Zen Buddhism books

Denying Divinity examines the 'negative theologies' of Christianity and Zen Buddhism. Using classic texts of both...  Read More >>

Includes koans from Chinese and Korean Zen, Lao-tzu, and the Christian tradition.  Read More >>

This informative book places the ancient wisdom of Zen Buddhism in a modern, everyday context showing how Zen can...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

This volume places the wisdom of Zen Buddhism in a modern, everyday context, showing how Zen can shape every aspect...  Read More >>

This is a single-volume collection of writings by Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), including a travel diary and over 250...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

"Combines an introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism with translations of classic Zen master teachings. Translated...  Read More >>

This collection of essays and lectures by D. T. Suzuki (1970-1966) covers a wide range, from Mahayana Buddhism generally...  Read More >>

This collection of oral teachings from one of the first Western women to be recognized as a Zen master, discusses...  Read More >>

Takes us beyond the conventional interpretation of ethical precepts to to the ultimate meaning that informs them....  Read More >>

Offering the perspective on the softness and sweetness to be discovered in the Zen path, which has long been associated...  Read More >>

This collection of haiku, poetry from Zen masters, and extracts from literature alongside natural images encourage...  Read More >>

Carl Olson is Professor of Religious Studies at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. His previous books include The...  Read More >>

This carry-along version of our enormously popular Zen Gardening Kit provides a touch of tranquility on the go....  Read More >>

 Read More >>

The 12th-century Zen Master Hogngzhi articulated the meditation method known as ""Shikantaza"" (""just sitting"")....  Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

In 1633, at age eleven, Bankei Yotaku was banished from his family's home because of his consuming engagement with...  Read More >>

Spanning 25 generations of enlightened teachers, this book is a broad survey of the prose and poetry of the Zen...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

Looks at Chan/Zen with an array of postmodernist critical techniques. This book probes the imaginaire, or mental...  Read More >>

 Read More >>