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In Into the Haunted Ground, Anam Thubten invites us to embrace every aspect of our lives, from the most difficult to the most joyful. For those of ...

Into the Mirror examines the materialism of the modern world through the profound teachings of Mahayana Buddhism and offers an accessible and power...

An adventure into the heart of Buddhist wisdom through the Madhyamika—or Middle Way—teachings This book includes a verse translation of the Madhya...

Invincible Warrior tells the fascinating story of the life of Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), whose quest for the true meaning of warriorship lead to...

There is a common misconception that to practice Zen is to practice meditation and nothing else. In truth, traditionally, the practice of meditatio...

J. Krishnamurti was one of the most influential and widely known spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Here, he inquires with the reader int...

On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when...

Well-known contributors from the world of yoga celebrate the life and work of the great yoga pioneer B. K. S. Iyengar in this collection. Iyengar, ...

Jamgön Mipam (1846–1912) is one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of Tibet. Monk, mystic, and brilliant philosopher, he shaped the t...

A collection of inspirational quotations from key Buddhist figures throughout history.      This collection of jewel-like poems, prayers, and teac...

Jalaluddin Rumi has become one of the most widely read poets in our time. This collection of verse is drawn from Rumi's masterwork the Mathnawi, of...

An interdisciplinary deep dive into Buddhist jhāna meditation and how it can transform our understanding of self and consciousnessStates of profoun...

Jizo is an important bodhisattva or "saint" of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Most prominent today in Japanese Zen, Jizo is understood to be the ...

Meditation master Chögyam Trungpa demystifies the Tantric tradition of Buddhism in this accessible guide for curious studentsBased on the author’s ...

Teachings on the practice of things-as-they-are, through commentaries on a legendary Chinese Zen figure. The joy of “suchness”—the ultimate and tru...

Unraveling the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as the Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar, this book traces history and offers an accessibl...

A master of Tibetan Buddhism cuts through prevalent misconceptions around karma and rebirth to get to the root cause of our suffering—and how we ca...

Kensho is the transformative glimpse of the true nature of all things. It is an experience so crucial in Zen practice that it is sometimes compared...

More than just a tool to diagnose your personality type, the Enneagram was originally developed to help people find the ultimate freedom of conscio...

While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one's in...

While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one's in...

A heartfelt guide to compassionate care for animals from a Buddhist perspective, with practical advice for mindfully raising pets and honoring anim...