be a little difficult to read at times. However it has been widely popular among its readers and has won great reviews.

Transformation at the base is a compilation of fifty Buddhist verses by the fifth century Buddhist monk from Gandhara, Vasubandhu. In this book, author Nhat Hanh, speaks of the power of the mind and how it is at the origin of all our emotions like sorrow, joy etc. If we can control our mind the control of emotions becomes easier.

This book was followed by Buddha mind, Buddha body which explores the joys of successful meditation through visualization and creativity.

The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, talks about the basic teachings of Buddhism. The book tries to explain how our sorrow can be the path of our liberation. The book has been very well appreciated and people have found it to be a life transforming experience.