A Chinese Garden of Serenity: Reflections of a Zen Buddhist
Mt. Vernon, NY. Hardcover. Light toning and shelfwear, but a very attractive copy. More
Mt. Vernon, NY. Hardcover. Light toning and shelfwear, but a very attractive copy. More
Wisdom Publications, November 2013. Paper Back. The Hidden Lamp is a collection of one hundred koans and stories of Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha to the present day. This revolutionary book brings together many teaching stories that were hidden for centuries, unknown until this volume. These stories..... More
Random House / The Modern Library, January 1966. Cloth. 12mo. {4 & 3/4' x 7 & 1/4'} without dustjacket. Navy blue cloth with silver lettering along spine. Top right corner of front board is bumped and worn through exposed the board below. End pages are lilac & off white Fijita..... More
Shambhala, December 2017. Trade Paperback. The well-known ancient Chinese oracle and sourcebook of Asian wisdom--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition. The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given..... More
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IntermediaCT Books. Trade Paperback. More
Pantheon, September 1994. Hardcover. Jacket worn & torn. More
University of Cincinnati, January 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Dustjacket is missing. Octavo {6' x 8 & 1/2'}; Spine is darkened/tanned and boards are likewise darkened/tanned at margins. Damp stains top right corner affecting first to leafs of text. Signed & inscribed by authors on front free end page: 'For the..... More
Penguin Classics, September 1998. Trade Paperback. "The Ramayana" is, quite simply, the greatest of Indian epics - and one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytelling. Here, drawing his inspiration from the work of an eleventh-century Tamil poet called Kamban, Narayan has used the talents of a master novelist to..... More
Anthony Pub Co, December 1998. Paper Back. More
South Asia Books, September 1993. Cloth. More
Hampton Roads Publishing, January 2009. Trade Paperback. Originally published by Writers and Readers in 1998, this is an iconoclastic, illustrated romp through the life of the Buddha--both a credible exploration of his life and teachings and an entertaining introduction to the philosophy of Buddhism. Many Westerners know about the meditation..... More
Oneworld Pubns Ltd, October 1986. Hardcover. A collection of spiritual teachings intended for people of all religious persuasions and those who seek a spiritual life. These meditational verses explore the eternal relationship between man and God. They were composed by Baha'u'llah about the year 1858 while in exile in Iraq..... More
New Falcon Publications, June 1993. Trade Paperback. Presents a collection of contemporary Zen parables. For the novice, this work is an introduction to the baffling world of meditation, Eastern thought and the galaxy of philosophies that make up the expanding horizon of human awareness, and for the veteran, it integrates..... More
Penguin (Non-Classics), September 1993. Oversize Softcover. For career consultant Laurence Boldt everyone is the artist of his or her own life. In this potentially life-changing book, he offers the most innovative, unconventional -- and profoundly practical -- career guide since What Color is Your Parachute?In addition to more traditional material..... More
Hippocrene Books, September 1986. Hardcover. Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards; Text free of markings; Previous owner book-plate present at front paste-down; Dust jacket near fine, mildly faded at spine; An excellent copy. More
Sounds True, October 2021. Paper Back. "When something is bothering you--a person is bugging you, a situation is irritating you, or physical pain is troubling you--you must work with your mind, and that is done through meditation. Working with our mind is the only means through which we'll actually begin..... More
Shambhala, October 2023. Paper Back. Discover newfound freedom in life's ever-constant flow of endings and beginnings with the wise words of Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart?. New in paperback! ?? As much as we might try to resist, endings happen in every..... More
Random House Inc, August 2001. Trade Paperback. Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chödrön presents down-to-earth guidance on how we can "start where we are"--embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. Pema..... More
HarperOne, April 1992. Trade Paperback. Through the 64 hexagrams and the commentary on the I Ching, Thomas Cleary provides an insight into the teachings of Confucius, presenting selections from his analects that highlight various aspects of this wisdom. More
Hay House, March 1996. Trade Paperback. Despite Feng Shui being an ancient Chinese approach, many people believe it still has relevance to the modern world. One among them is Terah Kathryn, who presents us with this guide to Feng Shui, specifically geared to lifestyles in the Western world. More
Hay House, March 1996. Trade Paperback. Despite Feng Shui being an ancient Chinese approach, many people believe it still has relevance to the modern world. One among them is Terah Kathryn, who presents us with this guide to Feng Shui, specifically geared to lifestyles in the Western world. As is..... More
