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"No event in our world is real, my friend. Everything that occurs in this universe is illusory... And in a world of appearances, in which no thing...

A new translation of The Gateless Gate and The Blue Cliff Records, two classic collections of Zen koans—or guiding ‘riddles’—used in the study of Z...

Vampires are not just imaginary creatures of fiction or legend—they really exist. They are the people who, having never received love, settle for p...

Meditation without instructions—a path to tranquility and insight that you can discover all on your own When we meditate, our minds often want to d...

Rumi's short poems have many tones and effects: some of them are quick, joyful, and whimsical; some are finely faceted abstract statements; some pr...

A definitive guide for navigating cognitive decline using mindfulness and meditation practices that includes practical advice and poignant stories ...

Winner of the 2024 Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Translation​A unique Buddhist tradition, accessible in English for the first time—tran...

This book offers exercises, instructions, jokes, stories, pithy quotes, and—most of all—encouragement to anyone interested in exploring Zen but who...

This practical commentary on one of the most important scriptures of the Pali canon will provide essential sustenance for Buddhist practitioners. A...

The women mystics of medieval Europe represent the very first feminine voices heard in a world where women were nearly silent. As such, they are st...

Powerful guidance on how to work with strong emotions in overwhelming circumstances through Buddhist meditation—from a renowned Tibetan Buddhist ma...

In this anthology, leading Western teachers of Buddhism share their personal experiences on the path of insight meditation; their understanding of ...

Follow the beauty way to generate happiness and good relationships, fulfill your life purpose, manifest peace and abundance, and renew the planet.D...

Dhyani Ywahoo is a member of the traditional Etowah Band of the Eastern Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. Trained by her grandparents, she is the twenty-s...

A rich compilation of teachings from revered Buddhist masters in Thailand’s deep Theravada tradition.Accessible, inspiring, and readily applicable ...

Pause, find connection, and choose peace rather than harm when you feel overwhelmed in the crashing ocean of life.You are the calm of the ocean, no...

Pause, find connection, and choose peace rather than harm when you feel overwhelmed in the crashing ocean of life.You are the calm of the ocean, no...

An introduction to the Dharma for millennials by a young Tibetan lama.This unique and fresh presentation of Tibetan Buddhism provides all the tools...

​​A fresh, nuanced view of Zen integrates relational and emotional skill-building with traditional practices in a spiritual “cross-training” approa...

This Zen Buddhist guide to mindful living is “a thoughtful, sensitive examination of how to be a genuinely good person in this world” (Sharon Salzl...

Selections from one of the great classics of literature--now part of the Shambhala Pocket Library.In July 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a small c...

From the author of the best-selling Buddha Walks into a Bar . . ., tips for living with integrity, compassion, and happiness—from his popular Huffi...

Step back into old Japan with this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords   The Kisoji, whic...

​​A musician’s unforgettable apprenticeship in bluegrass, spirituality, and the search for America’s musical soul.  ​In 1965, a young Peter Rowan j...