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WISDOM PUBLICATIONSisdom is pleased to once again present our new and notable

releases. Our readers choose our books for different reasons—some for scholarly research, others for daily practice, and oth-

ers for an introduction to Buddhism. No matter what your backgroundor interests, we think you’ll find something that appeals to you.

In this catalog you’ll find a variety of books on the Buddhist experi-ence. New Wisdom authors Dinty W. Moore and David Rynick exam-ine how Buddhism has transformed their lives and work in The MindfulWriter (page 5) and This Truth Never Fails (page 3). Geshe Tashi Tser-ing concludes his Foundation of Buddhist Thought series with Tantra(page 11). Readers can meet ancient Chinese Zen masters with JanetAbels in Making Zen Your Own (page 13) and explore a fifteenth-

century Tibetan text in To Dispel the Misery of the World (page 12).Another classic Tibetan text, Mipham’s Beacon of Certainty, is exam-ined in Anyen Rinpoche’s Journey to Certainty (page 6). Living by Vow(page 8) by Shohaku Okumura explores and instructs us in the mostimportant Zen chants. Khensur Jampa Tegchok brings a fresh take onthe philosophy of emptiness in Insight into Emptiness (page 9). KerryLee MacLean brings back old friends for our young readers in MoodyCow Learns Compassion (page 16). And finally, we are excited torelaunch Taigen Dan Leighton’s classic Faces of Compassion (page 7).

You’ll also find a listing of our most enduring books, as well as a spe-cial prepublication offer on The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha,the much-anticipated fourth volume in our Teachings of the Buddhaseries (page 15).

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THIS TRUTH NEVER FAILS A Zen Memoir in Four Seasons

David Rynick

Rich, clear, unusually honest, andfunny-yet-profound reflections ondaily life. David Rynick inspires

and teaches, helping us to see that Zen isn’tabout entering some other world, butabout viewing this one clearly—and learn-ing to live in it fully, in all its glory andgrief. This little book is a must-read foranyone wanting to awaken to his or herown life, here and now. A delightful, heart-felt, easy-to-digest volume.”—Ronald D.Siegel, author of The Mindfulness Solution

This book includes a study guide for further inquiry, offering anopportunity for personal reflection and exploration.

“Joyful, luminous, and illuminating—this book is intimacy itself.”—James Cordova, author of The Marriage Checkup

“An extraordinary paean to purposeful living.”—Richard Leider, author of The Power of Purpose

“This book made me laugh and cry—sometimes at the same time.Everything about David Rynick’s book is beautiful.”

—Mark Williams, coauthor of The Mindful Way through Depression

“People of any or of no religious affiliation who seek meaning andjoy will appreciate this wonderful, thought-filled book.”

—Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine, author of St. Benedict’s Toolbox

David Rynick is a Zen teacher authorized in two dif-ferent lineages. A former teacher, artist, and sea kayakguide, he works as a life and leadership coach and cur-rently serves as the abbot of the Boundless Way ZenTemple in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he liveswith his wife, Zen teacher Melissa Myozen Blacker.

97816142900875” x 8” | 216 pages | $15.95

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LITTLE BOOKS OF WISDOM

These small books are full of insightful life lessons and humor.With short passages that are ideal for daily reflection, these littlegems make great gifts.

HOW TO BE HAPPYLama Zopa Rinpoche9780861711963

Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 144 pages

$9.95 | eBook 9780861719280

“Rinpoche works with determination andgreat sincerity in the service of Buddha’steachings and sentient beings.”—His Holiness the Dalai Lama

WHEN THE CHOCOLATE RUNS OUTLama Yeshe9780861712694

Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 176 pages

$9.95 | eBook 9780861718795

“It is so beautiful, so Lama, and so helpful!Right to the point and no nonsense. It is puredelight to read.”—Merry Colony, formerdirector of education services for the FPMT

A HEART FULL OF PEACEJoseph Goldstein9780861715428

Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 128 pages

$9.95 | eBook 9780861719464

“Down-to-earth, good-humored, keenlyinterested in the play of mind.”—Inquiring Mind

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THE MINDFUL WRITERNoble Truths of the Writing Life

Dinty W. Moore

Going a step beyond typical “howto write” books, noted authorand teacher Dinty W. Moore

illuminates the creative process: wherewriting and creativity originate, howmindfulness plays into work, how tocultivate good writing habits, how togrow as a writer—and a person!—andwhat it means to have a life dedicated tothe craft of writing. There’s not a writeralive, novice or master, who will notbenefit from this book and fall in lovewith it.

