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Explore the life-changing practice of ānāpānasati, or breathing mindfulness—one of the most popular and foundational Buddhist meditation practices....

Music is, in one sense, merely a series of fleeting vibrations that arise and subside. How could it be that something so insubstantial fills us, an...

His work is one of the glories of Chinese poetry’s golden age, and it has not ceased to delight readers in the twelve centuries since. Li Po (701–7...

Intelligence is one of the defining characteristics of human beings: an inherent ability to respond to the world with awareness, knowledge, learnin...

Through lively anecdotes and stories this highly revered Buddhist meditation master and scholar tells about his life of study, retreat, and teachin...

A provocative and playful exploration of the Zen koan tradition that reveals how everyday paradoxes are an integral part of our spiritual journey  ...

We don’t have to look to the East for the secrets of awakening—the wisdom and peace we seek is available right here, in our ordinary daily lives   ...

Zen rituals—such as chanting, bowing, lighting incense before the Buddha statue—are ways of recognizing the sacredness in all of life. A ritual is ...

Shin is the uniquely Japanese flowering of the type of Buddhism known as "Pure Land." It originated in the thirteenth century with the charismatic ...

Compelling and informative teachings by the most influential female Buddhist teachers on a wide range of topics.Buddhism began to take root in the ...

A bold and provocative work from the late preeminent feminist scholar, which challenges men and women alike to free themselves from attachment to g...

In this simple and accessible but beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, and shows us how...

Connect with the sacred art of Buddhism through the creative act of coloring. Buddhist art is rich with symbolism and meaning. Taking the time to c...

Sacred art presented as coloring templates for contemplation and creativity—stunning and detailed artwork from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Draw...

An instructional presentation of exercises rooted in the tradition of Dzogchen for enhancing self-awareness and developing clarity within sleep and...

A fascinating exploration of the role that magic has played in the history of BuddhismAs far back as we can see in the historical record, Buddhist ...

Through the life stories and translated writings of eight masters, modern Chinese Buddhism comes to life for English readers for the first time.Ami...

This is the first book to offer Buddhist meditators a comprehensive and sympathetic examination of the differences between Asian and Western cultur...

The word yoga has many meanings, including "meditation," "method," and "union." While the physical exercises of Hindu yoga are familiar to Western...

In budo—which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. ...

A definitive treatise on the code of the samurai--revised and with a new introductionUpholding the samurai code both on and off the battlefield is ...

A graphic novel version of the classic book that first introduced Westerners to the samurai ethos.This graphic novel version of the cult classic Bu...

A fascinating exploration of the “assisting force” archetype, with powerful psychological tools and spiritual insights on how to find and work with...