Welcome to KD’s library. The books in this reading list are recommended by Krishna Das for the profound benefit and inspiration he has found in them. Please buy these books at a local bookstore, your favorite website, or at the links provided in our list. By clicking on the Amazon links listed below, we may earn a small commission for connecting you to their website. We have also added a list of films and videos that Krishna das speaks of often.
Books by Krishna Das
Chants of a Lifetime
KrishnaDas.com
Amazon
Flow of Grace
KrishnaDas.com
Amazon
Books about Maharaj-ji
The Divine Reality of Sri Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj
by Ravi Prakash Pande “Rajida”
KrishnaDas.com
Miracle of Love: Stories About Neem Karoli Baba
by Ram Dass
Amazon
By His Grace: A Devotee’s Story
by Dada Mukerjee, introduction by Ram Dass
Amazon
The Near and the Dear: Stories of Neem Karoli Baba and His Devotees
by Dada Mukerjee
Amazon
Love Everyone: The Transcendent Wisdom of Neem Karoli Baba Told Through the Stories of the Westerners Whose Lives He Transformed
by Parvati Markus
KrishnaDas.com
Amazon
Sometimes Brilliant: The Impossible Adventure of a Spiritual Seeker and Visionary Physician Who Helped Conquer the Worst Disease in History
by Larry Brilliant
Amazon
Barefoot in the Heart: Remembering Neem Karoli Baba
edited by Keshav Das
Amazon
I and My Father Are One
by Rabboo Joshi
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Puja Dukan
Books about Saints
Deva Bhumi: The Abode of the Gods in India
by Krishna Kumar (K.K.) Sah
Krishnadas.com
Amazon
Autobiography of a Yogi
byParamahansa Yogananda
Amazon
Nityananda: In Divine Presence
by M.U. Hatengdi & Swami Chetananda
Amazon
Life and Teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi
by Antonio Rigopoulos
Amazon
The Incredible Sai Baba
by Arthur Osbourne
Only used copies available. Suggested website: www.abebooks.com
Shri Sai Satcharita: The Wonderful Life and Teachings of Shri Sai Baba) by Govind R. Dabholkar Hemadpant and Indira Kher
Amazon
Sai Baba of Shirdi: A Unique Saint
by M.V. Kamath & V.B.Kher
Amazon
God Speaks
by Meher Baba
Amazon
The Gospel of Ramakrishna
by Amazon
My Guru and his Disciple
by Christopher Isherwood
Amazon
The Power of the Presence
by David Godman
Only used copies available. Suggested website: www.abebooks.com
How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali
translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood
Amazon
Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy by Nyanaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker, edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi
Amazon
The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi: A Visual Journey
by Matthew Greenblatt
Amazon
Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
edited by David Godman
Amazon
Living By the Words of Bhagavan
by David Godman
Only used copies available. Suggested website: www.abebooks.com
Nityananda: In Divine Presence
by M.U. Hatengdi and Swami Chetanananda
Amazon
St. Seraphim of Sarov
by Valentine Zander
Amazon
Scriptures
Ramcharitmanas
by Tulsidas
Volume 1 Amazon
Volume 2 Amazon
Volume 3 Amazon
Gita Press full text online
Ramayana
by William Buck
Amazon
Maharabharata
by William Buck
Barnes & Noble
The Ramayana: A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic
by Ramesh Menon
Amazon
The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
by Sri Krishna Prem
Only used copies available. Suggested website: www.abebooks.com
Bhagavad-Gita: The Song of God
translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood
Amazon
The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive
by Jeffrey Armstrong and Kavindra Rishi
Amazon
The Unvarnished New Testament: A New Translation From The Original Greek
Andy Gaus(Editor, Translator)
Amazon
Books by Ram Dass
Be Here Now
Amazon
RamDass.org
Being Ram Dass
(with Rameshwar Das)
Amazon
RamDass.org
Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying
(with Mirabai Bush)
Amazon
RamDass.org
Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heart
(with Rameshwar Das)
Amazon
RamDass.org
Be Love Now: The Path of the Heart
(with Rameshwar Das)
Amazon
RamDass.org
Still Here: Embracing Aging, Changing, and Dying
Amazon
RamDass.org
Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita
Amazon
RamDass.org
Books and CDs by Sharon Salzberg
Real Change: Mindfulness to Change Ourselves and the World
Amazon
Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection
Amazon
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation
Amazon
Real Happiness at Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement, and Peace
Amazon
Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience
Amazon
A Heart As Wide As The World: Stories on the Path of Lovingkindness
Amazon
Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
Amazon
Lovingkindness Meditation (CD)
Amazon
Insight Meditation: An In-Depth Correspondence Course (with Joseph Goldstein) (CDs & workbook)
Amazon
Guided Meditations For Love & Wisdom, 14 Essential Practices (Audiobook)
Amazon
The Kindness Handbook
Amazon
Unplug: For an Hour, a Day, or a Weekend (Interactive Audio Kit)
Amazon
The Force of Kindness: Change Your Life with Live and Compassion
Amazon
Books by Larry Brilliant
Sometimes Brilliant: The Impossible Adventure of a Spiritual Seeker and Visionary Physician Who Helped Conquer the Worst Disease in History
by Larry Brilliant
Amazon
Books by Robert Svoboda
Aghora I: At the Left Hand Of God
Namarupa.org
Aghora II: Kundalini
Namarupa.org
Aghora III: The Law Of Karma
Namarupa.org
Books by Bernie Glassman
Instructions to the Cook: A Zen Master’s Lessons in Living a Life That Matters
Amazon affiliate: https://amzn.to/3m9WJfR
The Dude and the Zen Master
with Jeff Bridges
Amazon
Bearing Witness: A Zen Master’s Lessons in Making Peace
Amazon
Books by Dr. Mark Epstein, M.D.
Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
Amazon
Going on Being: Life at the Crossroads of Buddhism and Psychotherapy
Amazon
Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness
Amazon
Thoughts Without A Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective
Amazon
The Trauma of Everyday Life
Amazon
Open to Desire: The Truth About What the Buddha Taught
Amazon
Psychotherapy without the Self
Amazon
Books by Mirabai Starr
Dark Night of the Soul
Amazon
Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics
Amazon
Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation
Amazon
Saint John of the Cross: Devotions, Prayers and Living Wisdom
Amazon
Saint Teresa of Avila: Passionate Mystic
Amazon
Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life
with Tessa Bielecki
Amazon
God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Amazon
Mother of God Similar to Fire
with William Hart McNichols
Amazon
Showings of Julian of Norwich: A New Translation
Amazon
Saint Francis of Assisi: Brother of Creation
Amazon
Unattended Sorrow: Recovering from Loss and Reviving the Heart
with Stephen Levine
Amazon
Hildegard of Bingen: Devotions, Prayers and Living Wisdom
Amazon
A Healing Space: Befriending Ourselves in Difficult Times
with Matt Licata
Amazon
Books by Lama Surya Das
Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite Possibilities of Now
Amazon
The Snow Lion’s Turquoise Mane: Wisdom Tales from Tibet
Amazon
Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
Amazon
Awakening to the Sacred: Creating a Personal Spiritual Life
Amazon
Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be: Lessons on Change, Loss, and Spiritual Transformation
Amazon
Awakening the Buddhist Heart: Integrating Love, Meaning, and Connection into Every Part of Your Life
Amazon
Dzögchen Meditation Training: A Direct Path for Awakening to the Radiant Buddha Within
Amazon
Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken from the Illusion of Separation
Amazon
The Big Questions: How to Find Your Own Answers to Life’s Essential Mysteries
Amazon
Buddha is as Buddha Does: The 10 Original Practices for Enlightened Living
Amazon
Awakening the Buddha Within
Amazon
Natural Radiance: Awakening to Your Great Perfection
Amazon
The Mind Is Mightier Than the Sword: Enlightening the Mind, Opening the Heart
Amazon
The Yeti and the Jolly Lama: A Tale of Friendship
with Vivian Mineker
Amazon
Books by Tulku Sherdor
A Path Strewn With Flowers and Bones
Amazon
Crumbs from a Parrot’s Beak
Blazing Wisdom Institute
(More) Crumbs from a Parrot’s Beak (to Whet Your Appetite for Practice)
Blazing Wisdom Institute
Other Book Titles
An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life
by Dalai Lama
Amazon
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
by Daniel Goleman
Amazon
I Hold the Lion’s Paw
by Joan Suval
Amazon
I and My Father Are One
by Rabboo Joshi
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Puja Dukan
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
by Joseph Goldstein
Amazon
Prarthana Priti Prayers of Love
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Puja Dukan
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
Amazon
The Light and Fire of the Ball Shen Tov
by Yitzhak Buxbaum
Amazon
Films about Krishna Das
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Films about Ram Dass
Fierce Grace
by Mickey Lemle
Rent or Buy
Becoming Nobody
by Raghu Markus, Jamie Catto
Rent or Buy
Going Home
by Derek Peck
Rent or Buy
Dying to Know
by Gay Dillingham
Rent or Buy
Films about Tibetan Enlightened Beings
For the Benefit of All Beings (Garchen Rinpoche)
by Christina Lundberg
Watch Free
Other Films
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
by Paola di Florio, Lisa Leeman, Peter Rader
Rent or Buy