“Moore provides a fresh approach with this melding of Buddhistteachings and sage career and life lessons for those who devote their

lives to the written word. This is a compact book of practical andphilosophical truths for both novice and veteran writers.”

—Publishers Weekly

“There’s no reason to deny yourself this treat, whether you’re a writer or a reader.”

—Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul

DINTY W. MOORE is a professor at Ohio Uni-versity, where he directs the graduate program increative writing. He has published several booksof fiction and nonfiction, including two books onthe craft of writing, and is the coordinating editorof The Best Creative Nonfiction. He is the formerdirector of the Association of Writers and Writ-ing Programs Board of Directors, and lives inAthens, Ohio.

9781614290070Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 152 pages | $12.95

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JOURNEY TO CERTAINTY The Quintessence of the DzogchenView: An Exploration of Mipham’sBeacon of CertaintyAnyen Rinpoche, translated and editedby Allison Choying Zangmo

pproachable yet sophisticated, thisbook takes the reader on a gentlyguided tour of one of the most

important texts Tibetan Buddhism hasto offer. “Certainty” in this contextrefers to the unshakable trust thatdevelops as meditators discover forthemselves the true root of reality. Inthis authoritative presentation, masterteacher Anyen Rinpoche opens wide the

storehouse of this richly philosophical text in a way that lets readersof all backgrounds easily benefit.

“Anyen Rinpoche flawlessly presents the reader with the uniqueperspective that belongs to a true scholar-yogi: that the most essentialinsights within the Buddha’s teachings—be they of the Middle Way,Prajnaparamita, or Dzogchen—are not only mutually supportive andwithout any conflict but describe the same nature of reality. A must-read for philosophers and practitioners.”—Erik Pema Kunsang, author of Wellsprings of the Great Perfection

ANYEN RINPOCHE was born in Amdo, Tibet, and isthe author of Dying with Confidence and Momen-tary Buddhahood. He has taught extensively in Tibetand China and now mentors students throughoutSoutheast Asia, Japan, and North America.

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FACES OF COMPASSION Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and

Their Modern Expression— An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism

Taigen Dan LeightonForeword by Joan Halifax

Faces of Compassion introduces usto enlightened beings: the bodhi -sattvas of Buddhist lore. They’re

not otherworldly gods with superhumanqualities but shining examples of ourown highest potential. Scholar and Zenteacher Taigen Dan Leighton engaginglyexplores the imagery and lore of theseven most important of these archetypalfigures, bringing them alive as psycho-logical and spiritual wellsprings. Emphasizing the universality of spir-itual ideas, Leighton finds aspects of bodhisattvas expressed in avariety of familiar modern personages—from Muhammad Ali toMahatma Gandhi, from Bob Dylan to Mother Teresa. This revised andexpanded edition frames the book as an exciting and broad-scopedintroduction to Mahayana Buddhism.

“What Leighton offers is the living tradition of MahayanaBuddhism: diverse, mysterious, vibrant, real.”

—Journal of Buddhist Ethics

“Edifying and imaginative… A modern spiritual classic.”—Spirituality & Health

TAIGEN DAN LEIGHTON is a Soto Zen priest whobegan his practice in 1975. The author and trans-lator of numerous books including Zen Ques-tions, he currently teaches at the Institute ofBuddhist Studies of the Berkeley Graduate Theo-logical Union and leads the Ancient Dragon ZenGate meditation group in Chicago.

9781614290148352 pages | $18.95

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LIVING BY VOW A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and TextsShohaku Okumura

This immensely useful bookexplores Zen’s rich tradition ofchanted liturgy and the powerful

ways that such chants support medita-tion, expressing and helping us trulyuphold our heartfelt vows to live a life offreedom and compassion. “I believe thatall verses and scriptures in the So� toMahayana teaching are based on the bod-hisattva vow,” writes Okumura. “That iswhy I titled this book Living by Vow. It ismeant to be a practical introduction not

only to So� to Zen practice but also to Mahayana teaching in general.” Exploring eight of the most important suttas for Zen’s practition-

ers, Living by Vow is a handbook to walking the Zen path, andShohaku Okumura guides us like an old friend, speaking clearly anddirectly of the personal meaning and implications of these chants, gen-erously using his experiences to illustrate their practical significance. Ascholar of Buddhist literature, he masterfully uncovers the subtle, intri-cate web of culture and history that permeate these great texts.

