Reddit mentions of Gates to Buddhist Practice: Essential Teachings of a Tibetan Master

I read this book on Buddhism long ago. One thing I took from it was the idea of impermanence.

When you're happy, cherish that happiness because it won't always be there. When you're sad, just know that these bad moments will pass. Nothing is forever. That principle has helped me so much in life, and I'm super thankful for it.

Haven't read anything by Gil Fronsdal, but I am in the middle of In the Buddha's Words by Bikkhu Bodhi. It's dense, but very good. As for the book suggestion list, I highly recommend What the Buddha Taught, which you can get here. I also recommend Gates to Buddhist Practice.

The best part of Buddhism is the experience of the teachings. In my opinion, that either happens through faith or with the help of a teacher, so in that context, reading about Buddhism is much like talking about sex - doesn't really do it. That said, here is my favorite book on the foundations of good practice: Chagdud Tulku's, Gates to Buddhist Practice.

Gates to Buddhist Practice, Chagdud Rinpoche.

If you are looking for good reading on Buddhism, I cannot recommend enough a book called, "The Way of the Bodhisattva", by Shantideva.

Another favorite is, " Gates to Buddhist Practice ", by Chagdud Tulku

( an excerpt )

Best of luck.