Great Gift Ideas for Your Buddhist Friend

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Incense – We tend to go through quite a bit of incense, so if you can find some good brands with peaceful scents, we'd be appreciative. They're not expensive and they're a nice thought.

Candles – Some of us use one or the other, incense or candles, but many of us use both. Some candles for our altars would be a nice idea. If yourBuddhist friend is female, we love candles anyway. Pick nice relaxing or refreshing smells.

Zen Garden – cliché, but we like them. You can pick them up most anywhere nowadays, and some are better than others, which makes finding one in your price range rather easy.

Books By The Dalai Lama – The Dalai Lama has some great books out including:

The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom

Wisdom on compassion and forgiveness from the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet.

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

A brilliant book wherein the Dalai Lama tackles many subjects near and dear to the hearts of people everywhere, including love, suffering, handling the loss of a loved one, and more. The Dalai Lama's answers are at once simple yet profound, and anyone could learn quite a bit from reading this book.

The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality

In this new book by the Dalai Lama, he explores how science and spirituality can co-exist. In his classic manner, his ideas are simple, yet very meaningful. Explore how Buddhism and science have many similar philosophies.

Many Ways to Nirvana: Reflections and Advice on Right Living

An eye-opening look at how any of us can attain enlightenment, no matter how busy our lives or humble our beginnings. Buddhist philosophies on Nirvana and enlightenment are addressed in this great book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Books by Thich Nhat Hanh – A Zen monk who has studied Buddhism and Christianity and often helps us when we lose our way. Check out some of his titles like

Anger

earned Amazon.com's best of 2001, teaches us to deal with one of life's most destructive emotions in a mindful way.

Living Buddha, Living Christ