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Baraka_Guru · 01-13-2011, 05:19 AM

The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada
Siddhārtha Gautama Buddha (Thomas Cleary, trans.)
This book provides a foundation and continuing reinforcement of my ethics and views on life.

For a Future to Be Possible: Commentaries on the Five Mindfulness Trainings

For a Future to Be Possible: Commentaries on the Five Mindfulness Trainings
Thích Nhất Hạnh
This is a natural extension of the teachings in the Dhammapada. It puts into modern context the ways to walk the path.

The Major Works: Including the Prelude

The Major Works: Including the Prelude
William Wordsworth
Heavily influential on my use of imagination and reflection, and in many ways philosophies on life. A significant work in transitional poetry, from classical to modern.

Songs of Innocence and Experience

Songs of Innocence and Experience
William Blake
One of the greatest achievements of poetry delving into myth, fear, and the sublime. It's also a poignant critique on modern (industrialized) society, even today.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
It forces you to ask questions about your values regarding life, death, personal responsibility, and the pursuit of knowledge.

01-13-2011, 05:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	The Dhammapada The Dhammapada Siddhārtha Gautama Buddha (Thomas Cleary, trans.) This book provides a foundation and continuing reinforcement of my ethics and views on life. For a Future to Be Possible: Commentaries on the Five Mindfulness Trainings For a Future to Be Possible: Commentaries on the Five Mindfulness Trainings Thích Nhất Hạnh This is a natural extension of the teachings in the Dhammapada. It puts into modern context the ways to walk the path. The Major Works: Including the Prelude The Major Works: Including the Prelude William Wordsworth Heavily influential on my use of imagination and reflection, and in many ways philosophies on life. A significant work in transitional poetry, from classical to modern. Songs of Innocence and Experience Songs of Innocence and Experience William Blake One of the greatest achievements of poetry delving into myth, fear, and the sublime. It's also a poignant critique on modern (industrialized) society, even today. Frankenstein Frankenstein Mary Shelley It forces you to ask questions about your values regarding life, death, personal responsibility, and the pursuit of knowledge. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 01-13-2011 at 06:37 AM..