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One Blade Of Grass: Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir One Blade Of Grass: Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.31 — 1,249 ratings — published
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 421,690 ratings — published 2019
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The Book of Delights: Essays The Book of Delights: Essays (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 20,736 ratings — published 2019
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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 184,645 ratings — published -350
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Cloud Atlas Cloud Atlas (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 270,786 ratings — published 2004
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Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.82 — 3,608 ratings — published 2012
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Book of Serenity: One Hundred Zen Dialogues Book of Serenity: One Hundred Zen Dialogues (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 125 ratings — published 1224
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 625,547 ratings — published 2005
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Het slimme onbewuste. Denken met gevoel Het slimme onbewuste. Denken met gevoel (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.84 — 908 ratings — published 2007
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Desiderata of Happiness Desiderata of Happiness (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.36 — 507 ratings — published 1975
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Nirwana Nirwana (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.04 — 5,489 ratings — published 2023
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Hua-Yen Buddhism: The Jewel Net of Indra (Iaswr Series) Hua-Yen Buddhism: The Jewel Net of Indra (Iaswr Series)
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avg rating 4.25 — 73 ratings — published 1977
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 112,284 ratings — published 1994
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Zen in the Art of Archery Zen in the Art of Archery (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 16,641 ratings — published 1948
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In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 3,707 ratings — published 2019
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The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.44 — 2,193 ratings — published 2010
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Zen and the Psychology of Transformation: The Supreme Doctrine Zen and the Psychology of Transformation: The Supreme Doctrine (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 85 ratings — published 1990
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I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 7,073 ratings — published 1973
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The Book of Householder Koans: Waking Up in the Land of Attachments The Book of Householder Koans: Waking Up in the Land of Attachments (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.49 — 53 ratings — published
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Embracing Radical Responsibility: Mindfulness-Based Tools for Living with Authenticity and Freedom Embracing Radical Responsibility: Mindfulness-Based Tools for Living with Authenticity and Freedom (Audio CD)
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avg rating 3.73 — 11 ratings — published
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Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet (Audio CD)
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avg rating 4.22 — 840 ratings — published
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Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 704 ratings — published 2013
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Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 1,088 ratings — published 1997
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Sitting with Koans: Essential Writings on Zen Koan Introspection Sitting with Koans: Essential Writings on Zen Koan Introspection (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 68 ratings — published 2005
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The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 299 ratings — published 2002
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The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 514 ratings — published 1993
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Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice (Shambhala Classics) Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice (Shambhala Classics)
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avg rating 4.12 — 160 ratings — published 2001
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Street Zen: The Life and Work of Issan Dorsey Street Zen: The Life and Work of Issan Dorsey (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 222 ratings — published 1993
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 50,353 ratings — published 1970
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Shobogenzo: Zen Essays by Dogen Shobogenzo: Zen Essays by Dogen (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 352 ratings — published 1237
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Transforming Consciousness: Yogacara Thought in Modern China Transforming Consciousness: Yogacara Thought in Modern China (Paperback)
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avg rating 5.00 — 3 ratings — published 2014
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How to Raise an Ox: Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen's Shobogenzo How to Raise an Ox: Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen's Shobogenzo (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 121 ratings — published 1978
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Butterflies on a Sea Wind: Beginning Zen Butterflies on a Sea Wind: Beginning Zen (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.81 — 43 ratings — published 2002
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Master Yunmen: From the Record of the Chan Master "Gate of the Clouds" Master Yunmen: From the Record of the Chan Master "Gate of the Clouds" (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 18 ratings — published 1994
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Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.54 — 46 ratings — published 1994
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The Path Is the Goal: A Basic Handbook of Buddhist Meditation The Path Is the Goal: A Basic Handbook of Buddhist Meditation (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 653 ratings — published 1995
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Unborn: The Life and Teachings of Zen Master Bankei, 1622-1693 Unborn: The Life and Teachings of Zen Master Bankei, 1622-1693 (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 133 ratings — published 2000
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Returning to Silence: Zen Practice in Daily Life (Shambhala Dragon Editions) Returning to Silence: Zen Practice in Daily Life (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
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avg rating 4.22 — 274 ratings — published 1988
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The Lankavatara Sutra: A Mahayana Text The Lankavatara Sutra: A Mahayana Text (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 125 ratings — published 1932
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Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 1,129 ratings — published 1993
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How to Cook Your Life: From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment How to Cook Your Life: From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.36 — 550 ratings — published 1237
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“We should always keep our practice a secret from others.”
Kōun Yamada, Zen: The Authentic Gate