Penguin Classics, September 1998. Trade Paperback. No other book in the entire history of the world has exerted a greater influence on a larger number of people over a longer period of time than this slim volume. The spiritual cornerstone of the most populous and oldest living civilization on Earth..... More
Columbia University Press, April 1998. Hardcover. This new translation presents the Analects in a revolutionary new format that, for the first time in any language, distinguishes the original words of the Master from the later sayings of his disciples and their followers, enabling readers to experience China's most influential philosophical..... More
American Institute of Buddhist Studies, July 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. The Madhyantavibhaga is classified by later Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan traditions as belonging to the Yogacara school, and is considered to be one the treatises of Maitreya. The text offers a treatment of some key doctrines of the Mahayana, including..... More
For Dummies, November 2000. Trade Paperback. According to Feng Shui practitioners the design of a room can have a dramatic effect on health, wealth and success. This guide shows how to arrange furniture, lighting, colours and other interior elements for maximum benefit. More
Capall Bann Pub, October 1997. Trade Paperback. Light foxing on the edge of the printblock. Barcode has been struck through with pen. More
Doubleday Anchor Original, 1967, 1967. First Edition. Mass Market PaperBack. A Doubleday Anchor Original. Stated First Edition. Mass market original. [95 pages]. More
Motilal Banarsidass, August 2016. Cloth. Light shelf wear on the jacket. Mylar wrapped. More
Random House Inc, March 2000. Trade Paperback. The Bhagavad Gita is the most famous poem in all of Hindu literature and part of the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic masterpiece. The Gita (in Sanskrit, "Song of the Lord") consists of a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjuna on the..... More
Nilgiri Press, April 2007. Trade Paperback. Easwaran's best-selling translation of this classic Buddhist text The Dhammapada is reliable, readable, and profound. Dhammapada means "the path of dharma," the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The Dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered..... More
Harpercollins, June 1996. Trade Paperback. Traditional distinctions between matters of the mind and matters of the spirit are increasingly being questioned, and people are searching for alternate perspectives on these issues ." Thoughts Without a Thinker" is a major contribution to today's exploding discussion of how Eastern spirituality can enhance..... More
Shambhala, July 1992. Trade Paperback. This new updated edition of How the Swans Came to the Lake includes much new information about recent events in Buddhist groups in America and discusses such issues as spiritual authority, the role of women, and social action. As is. Underlining, highlighting, remainder mark. Reading..... More
Wisdom Publications, August 2012. Trade Paperback. Using vignettes and anecdotes from his own life - as well as quotations drawn from sources as varied as the Bible, Yiddish aphorisms, and stand-up comedy - Zen teacher and Unitarian Universalist minister James Ishmael Ford shares the gifts won over his lifetime of..... More
Parallax Press, May 1998. Trade Paperback. Five years in the making, What Book!?: Buddha Poems from Beat to Hiphop is a major, active anthology of modern, mindful poetry, featuring over 330 selections from over 125 authors. Plus the appendix includes "mind-writing slogans" and "mind-writing exercises" by Allen Ginsberg. The time..... More
Vintage, November 2002. Trade Paperback. Mohandas K. Gandhi, called Mahatma ("great soul"), was the father of modern India, but his influence has spread well beyond the subcontinent and is as important today as it was in the first part of the twentieth century and during this nation's own civil rights..... More
Ralph Clark, January 1983. Mass Market PaperBack. More
Tharpa Publications, March 1992. Trade Paperback. More
Tsum Ling Publications, 1975. Paper Back. More
The Citadel Press, 1969. Trade Paperback. Front cover and half-title page have a small rectangle cut out of the bottom right corner. Slight spine lean. Text block clean. More
The Citadel Press, 1965. Reprint. Cloth. Second Edition. [4 & 3/4' x 7 & 1/2'} In jacket with scuff marks and rubbing. Grey cloth covered boards with darkened edges. Black lettering along spine edge. (VERY) heavy foxing & tanning to end pages and jacket verso. Likewise heavy foxing/darkening to textblock..... More
Souvenir Press, April 2006. Hardcover. Optimistic and wise, these love poems convey a mystical certainty of the arrival of love, while dramatizing the search for a soul mate that takes place in daily life, the imagination, and dreams. Inviting reflection on the meaning of love and eloquently rendering the chain..... More
N/A, April 1994. Trade Paperback. A wide selection of readings from Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, and modern sources inteded to provide the reader with a foundation in classical Buddhist thought. More
