good buddhist references

Can anyone let me know of some good books or websites that give information on Buddhism?

[Gem]

Originally Posted by Hermes

Can anyone let me know of some good books or websites that give information on Buddhism?

I like Thich Nhat Hanh

http://www.robinacourtin.com/
I really love the teachings of Robina Courtin. Her teachings links are on her website. After discovering the Buddhist path and ordaining as a nun in 1978 – she celebrated 35 years as a nun on February 9, 2013 – Ven. Robina has worked full time for her heart lamas, Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and their Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.

I have also read most of the books written by Pema Chodron.http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/

When I frist started I read "The Joy of Living"
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...58187178,d.cGU

My you be free from suffering and find inner peace.

Thank you so much!! Im really hoping to find a resource for the history of Buddhism and the culture of it.

Originally Posted by Hermes

Thank you so much!! Im really hoping to find a resource for the history of Buddhism and the culture of it.

This may sound silly, but there is a lot of good information there. "Buddhism for Dummys" Just gives you the facts and a bit of practice information.

http://www.accesstoinsight.org

[BlueSky]

Originally Posted by Pamuya

http://www.robinacourtin.com/
I really love the teachings of Robina Courtin. Her teachings links are on her website. After discovering the Buddhist path and ordaining as a nun in 1978 – she celebrated 35 years as a nun on February 9, 2013 – Ven. Robina has worked full time for her heart lamas, Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and their Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.

I have also read most of the books written by Pema Chodron.http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/

When I frist started I read "The Joy of Living"
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...58187178,d.cGU

My you be free from suffering and find inner peace.

Pema has been wonderful influence for me as well

Originally Posted by Capacity

Pema has been wonderful influence for me as well

I was bless to have been able to attend her teaching in Vermont last May. It was a special experience.

[Gem]

I liked the movie 'Little Buddha', starring Keanu Reeves.

I guess Keanu is a good spiritual influence, really.

[BlueSky]

Originally Posted by Pamuya

I was bless to have been able to attend her teaching in Vermont last May. It was a special experience.

Cool.........