“An important and much-needed book.” —Steve Hagen, author of Buddhism Plain and Simple

“I am inspired and delighted by this book and will be using it for a long time to come.”

—Zoketsu Norman Fischer, author of Training in Compassion

SHOHAKU OKUMURA is a Soto Zen priest and Dharmasuccessor of Kosho Uchiyama Roshi. He is the translatorof numerous works including Realizing Genjokoan andis the founding teacher of the Sanshin Zen Community,based in Bloomington, Indiana, where he lives with hisfamily.

9781614290100320 pages | $18.95eBook 9781614290216

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INSIGHT INTO EMPTINESSKhensur Jampa Tegchok

Edited by Thubten Chodron

former abbot of one of the largestTibetan Buddhist monasteries inthe world, Khensur Jampa Teg -

chok has been teaching Westerners aboutBuddhism since the 1970s. In Insight intoEmptiness, he unpacks with great erudi-tion Buddhism’s animating philosophicalprinciple—the emptiness of all appear-ances. Khensur Tegchok uses accessiblelanguage specifically tailored to Westernsensibilities and brings the reader into theheart of insight meditation.

“It is wonderful to see these authoritative and extremely clearteachings. They ease us, step by step, into deeper understanding

of emptiness and its liberating power.” —Guy Newland, author of Introduction to Emptiness

“One of the best introductions to the philosophy of emptiness I haveever read.”—José Ignacio Cabezón, XIV Dalai Lama Professor,

UC Santa Barbara

Born in 1930, KHENSUR JAMPA TEGCHOK becamea monk at the age of eight. He studied at SeraMonastic University in Tibet for fourteen yearsbefore fleeing his homeland in 1959. The formerabbot of the Jé College of Sera Monastic Univer-

sity in India, he was also a beloved teacher at several FPMT centers,including the master’s program at Istituto Lama Tsongkhapa in Italyand Nalanda Monastery in France.

BHIKSHUNI THUBTEN CHODRON is the founder andabbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery in east-ern Washington State. She is the author of Buddhism forBeginners and How to Free Your Mind, among others.

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FOUNDATION OF BUDDHIST THOUGHT

Our Foundation of Buddhist Thought series is an excellent sys-tematic introduction to Buddhist philosophies and practices,particularly to those of Tibetan Buddhism. This unique set of

books developed by Geshe Tashi Tsering is based on the curriculum ofhis popular course of the same name.

Geshe Tashi’s presentations combine rigor and comprehensivenesswith lucidity and accessibility, and are never devoid of the basichumanity and warmth of his personality. This series makes his insightsavailable for the enjoyment and edification of both specialists and new-comers to the Buddhist tradition.

The Four Noble Truths Volume 19780861712700192 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719648

Relative Truth, Ultimate TruthVolume 29780861712717208 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719471

Buddhist Psychology Volume 39780861712724176 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719617

The Awakening Mind Volume 49780861715107192 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719051

Emptiness Volume 59780861715114184 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719662

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FOUNDATION OF BUDDHIST THOUGHT

TANTRAThe Foundation of Buddhist Thought Volume 6Geshe Tashi TseringForeword by Lama Zopa RinpocheEdited by Gordon McDougall

Though there are now many booksavailable that describe the com-plex rituals and esoteric signifi-

cance of the practice of Buddhist tantra,none have taken the friendly, helpfulapproach found in Geshe Tashi Tsering’sFoundation of Buddhist Thought series.Anticipating the many questions West-erners will have upon first encounteringthe colorful imagery and veiled language of tantra, Geshe Tashi usesstraight talk to explain deities, mandalas, and the various stages oftantric development. He even provides an explanation of a simpletantric compassion practice written by the Dalai Lama in order tounpack the building blocks common to tantric visualization tech-niques. Tantra is a fitting capstone to the accessible and practical bodyof wisdom collected in The Foundation of Buddhist Thought.

