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Buddhism

Useful texts

Dhammapada (Buddha) – an ancient collection of proverbs, adages, and general reflections on the nature of life and its ills from a Buddhist perspective.
In the Buddha's Words (Bhikkhu Bodhi) – an excellent overview of Buddhist scripture by a popular monk, fairly contemporary
What the Buddha Taught (Walpola Rahula) – another overview of Buddhist thought by a contemporary monk
The Buddha's Lists (David Snyder) – Theravada scripture boiled into lists.

Right Mindfulness (Thanissaro Bhikkhu) – a good intro to Buddhist meditation
Right Concentration (Leigh Brasington) – another good intro to Buddhist meditation
The Mind Illuminated (John Yates) – A course on meditation that's well-suited for modern audiences, less based on traditional practice and scriptures.