This collection of the teachings of Taizan Maezumi Roshi (1931-1995) consists of short, inspiring readings that illuminate Zen philosophy and practice in simple, eloquent language. Topics include prop...

The practice of just sitting is central to all Zen practice. This book brings together a collection of writings that represent the core of centuries of Zen teachings. Essential reading for any practit...

There is a great deal of interest in Buddhist philosophy today -- but different groups practice various traditions -- and this might confuse Westerners who want to know the basis for the particular...

In this collection of essays, Alan Watts displays the playfulness of thought and simplicity of language that made him one of the most perennially popular lecturers and authors on the spiritual traditi...

Our warrior aspect sees that any true personal transformation is an act of revolution. Our spirit reminds us that this revolution is lifelong, so we must be patient, open and giving towards ourselves ...

Reb Anderson Roshi introduces the fundamentals of Zen Buddhist practice and the deeper meaning of conventional Buddhist precepts. He then uses stories-ancient texts, modern songs, Shakespeare, fair...

Ezra Bayda was ordained as a Zen monk in 1995, and is a teacher of the Ordinary Mind Zen School founded by Charlotte Joko Beck. In his first dharma book, he teaches us how to use whatever circumstance...

Born in Massachusetts in 1861, Dwight Goddard went as a missionary to China and Japan, where he became the first American to live and study at a Zen Buddhist monastery. Since this book was released...

An easy-to-understand, comprehensive presentation of the core teachings of Zen Buddhism -- from the author of Dropping Ashes on the Buddha. The Compass of Zen is a simple, clear, and often hilarious p...

The influential author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind comes vividly to life in the first full biography of a Zen master ever published in the West. Drawing on Suzuki's own words and the memories of his ...

Zen American-style by an American Zen Master I trust her and learn from her," -- ROBERT AITKEN, ROSHI, author of Taking the Path of Zen Deals with the most important spiritual practice of all -- how...

For all its emphasis on the direct experience on insight without reliance on the products of the intellect, the Zen tradition has created a huge body of writings. Of this cast literature, the writings...

The five mindfulness trainings, or precepts-reverence for life, generosity, responsible sexual behavior, deep listening and mindful behavior, and avoiding substance abuse-are the basic statement of mo...

"In Living Buddha, Living Christ, the best-selling Vietnamese Zen master opened the door to dialogue between the living traditions of Christianity and Buddhism. This next book deepens the dialogue, in...

Student and teacher come together in this endeavor to present a crystal-clear distillation of the finest points of the 100,000 word classic Zen Training. Allen has carefully chosen the passages most r...

Zen stories and Zen questions have convinced millions that there is ;something; to Zen, though that ;something; can seem maddeningly elusive and obscurely mystical. But Zen can be understood and demys...

Ellen Birx, PhD, RN, a professor of nursing and Zen teacher, demonstrates how the practice of awareness and meditation can help restore energy, build endurance, and suffuse our lives with compassion a...

Constrained by a traditional Japanese upbringing, devastated by a crumbling marriage and the deaths of family and friends, artist Mayumi Oda finds herself returning to the teachings and practice of...

Discover a concept-free awakeness that leads to liberation. In this collection of dialogues between spiritual teacher Adyashanti and his students, the true meaning of enlightenment, spiritual awakenin...

"D. T. Suzuki's works on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism that recent decades have produced...We cannot be sufficiently grateful to the author... for h...