GESHE TASHI TSERING was born in Tibet in1958 and received his Geshe Lharampadegree (similar to a doctorate in divinity)from Sera Monastery in India in 1987. Since1994, he has been the guiding teacher of theJamyang Buddhist Centre in London whilealso teaching at other Buddhist centersworldwide.

9781614290117240 pages | $16.95

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TO DISPEL THE MISERY OF THE WORLDWhispered Teachings of the BodhisattvasGa Rabjampa, foreword by KhenpoAppey, translated by Rigpa Translations

When we are disconnected fromothers, we flounder, but whenwe recognize the profound

interdependence of all beings, we flour-ish and grow. Ga Rabjampa, an influen-tial master of the fifteenth century, hereuses the Seven-Point Mind Training,which he believed to be “the quintes-sence of the ocean of all the excellentteachings,” as the basis for illuminating

essential teachings on Buddhism. He gives special attention to the prac-tices of “giving and taking” (tonglen) and of transforming adversityinto opportunities for spiritual growth.

“For anyone yearning to lead a saner and more altruistic life.”—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

“Reading Ga Rabjampa’s commentary helps us realize that love,compassion, and kindness are not mere abstract good wishes but are

far more rich and profound.”—Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist

“This little book is a real gem.”—Cyrus Stearns, author of Hermit of Go Cliffs

GA RABJAMPA (1397–1470) founded Tharlam Monastery in 1436.

KHENPO APPEY (1927–2010) was a student of Jamyang Khyentse ChökyiLodrö and the tutor of Sogyal Rinpoche and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.

The RIGPA TRANSLATIONS group translates teachings from Tibetan intoEnglish and other languages under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche.

9781614290049224 pages | $16.95eBook 978161429018

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MAKING ZEN YOUR OWNGiving Life to Twelve Key Golden Age AncestorsJanet Jiryu Abels

In Making Zen Your Own, Janet JiryuAbels traces the life stories of twelveChinese Zen masters who together

shaped what was to become known asZen’s Golden Age. She presents theirbiographies, describes their teachings,and shows how their lives and teachingscan inspire those who practice Zentoday. This presentation of ancient Zeninsight is vividly relevant for the twenty-first century, addressing both the needsof longtime practitioners and those newto the way of Zen.

Although based on scholarly sources and historical records, Abelsstresses the humanity of these Zen ancestors, showing that they werenot cast from a generic mold but were individuals with quirks, sensesof humor, heartfelt enlightenment experiences, varied ways of living,and unique ways of expressing Zen.

“By personalizing Zen lineage masters, these seemingly untouchablemystics are situated anew in a practitioner’s narrative of Buddhism.”

—Buddhadharma

“A delight. This is an excellent book of teachings with clear insightevident, which should help many on the path.”

—The Zen Site

JANET JIRYU ABELS has been a teacher in the Soto-

Rinzai tradition of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and theWhite Plum Asanga since 2000. Prior to becoming aZen teacher, she was in private practice as a spiritualdirector starting in 1988. She is the founder and co-

resident teacher, with husband Gregory Hosho Abels,of Still Mind Zendo in New York City.

9780861717026200 pages | $16.95

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TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA

THE CONNECTED DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHAA New Translation of the Samyutta NikāyaTranslated by Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861713318

Hardcover | 2080 pages | $95.00

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THE MIDDLE-LENGTH DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHAA Translation of the Majjhima NikāyaTranslated by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861710720

Hardcover | 1424 pages | $49.95

eBook 9780861719822

THE LONG DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHAA Translation of the Dīgha NikāyaTranslated by Maurice Walshe9780861711031

Hardcover | 648 pages | $45.00

eBook 9780861719792

IN THE BUDDHA’S WORDSAn Anthology of Discourses from the Pāli CanonTranslated by Bhikkhu BodhiForeword by the Dalai Lama9780861714919

Paperback | 512 pages | $18.95

eBook 9780861719969

GREAT DISCIPLES OF THE BUDDHATheir Lives, Their Works, Their LegacyNyaponika Thera and Hellmuth HeckerEdited by Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861713813

Paperback | 448 pages | $18.95

eBook 9780861718641

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THE NUMERICAL DISCOURSES

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Aṅguttara NikāyaTranslated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

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This much-anticipated volume contains a full translation of the AṅguttaraNikāya, the fourth collection of the Buddha’s discourses in the PāliCanon. The primary focus of the Aṅguttara Nikāya is practice, which it

treats from a wide-angle perspective, advancing from basic ethical observances,through the pillars of mind training, to the highest meditative attainments. Thevolumes in Wisdom’s Teachings of the Buddha series have been praised by bothscholars and practitioners and are widely regarded as beautifully presented, defin-itive translations of these foundational sacred works.

