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Books like No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering

12 books with a reading profile close to No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh. Inward-looking, contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.

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The Art of Happiness

by Dalai Lama XIV

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Based on interviews conducted by psychiatrist Howard Cutler, this book presents the Dalai Lama’s perspective on achieving inner peace through disciplined mental training.
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also inward-looking and contemplative · personal growth, philosophy

Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as a practical physiological and mental habit rather than a secluded religious ritual.
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Also inward-looking and contemplative · personal growth, philosophy

Thich Nhat Hanh presents mindfulness as the practice of maintaining full awareness in the present moment, rather than a secluded ritual.
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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

by Dalai Lama XIV

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, philosophy

In 2015, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu met in Dharamsala to discuss the nature of human contentment during a week of dialogue.
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Entering the Now (Power of Now)

by Eckhart Tolle

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Eckhart Tolle argues that human suffering stems from a compulsive identification with the analytical mind and a constant psychological drift into the past or future.
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

by Eckhart Tolle

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Eckhart Tolle identifies the human ego as a dysfunctional state of consciousness that thrives on constant mental noise.
7

The Tao of Pooh

by Benjamin Hoff

Also inward-looking and contemplative · personal growth, philosophy

Benjamin Hoff utilizes the characters from A.A.
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The Ragamuffin Gospel

by Brennan Manning

Also inward-looking and clear-cut · personal growth, philosophy

Brennan Manning argues that the traditional Christian landscape is often cluttered by legalism and the exhausting pursuit of moral perfection.
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

by Pema Chödrön

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

In this guide to Buddhist philosophy, Pema Chödrön explains that pain and instability are natural conditions rather than problems to be fixed.
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Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1

by Neale Donald Walsch

Also inward-looking · personal growth, philosophy

Neale Donald Walsch says that in 1992, in a moment of frustration, he wrote an angry letter to God, and found himself writing an answer.
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being

by Rick Rubin

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Rick Rubin presents creativity as a fundamental human function rather than a professional skill set.
12

Stillness Is the Key

by Ryan Holiday

Also inward-looking and contemplative · self help, personal growth

Ryan Holiday draws on Stoic philosophy and Buddhist principles to argue that the ability to remain steady amidst chaos is the prerequisite for high performance and peace of mind.

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