Tharpa Publications, August 2007. Trade Paperback. This practical guide clearly explains the fundamentals of Buddhist view, and step-by-step instructions on how to experience more love in our heart and our life to benefit ourself and others. Buddhist principles are explained such as how to attain inner peace, what is the..... More
Parallax Press, May 1993. Paper Back. Love in Action is a collection of over two decades of Thich Nhat Hanh's writing on nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation. Reflecting on the devastation of war, he makes the strong argument that mindfulness, insight, and altruistic love are the only sustainable bases for political..... More
Parallax Press, November 2023. Unknown. "The monk who taught the world mindfulness." --TIME 50+ prompts, exercises, and meditations for your mindfulness practice from the bestselling How To series, by the world-renowned Zen Buddhist teacher who introduced mindfulness to the Western world. Enjoy the wisdom and inspiration of the bestselling Mindfulness..... More
Parallax Press, December 2023. Paper Back. 365 page-a-day reflections to encourage concentration, insight, and mindful engagement with the world around us--from the Zen Buddhist teacher "who taught the world mindfulness" (TIME). This deep and simple volume brings together some of Thich Nhat Hanh's most insightful teachings to inspire our daily..... More
Shambhala Publications, September 2006. Mass Market PaperBack. The renowned Zen master and peace activist introduces a Buddhist approach to practicing authentic love in our everyday lives In this eye-opening guide, Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. With simplicity, warmth, and directness, he..... More
New Harbinger Publications, October 2011. Trade Paperback. You've heard the expression, "It's the little things that count." It's more than a simple platitude. Research has shown that integrating little daily practices into your life can actually change the way your brain works. This guide offers simple things you can do..... More
Vintage, August 1989. Trade Paperback. An illuminating account of how to understand Zen through archery. More
George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1959. Reprint. Cloth. Third edition. Octavo. In DJ with darkening & edgewear at margins. Rubbing & scuff marks. Heavy tanning/foxing of jacket verso. Hearts doodled with black marker upper right corner of ffep. Olive green cloth covered boards with black lettering along spine. Tanning to..... More
Bantam, June 1990. Mass Market PaperBack. "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the..... More
Vintage Books USA, March 2009. Trade Paperback. NATIONAL BESTSELLER - For Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, "an exceptionally intimate portrait" (Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love) of the Dalai Lama--one of the most singular figures of our time. For over three decades, Pico Iyer, one of our most cherished travel..... More
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, April 2017. Trade Paperback. More
Shambhala, June 1987. Paper Back. Here is a modern classic of unusually clear, practical instruction for the practice of Buddhist meditation: sitting and walking meditation, how one relates with the breath, feelings, thought, sense perceptions, consciousness, and everyday activities. Basic Buddhist topics such as the nature of karma, the four..... More
McGraw-Hill, March 2000. Trade Paperback. A Doody's Core Title for 2022! The Web That Has No Weaver is the classic, comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of Chinese alternative medicine. This accessible and invaluable resource has earned its place as the foremost authority in synthesizing Western and Eastern healing..... More
Weatherhill, December 1975. Trade Paperback. This text deals with the methods and philosophy of Zen training. More
Perigee Trade, August 1998. Trade Paperback. Taught for thousands of years--and revealed to the West in recent decades by the master Yogi Bhajan--Kundalini Yoga is suprisingly simple to learn. And practiced regularly, it can strengthen the nervous system, balance the glandular system, and harness the energy of the mind and..... More
DK, September 2019. First Edition. Box. Embark on a path of awakening and self-discovery with this mystical deck from Sahara Rose and illustrator Danielle Noel. Steeped in the wisdom of the Vedas, this ancient yet visionary deck is a tool to access your yogic intuition. Each card represents aspects of..... More
Wisdom Publications, December 2014. Trade Paperback. Experience a complete meditation course with one of the West's most renowned Buddhist teachers. Know Where You're Going provides a full course of instruction in Buddhist meditation and reflection, and contains a wealth of exercises and advice to help the reader grow. As we..... More
Shambhala, February 2001. Trade Paperback. This practical commentary on one of the most important scriptures of the Pali canon will provide essential sustenance for Buddhist practitioners. Ayya Khema is a mountain of strength, encouragement, and tough love as she pours out down-to-earth practical instruction on the journey to enlightenment, following..... More
