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Sutras

  • The Heart Sutra
  • The Lotus Sutra
  • The Diamond Sutra
  • The Longer Amitabha Sutra

Books

  • The heart of the Buddha’s Teachings - Thich Nhat Hanh
  • Buddhism of Wisdom and Faith - Thich Tien Tam
  • Hoofprint of the Ox: Principles of the Chan Buddhist Path as Taught by a Modern Chinese Master - Shengyan (Sometimes spelled Sheng yen)
  • The Jewel Ornament of Liberation - Gampopa

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[–] technohippie@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The book "Approaching the Buddhist Path" is a solid foundation. It comes with a free 70+ hours of lectures by Venerable Thubten Chodron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DNQHTMMDNE&list=PL8DRNsjySiiaJrZpDIGiCLIQBT62K6YxL

I can also recommend a course but I'm not sure if it fits here.

[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 2 points 1 week ago

Please recommend any other sources you find important.