by Shunryu Suzuki (1970)
One of the most beloved spiritual classics of our time. Suzuki Roshi introduces zazen posture, breath mindfulness, and the profound wisdom of maintaining a fresh, uncluttered "beginner's mind."
Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s timeless classic teaching how to practice mindfulness and find inner peace in everyday activities, from washing dishes to drinking tea and walking.
Lao Tzu, Stephen Mitchell
The eighty-one short poetic verses of the Tao Te Ching deliver the foundation of Taoist wisdom: living in harmony with the natural flow of the universe through simplicity, humility, and effortless action (wu wei).
Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum
Walking the Way affirms that, like yin and yang, the flowing spontaneity of Tao and the precise simplicity of Zen find perfect balance with one another. Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum brings the two traditions together in a unique presentation that elicits Zen insights from his fresh interpretation of verses from the perennial Taoist classic, the Tao Te Ching. Personal anecdotes from Rosenbaum's life illustrate the dynamic potential of his approach, skillfully revealing Zen within the Tao and the Tao of Zen. -- Amazon.
Musho Rodney Alan Greenblat
"Through his own experience of the Dharma, Musho Rodney Alan Greenblat introduces Buddhist thought, revered dieties, and ancient stories in an enchanting and original way. Included is a simplified introduction to Zen meditation with hopes that the reader may begin his or her own meditation practice"--Front flap.