shambhala

A major figure in the transmission of Zen to the West, Zen Master Seung Sahn was known for his powerful teaching style, which was direct, surprisin...

A collection of dharma talks, Warm Smiles from Cold Mountains explores the life of passionate commitment that lies at the heart of the formal pract...

     Here is a concise and user-friendly presentation of the ancient Chinese principles of leadership and strategy in the words of the masters them...

A hopeful, wise, and practical guide to help us move  into spaces of individual and collective healing,  community, and relationship building—with ...

This nuanced commentary on the famous Zen oxherding pictures explores the paradox of welcoming our true nature anew at each stage of spiritual unfo...

This nuanced commentary on the famous Zen oxherding pictures explores the paradox of welcoming our true nature anew at each stage of spiritual unfo...

Welcoming Flowers is a pointed critique of the Buddhism chapter of Pope John Paul II’s 1994 best seller, Crossing the Threshold of Hope, written by...

From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just a...

From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just a...

Lao-tzu, the legendary sage of ancient China, is traditionally considered to be the author of the Tao Te Ching, one of the most popular classics ...

What Is Meditation? explains the Buddhist worldview and the age-old practice it perfected to unfold our innate qualities of compassion, self-accep...

An thorough introduction to Zen Buddhist practice—in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format—by two highly regarded teacher-writersThis unique...

An innovative meditation master cuts through common misconceptions about Buddhism, revealing what it truly means to walk the path of the BuddhaSo y...

An innovative meditation master cuts through common misconceptions about Buddhism, revealing what it truly means to walk the path of the Buddha   S...

Most of us, at one time or another, would like to help a friend, family member, or acquaintance through a challenging time. But do we really know h...

Drawing from Buddhist and yogic precepts, this practical guide offers tools for becoming a better, more compassionate communicator at home, at work...

A funny and engaging guide to finding awareness in daily activities beyond sitting meditation—from a rising leader in the Insight Meditation commun...

Eminent yoga teachers Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor explore essential lessons from The Bhagavad Gita to reveal a practical guide for living in to...

The popular author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships reveals how past trauma can negatively impact our present-day relationships—and offers gu...

Pema Chödrön's perennially best-selling classic on overcoming life's difficulties cuts to the heart of spirituality and personal growth--now in a n...

Pema Chödrön's perennially best-selling classic on overcoming life's difficulties cuts to the heart of spirituality and personal growth--now in a n...

From beloved Zen teacher Norman Fischer, a collection of essays spanning a life of inquiry into Zen practice, relationship, social engagement, and ...