BHikkHu BoDHi is an American Buddhist monkwith many important publications to his credit,including A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma,The Middle-Length Discourses of the Buddha, and Inthe Buddha’s Words. Venerable Bodhi lives in upstateNew York.

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MOODY COW LEARNSCOMPASSIONKerry Lee MacLean

“Delightful!”—Lauren Alderfer,author of Mindful Monkey,Happy Panda

In this sequel to the popularMoody Cow Meditates, werejoin Peter and his mischie-

vous friend Bully as they encoun -ter Jaws the snake. Peter watches uncomfortably as Bully revels in thedeaths of the crickets he feeds it and so earns a new nickname: “Cow-ard Cow.” Luckily Peter’s grandfather brings serenity as he teachesBully to compassionately identify with other beings. This book includesactivities for parents and children.

KERRY LEE MACLEAN is the author of Moody CowMeditates, Peaceful Piggy, and numerous other children’sbooks and is the illustrator of Mindful Monkey, HappyPanda. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

9781614290339 Hardcover | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | $16.95eBook 9781614290322

Moody Cow MeditatesKerry Lee MacLean9780861715732 Hardcover | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861719945

Mindful Monkey, Happy PandaStory by Lauren AlderferIllustrations by Kerry Lee MacLean9780861716838 Hardcover | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861718504

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FROM HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

We are proud to be the leading publisher of English-languagetexts by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Here are just a few of hisimportant works.

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heart sutra

the dalai lama’sheart of wisdom teachings

translated and edited by geshe thupten jinpa

Essence of the Heart Sutra The Dalai Lama’s Heart of Wisdom TeachingsHis Holiness the Dalai LamaTranslated by Thupten Jinpa9780861712847192 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719808

Meditation on theNature of the MindHis Holiness the Dalai LamaKhonton Peljor LhundrubJose I. Cabezon9780861716289232 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861716296

The Middle WayFaith Grounded in ReasonHis Holiness the Dalai LamaTranslated by Thupten Jinpa9780861715527Hardcover200 pages | $19.95eBook 9780861719921

Mind in Comfort and Ease The Vision of Enlightenment inthe Great PerfectionHis Holiness the Dalai LamaForeword by Sogyal Rinpoche9780861714933Hardcover352 pages | $24.95

The Meaning of LifeBuddhist Perspectives onCause and EffectHis Holiness the Dalai LamaTranslated by Jeffrey HopkinsForeword by Richard Gere9780861711734164 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861719518

The Compassionate Life His Holiness the Dalai Lama97808617137836.25” x 7.25” | 128 pages$11.95eBook 9780861718184

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GIFT BOOKS

Daily Wisdom365 Buddhist InspirationsEdited by Josh Bartok97808617130045.5” x 6.5” | 384 pages | $16.95

Let the uplifiting words andpoems of ancient Buddhistsages and contemporaryteachers inspire day after day.

More Daily Wisdom365 Buddhist InspirationsEdited by Josh Bartok97808617129605.5” x 6.5” | 400 pages | $16.95

"When you're in need of somebite-sized wisdom or a subjectfor reflection, this friendly bookcan help."—Inquiring Mind

Nightly Wisdom Buddhist Inspirations for Sleep-ing, Dreaming, and Waking UpEdited by Josh Bartok97808617154975.5” x 6.5” | 304 pages | $14.95

"Transform your sleep intosomething that's beneficial innew ways."—Eastern Horizon

Everything Yearned ForManhae's Poems of Love andLongingTranslated by Francisca ChoForeword by David R. McCann9780861714896Hardcover | 6.5” x 7.5” 192 pages | $15.00

“It's cause for celebrationwhen one book can brighten somuch darkness.” —Tricycle

Wisdom Anthology ofNorth American BuddhistPoetryEdited by Andrew Schelling9780861713929416 pages | $22.00

“Nothing else comes close.”—Pacific Rim Review ofBooks

The Banyan DeerRafe Martin, illustrations byRichard Wehrman9780861716258 Hardcover | 5.5” x 6.5” 48 pages | $15.00eBook 9780861719396

