Buddhism for Busy People vs The Mind Illuminated: Which Should You Read?
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Buddhism for Busy People
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The story of how a corporate communications consultant discovered Buddhism is woven through this bestselling, simply written, inspiring introduction to meditation practice and Buddhist philosophy.The bestselling…
The Mind Illuminated
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The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master. This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is both deeply grounded in ancient…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Mind Illuminated highest: The Mind Illuminated 4.1 · Buddhism for Busy People 3.7.
- Buddhism for Busy People is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 8 for The Mind Illuminated.
- The Mind Illuminated has the widest readership — 8 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Buddhism for Busy People | The Mind Illuminated | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.3 (6) | 4.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 2.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (5) | 4.5 (8) |
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Reception
| Buddhism for Busy People | The Mind Illuminated | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6 | 8 |
| Editions | 4 | 7 |
| Pages | 208 | 484 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Buddhism for Busy People or The Mind Illuminated?
The Mind Illuminated has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Mind Illuminated 4.1/5, Buddhism for Busy People 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Buddhism for Busy People or The Mind Illuminated?
Buddhism for Busy People is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Buddhism for Busy People (208 pages, ≈ 3 h 51 m); The Mind Illuminated (484 pages, ≈ 8 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: Buddhism for Busy People or The Mind Illuminated?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Buddhism for Busy People: Moderate; The Mind Illuminated: Moderate.