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Sitting Quietly, Doing Nothing: Meditation as Medication for the Mind    by Lawrence W. Dolnick
Price: $0.99 USD. 1170 words. Published by New Paradigm Press  on March 15, 2010. .

The Western mind balks at the notion of a "goal-less" practice.Yet when we overcome hesitation and practice meditation despite its apparent "impracticality," where no end-product is being pursued, something, indeed, is produced - an invisible inner calm, a piercing sense of intuitive perception, a general air of "luminosity" of which we, ourselves, may not even be aware. What is going on here?
Making Life Meaningful    by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Price: $0.99 USD. 34440 words. Published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive on October 14, 2010. .

In this book, Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives us the answer to the perennial question of how to integrate Dharma with our daily lives. It contains a public talk explaining the purpose of life in general and the practice of guru devotion, a wide array of techniques for transforming ordinary actions into causes for enlightenment and advice on establishing a daily practice.
Universal Love - The Yoga Method of Buddha Maitreya    by Lama Yeshe
Price: $7.50 USD. 45320 words. Published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive on November 24, 2010. .

By pulling together some of Lama Yeshe’s introductory teachings on Buddhism, meditation, compassion and emptiness, and combining them with the definitive explanation of tantra, this one valuable volume will inspire to go more deeply into the Yoga Method of Buddha Maitreya–a tantric practice.
My Life After Hate    by Arno Michaelis
Price: $4.99 USD. 49670 words. Published on December 5, 2010. .

A former racist skinhead examines his past: How did a teenaged alcoholic become a central figure in the white power movement of the early 90s? What happened to bring about his drastic change of heart? With a collection of reflective essays, disturbing flashbacks, and an interview, My Life After Hate scrubs scabs off the wound of racism, then soothes with the essential wisdom of compassion.
The Heart of the Path    by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Price: $10.00 USD. 179770 words. Published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive on December 28, 2010. .

This book is a lengthy teaching on guru yoga by a contemporary exemplar of the practice, Lama Zopa. It explains the importance of guru devotion and Lama Zopa's view of the proper way to develop a student-teacher bond. Not only does it include teachings on the traditional sub-topics that fall under guru devotion found in Tsongkhapa’s lam-rim, but also a useful outline to guide your reading.
Life, Death and After Death    by Lama Yeshe
Price: $0.99 USD. 28750 words. Published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive on January 31, 2011. .

This book help us to understand the death process and trains us to deal with it so that when the time of crisis arrives and the various illusory visions arise, instead of being confused, we’ll know what’s going on and will recognize illusions as illusions, projections as projections and fantasies as fantasies.
The Power of Breathing    by Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon
Price: $4.99 USD. 72390 words. Published on February 5, 2011. .

The most powerful book on breathing that not only explains what many people learn in expensive workshops and remote retreats but very personal routine the author follows. Several independent studies on breathing are given that confirm the practitioners of breathing techniques not only experience physical and mental comfort, but discover cures for illnesses such as asthma.
The Path    by Silent Temple
Price: $11.99 USD. 17830 words. Published on April 10, 2011. .

The Path offers a beautifully poetic vision of an unorthodox spiritual journey spanning nearly a decade and a half. The author, Silent Temple, is neoZen in his orientation but also subtly existential and unbounded in his sensibilities. The book is beautifully illustrated by the author, as well. A must read by Western and Eastern audiences for its insights, depth of vision, and artistic mastery.
Thai Meditations - an introduction to Buddhism and Mindfulness    by James Alexander
Price: $3.99 USD. 10500 words. Published by booksmango  on April 15, 2011. .

A collection of seventy-seven (one for each province) Buddhist stories, quotes, meditations, contemplations and reflections on living in Thailand. This joy of a read unravels the mysteries behind Buddhist mindfulness in a easy straight forward, yet poetic fashion. An essential introduction to Thai Buddhism, Dharma, and the wonderful truth behind the dazzling Thai smiles.
Teachings From the Medicine Buddha Retreat    by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Price: $10.00 USD. 175610 words. Published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive on April 24, 2011. .

This book contains nearly complete record of the teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche during a Medicine Buddha retreat in the fall of 2001. The sections are short, on topics such as making offerings to the buddhas and the nature of mind. The retreat was held less than two months after the 9/11 attacks, and Lama Zopa's teachings are full of references to terrorism, war, Iraq, and Afghanistan.