Ten Speed Press, December 2015. Hardcover. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle. Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo has revolutionized homes--and lives--across the world. Now..... More
Perigee Trade, February 1995. Trade Paperback. More
Harpercollins, March 1975. Trade Paperback. Freedom from the Known is a perfect introduction to the works of Krishnamurti, as well as a source of wisdom and inspiration the reader will turn to time and time again. It looks inward to examine the nature of the self, and outward to show..... More
Princeton University Press, November 1992. First Edition. Cloth. Why would a country strongly influenced by Buddhism's reverence for life allow legalized, widely used abortion? Equally puzzling to many Westerners is the Japanese practice of mizuko rites, in which the parents of aborted fetuses pray for the well-being of these rejected..... More
Riverhead Trade, May 2001. Trade Paperback. Don't miss His Holiness the Dalai Lama's classic book, The Art of Happiness, or his newest, The Book of Joy, named one of Oprah's Favorite Things. In a difficult, uncertain time, it takes a person of great courage, such as the Dalai Lama, to..... More
HarperSanFrancisco, May 2007. Trade Paperback. Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day--in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too. Presenting the basics of Buddhism..... More
Routledge, August 1998. Trade Paperback. This text is a vastly complex phenomenon, a world religion with a history of over 3000 years. It has produced men and women who have made contributions across the range of civilized human behaviour, and played a crucial part in the rise of two other..... More
Tecpress Service, 1987. Hardcover. {5 & 3/4' x 8 & 1/2'} In much worn jacket with tears and chipping. Black faux leather covered boards. [381 pages]. More
Thorsons, January 1996. Trade Paperback. Contains portraits of 20 Buddhist women from Europe, America and Asia. Their stories show how women have managed to integrate spirituality into everyday life. It gives advice on how to meditate and maintain integrity in the world, how to enjoy life and how to care..... More
AES, April 2009. Reprint. Hardcover. 12mo. Navy blue with gold lettering & decorations. Second AES Reprint, which is facsimile of 1924 Humphrey Milford/Oxford University Press edition. Printed and Hand-Bound in India. [128 pages]. More
Tuttle Publishing, September 2012. Hardcover. Zen Masters of China presents more than 300 traditional Zen stories and koans, far more than any other collection. Retelling them in their proper place in Zen's historical journey through Chinese Buddhist culture, it also tells a larger story: how, in taking the first step..... More
Penguin Classics, October 1970. Trade Paperback. The Confucian philosopher, Mencius (c.371-288 BC) explicated his master's moral principles and reinterpreted them for the harsh conditions of the 4th century BC, when they were threatened by the aggressive and amoral doctrines of legalism. With its stress on the thinking heart (or individual..... More
Shambhala, September 1999. Trade Paperback. These quatrains and odes reveal a most human and accessible side of the great poet and mystic. They are the personal records of one man's encounter with the Divine. As is. Dedication on the half title page. More
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, June 1991. Hardcover. The Bhagavad-gita is the main source-book on yoga and a concise summary of India's Vedic wisdom. Yet remarkably, the setting for this classic of spiritual literature is an ancient Indian battlefield. At the last moment, the great warrior Arjuna begins to wonder about the..... More
Parallax Press, September 2017. Trade Paperback. Turn disagreements and conflicts into opportunities for growth, compassion, and reconciliation. The sixth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. Nhat Hanh brings his signature..... More
Parallax Press, July 2022. Paper Back. The simple, refreshing meditations of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh give us the tools to cultivate concentration. Practicing mindfulness brings concentration, and concentration brings insight and understanding. With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, digital overload, and a proliferation of potential distractions..... More
Parallax Press, July 2022. Paper Back. The simple, refreshing meditations of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh give us the tools to cultivate concentration. Practicing mindfulness brings concentration, and concentration brings insight and understanding. With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, digital overload, and a proliferation of potential distractions..... More
Parallax Press, November 2023. Paper Back. The latest book in the bestselling How To series: simple, refreshing meditations of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh give us inspiration and tools for transforming our suffering and cultivating happiness In inspiring passages and simple exercises, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us what..... More
