Best Mahayana Buddhism Books of 2025

The Shadow Work Journal for Black Women is a powerful tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery. Through this guided journal, readers can explore their subconscious minds and work through past traumas, events, and emotions. The journal includes a guide to shadow work, 130 journaling prompts, activities and exercises, and blank pages for notes. This book is a great way to improve self-awareness and bring your Shadow Self into the light. Highly recommended for those seeking inner child self-help books.

Reiki Healing for Beginners is an excellent guide for those who are interested in spiritual healing therapy. The book explains the basics of Reiki and how it works, including the use of symbols and meditation. It also includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Reiki training sessions that allow readers to heal themselves and others. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on personal development and the spiritual journey that comes with practicing Reiki. Overall, this is a comprehensive and accessible guide that is perfect for anyone looking to learn about Reiki and its practical applications.

This guided journal, "I Am Unstoppable," is a powerful tool for Black women looking to practice self-care and self-love. With 52 weeks of empowering affirmations and prompts to eliminate negative thinking, this journal helps readers transform their lives and shift their mindset from negative to positive. It also includes check-ins to track moods, intentions, and well-being. By incorporating affirmations into their daily routine, readers can boost their self-confidence and embrace their true worth. Overall, "I Am Unstoppable" is a unique and valuable addition to any Black woman's self-help library.

The Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic is a seminal work in the development of Buddhism throughout East Asia and the world. Gene Reeves's new translation is accessible to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhist vocabulary while also appealing to long-time practitioners and students. Reeves uses everyday language wherever possible, translating into English many words that previous works have left in Sanskrit. This highly readable new translation captures the complexity of the text from a scholarly standpoint while delivering its flavor for practitioners. An invaluable resource for students and a must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism.

The "I Am Enough! Manifestation Journal for Black Women" is a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. With 12 topics divided into each month of the year, readers can set clear intentions, cultivate self-love, and tap into their inner wisdom to unleash their true potential. The book is packed with empowering affirmations, inspirational quotes, and exercises to help readers heal trauma, create success, and celebrate their wins. This journal is an excellent resource for Black women who want to manifest their dreams and overcome unique challenges. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and their goals.

The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentaries is a profound and beautiful new English translation of one of the most important and well-known sutras in Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh provides a new translation with commentaries based on his interpretation, revealing the Buddha's original intention and insight. By helping to demystify the term "emptiness," the Heart Sutra is made more accessible and understandable. This book supersedes all prior translations and is a must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism and meditation.

The "Awakening of the Heart" is a comprehensive collection of key sutras by Buddha, translated and commented on by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. The book contains essential teachings on Buddhism, including the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra, the Diamond Sutra, and the Sutra on Full Awareness of Breathing. Thich Nhat Hanh's commentary makes the Buddha's wisdom accessible and applicable to our daily lives. This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and practice of Buddhism. Overall, "Awakening of the Heart" is a unique and valuable addition to the literature on Buddhism.

Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron is an approachable guide for anyone interested in learning about Buddhist principles and how to incorporate them into their daily lives. The book answers commonly asked questions in plain English, making it an excellent resource for both beginners and seasoned students. Chodron's writing style is clear and concise, and he covers a wide range of topics, including meditation, karma, and Buddha-nature. The book is published by Snow Lion Publications and belongs to the category of Meditation Books. Overall, Buddhism for Beginners is an excellent introduction to Buddhism that provides readers with practical insights into living a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

The Warrior's Meditation by Richard L Haight teaches readers the original, instinctive, non-religious form of meditation that has been lost to the world. This book is a gold medal winner in self-help and offers a unique approach to self-improvement, cognitive development, and emotional regulation through the Warrior's Meditation. This meditation technique helps individuals access and express depth of awareness in high-pressure, fast-paced situations. The book also highlights the scientific benefits of regular meditation practice, including improved immune function and decreased cellular inflammation. Overall, The Warrior's Meditation is an excellent book for people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages who want to improve their cognitive and emotional well-being.

The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship is a unique and deeply personal exploration of Buddhist teachings on liberation from suffering and how the enneagram illuminates the way. Susan Piver masterfully weaves together two ancient schools of wisdom and magic in a compassionate exploration of the nine styles of traveling the path from confusion to wisdom. With Buddhist teachings for each of the nine types, Piver illustrates that the enneagram offers profound support for living a compassionate, fiercely awake life. This ground-breaking work offers a way to untether ourselves from the merciless treadmill of self-improvement to see what is already perfect in ourselves, others, and every moment.