You’ve clicked on this article because a typical reading list includes from five to ten books, and you don’t have time to read that many right now.
I’ve been there. This issue is further complicated by the fact that Buddhism has many schools that may interest you. However, I can confidently say that there is only one branch that any beginner should start with. And that is Theravada Buddhism. Its teachings have undergone minimal change since they were first recorded in writing in the 1st century BCE. Thus, it comes as close as possible to what the Buddha taught after his enlightenment.
But what is the one book should you read to learn everything you need to know about it? Unfortunately for me, I came across this masterpiece during the second year of my Buddhist studies. Fortunately for you, you don’t have to wait that long to read it. Click HERE to read this post as a FREE Patreon member..
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