Parallax Press, November 2023. Paper Back. The latest book in the bestselling How To series: simple, refreshing meditations of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh give us inspiration and tools for transforming our suffering and cultivating happiness In inspiring passages and simple exercises, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us what..... More
Udbodhan Office / Swami Satyavratananda, July, 2000. Reprint. Hardcover. 12mo. Sienna cloth covered spine with dark brown lettering and spots of discoloration and dust stains. Ochre paper covered boards with bubbling beneath the surface. [336 pages + xxi pages of appendices.]. More
Univ of Tennessee Pr, March 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Bound in heavy tan cloth very lightly rubbed at the corners. Address label on the front free endpaper. Light shelf wear on the jacket. More
Yale University Press, October 2001. Hardcover. The Five Classics associated with Confucius formed the core curriculum in the education of Chinese literati throughout most of the imperial period. In this book Michael Nylan offers a sweeping assessment of these ancient texts and shows how their influence spread across East Asia..... More
South Asia Books, January 1978. Cloth. Shelf wear, corner chipping and lightly rubbed edges on the jacket. Mylar wrapped. Very lightly bumped corners on the red cloth boards. Name in pen on the front free endpaper. More
Sri Satguru Publications, January 1992. Cloth. Second edition printed in Delhi. Green cloth binding (with visible seams) lettered in gold along the spine. Corners very lightly bumped. Address label on the front free endpaper. Moderate shelf wear and edgewear on the jacket. Small chip at the bottom of the spine..... More
Dover Pubns, June 1966. First Thus. Soft Cover. This modern classic, "The Book of Tea,"" is essentially an apology for Eastern traditions and feelings to the Western world -- not in passionate, oversentimental terms, but with a charm and underlying toughness which clearly indicate some of the enduring differences between..... More
Routledge, September 2006. Hardcover. Naikan is a Japanese psychotherapeutic method which combines meditation-like body engagement with the recovery of memory and the reconstruction of one's autobiography in order to bring about healing and a changed notion of the self. Based on original anthropological fieldwork, this fascinating book provides a detailed..... More
Counterpoint LLC, January 2010. Trade Paperback. In the spring of 2006, Bill Porter traveled through the heart of China, from Beijing to Hong Kong, on a pilgrimage to sites associated with the first six patriarchs of Zen. Zen Baggage is an account of that journey. He weaves together historical background..... More
Munshiram Manoharlal Publisher, January 1998. Cloth. Bound in burnt orange cloth with gold lettering along the spine. All corners lightly bumped. Print block very lightly bumped on two corners but otherwise clean and tight. Jacket has shelf wear and several small closed tears. Mylar wrapped to preserve. More
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 2004. Mass Market PaperBack. More
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 2004. Mass Market PaperBack. More
Oxford, 1940. Hardcover. Second Edition. Gilt-titled blue cloth. Spine slightly cocked. Edges, endpapers and jacket foxed. Wrapped for protection. More
Shambhala, November 1994. Mass Market PaperBack. "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones," the best-selling collection of the most popular enlightenment stories, anecdotes, and koans of Zen literature, introducing a generation of Americans to Zen. Included here are four Zen and pre-Zen classics:101 Zen Stories--anecdotes and enlightenment stories of the great mastersThe Gateless..... More
Anchor Books, January 1980. Reprint. Paper Back. Octavo. Paperback worn at cover edges with small chipping at top & bottom of spine. Light creasing. Designed by Joseph P. Ascherl. [433 pages.]. More
Inner Traditions, December 2023. Paper Back. A new translation of the 6th-century Taoist text Bai Yao Lu (Statutes of the Hundred Remedies), with practical commentary - Explains how the Hundred Remedies of the Bai Yao Lu offer a practical guide to what enlightened or sagely behavior looks like - Shows..... More
Beacon Press, October 1993. Trade Paperback. American Women Creating the New Buddhism Updated and Expanded Edition "Essential reading for anyone wanting to understand feminism, Buddhist practice in America today, and where and how these two movements meet." -Susan Griffin, author of Woman and Nature. More
Art of Living Foundation, June 2001. Trade Paperback. More
Vedanta Press, December 1947. Trade Paperback. More
Sounds True, December 2020. Cloth. Unshackle your mind and claim your spiritual birthright of freedom, wholeness, and joy through the perennial wisdom of ancient yoga There's a reason that the Vedas, a 5,000-year-old collection of celebrated verses from ancient India, have given rise to several world religions and influenced Western..... More
Vintage, June 2003. Trade Paperback. From the New York Times bestselling author of Swing Time and one of the most revered writers of her generation comes an "intelligent ... exquisitely clever [novel] about fame, mortality, and the triumph of image over reality" (The Boston Globe). Alex-Li Tandem sells autographs. His..... More