"A welcome addition to anycollection.”—Elephant Journal

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LIKE A YETI CATCHING MARMOTSA Little Treasury of Tibetan Proverbs

Pema Tsewang, Shastri9781614290001

5.5” x 6.5” | 176 pages | $15.95

eBook 9781614290346

“This book can find a welcome spot in thecenter of any home.”—Mandala

MOON BY THE WINDOWThe Calligraphy and Zen Insights

of Shodo HaradaShodo Harada

9780861716487

8.5” x 10” | 264 pages | $24.95

eBook 9780861716340

A monumental collection from a peerlessfigure in the world of Zen.

TIBETAN CALLIGRAPHYHow to Write the Alphabet

and MoreSanje Elliott

Foreword by Sarah Harding9780861716999

7” x 10” | 104 pages | $14.95

eBook 9781614290285

“It is wonderful to see a book dedi-cated to showing how every syllable

can be beneficial.”—Mandala

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ESSENTIAL WRITINGS ON ZEN

THE BOOK OF MUEssential Writings on Zen’s Most Important KoanEdited by James Ishmael Ford and MelissaMyozen BlackerForeword by John Tarrant9780861716432 | 352 pages | $17.95

eBook 9780861716098

“These writings will not fail to be a source ofinspiration and encouragement.”—Mountain Record

ART OF JUST SITTINGEssential Writings on the Zen Practice ofShikantazaEdited by John Daido LooriIntroduction by Taigen Dan Leighton9780861713943 | 256 pages | $16.95

eBook 9780861719495

“The single most comprehensive treasury onthe subject in English. A rare treasure.” —John Daishin Buksbazen, author of Zen Meditation in Plain English

SITTING WITH KOANSEssential Writings on the Zen Practice ofKoan StudyEdited by John Daido LooriIntroduction by Tom Kirshner9780861713691 | 368 pages | $16.95

“A handy compendium of some of the mostimportant writings on the topic by scholars andZen masters. The book brings together a wealthof illuminating material.”—Buddhadharma

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

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9780861716159 | 128 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719259

Over 250,000 sold!Mindfulness in Plain English20th Anniversary EditionBhante Gunaratana9780861719068224 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719990

Beyond Mindfulness in Plain EnglishAn Introductory Guide toDeeper States of MeditationBhante Gunaratana9780861715299240 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861719952

Eight Mindful Steps to HappinessWalking the Buddha’s PathBhante Gunaratana9780861711765288 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861719204

Zen Meditation in Plain EnglishJohn Daishin BuksbazenForeword by Peter Matthiessen9780861713165128 pages | $12.95eBook 9780861719488

Meditation and Relaxationin Plain EnglishBob Sharples9780861712861192 pages | $14.95

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HOW TO BE SICKA Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their CaregiversToni BernhardForeword by Sylvia Boorstein9780861716265

216 pages | $15.95

eBook 9780861719266

“One doesn’t have to be sick to benefit from theadvice in this book. This is a book on how to livefully, no matter what.”—Joy H. Selak, PhD, author of You Don’t LOOK Sick!

SALTWATER BUDDHAA Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the SeaJaimal Yogis9780861715350

256 pages | $14.95

eBook 9780861719983

“An open love letter to life on the road.”—Tricycle

VEGGIYANAThe Dharma of Cooking: With 108 Deliciously Easy Vegetarian RecipesSandra Garson9780861716364

7.25” x 9.25”

320 pages | $19.95

eBook 9780861718818

“Veggiyana pleases the palate and nourishes ourDharma practice.”—Cheryl Wilfong, author ofThe Meditative Gardener

Winner of two Nautilus Book Awards.

Winner of a Nautilus Book Award.

ENLIGHTENMENT TO GOShantideva and the Power of Compassion

to Transform Your LifeDavid Michie

9780861717576

288 pages | $17.95

eBook 9780861716944

“Life-affirming lessons as relevant as thismorning’s newspaper and as timeless as

Buddhism itself. This book can change yourmind.”—Dinty W. Moore,

author of The Mindful Writer

INTRODUCTION TO TANTRAThe Transformation of Desire

Lama Thubten YesheForeword by Philip Glass

Edited by Jonathan Landaw9780861711628

192 pages | $16.95

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