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1	Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance : an inquiry into values more books like this by Robert M. Pirsig Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. This 25th Anniversary Quill Edition features a new introduction by the author; important typographical changes; and a Reader's Guide ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Zen mind, beginner's mind more books like this by Shunryu Suzuki, Trudy Dixon (Editor) Zen mind is one of those enigmatic phrases used by Zen teachers to throw you back upon yourself, to make you go behind the words themselves and begin wondering. "I know what my own mind is," you tell yourself, "but what is Zen mind?" And then: "But do I really know what my own mind is?" Is it what I am doing now? Is it what I am thinking now?" And ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Buddhism Plain and Simple more books like this by Steve Hagen (Read by) This is a book about awareness - it's about being 'awake' and in touch with what is going on here and now. Practical and down-to-earth, it deals exclusively with the present, not with speculation, theory or belief in some far-off time and place. The teachings of the Buddha are plain and straightforward, and because they remain focused on the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.34! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance more books like this by Robert M Pirsig The narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son becomes a text which speaks directly to the confusions and agonies of existence, detailing a personal, philosophical odyssey. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Zen in the art of archery more books like this by Eugen Herrigel The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the author's six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of 'the self' and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game more books like this by Joseph Parent Forget those early morning groans while clobbering through a bucket of range balls. Practice, in golf, of the mental game--the discipline, the focus--is the most important thing golfers can do to improve their game on their way to a scratch handicap. This Zen primer applies Buddhist techniques to the links, written by a practicing golfer and ... see all copies from $6.07! new only from $10.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Way of Zen more books like this by Alan W Watts The classic account of Zen Buddhism for the west in which Zen's history and practices are described. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance more books like this by Robert M Pirsig Robert Pirsig's journey to enlightenment on the back of a motorcycle was rejected 121 times before its publication in 1974. ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE immediately hit the best-seller lists, and, even decades later, it remains a cult classic. A combination of travelogue, philosophical tract, gripping novel, and probing memoir, ZEN ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.01! \| signed copies
9	Three Pillars of Zen more books like this by Roshi Kapleau As with A BUDDHIST BIBLE, this introduction to the Buddhist practice of "Zazen" or sitting meditation has served many Western readers as a gateway to the wisdom of the East. One of the first Westerners to practice Zen in a traditional monastic setting, Roshi Phillip Kapleau, an American Zen master who studied in Japan for 15 years, before ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.33! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Everyday Zen: Love and Work more books like this by Charlotte Joko Beck, Steve Smith (Editor) "Everyday Zen" offers a warm, engaging, uniquely American approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of daily living--love, relationships, fear, ambition, suffering. Beck shows how to live each moment to the fullest. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Zen and the Art of Happiness more books like this by Chris Prentiss The Zen of doing anything is to behave with a particular state of mind that brings the experience of enlightenment to even everyday facts -- and through that experience, happiness. Cutting-edge science and spirituality tell us that what we believe, think, and feel actually determine the makeup of our body at the cellular level. In this book, you ... see all copies from $8.22! new only from $8.22! \| SVS
12 view cover	Zen Guitar more books like this by Philip Toshio Sudo Offering a contemplative approach to playing the guitar, this book covers all levels of experience from professional musicians and amateur guitar players to uninitiated music lovers. The author offers his own experiences with music to show how to rediscover harmony and become open to Zen awareness. Through 58 lessons which provide a focus and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.66! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Complete Enlightenment more books like this by Ch'an Sheng-Yen, Yan Sheng, Master Sheng Yen "Complete Enlightenment" is the first authoritative translation and commentary on "The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment," a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch'an (Chinese Zen). The text is set in the form of a transcription of discussions between the Buddha and the twelve enlightened beings(bodhisattvas), who ... see all copies from $6.90! new only from $18.17! \| first editions
14 view cover	Introduction to Zen Buddhism more books like this by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki This reissued introduction presents the nature, technique and practice of Zen. A Japanese Zen master, Dr Suzuki taught regularly in the USA and Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	This is IT and other essays on Zen and spiritual experience more books like this by Alan Watts These essays, written between 1956 and 1960, deal with the relationship between mystical experience and everyday life. The author claims that we need to disentangle ourselves from habits of speech and thought which make it impossible to see that everyday experience is the real thing. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Manual of Zen Buddhism more books like this by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki Here are the famous sutras, or sermons, of the Buddha; the gathas, or hymns; the intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan; and the dharanis, or invocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the recorded conversations of the great Buddhist monks -- intimate dialogues on subjects of momentous importance. In addition to the written ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Zen of Eating: Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems more books like this by Ronna Kabatznick, Ph.D. From a Buddhist perspective, overeating is a disorder of desire. This book teaches readers how to find freedom from eating problems and the tyranny of desire that triggers overeating. see all copies from $2.17! new only from $4.26! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Zen flesh, zen bones : a collection of zen and pre-zen writings more books like this by Paul Reps When "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones" was published in 1957 it became an instant sensation with an entire generation of readers who were just beginning to experiment with Zen. Over the years it has inspired leading American Zen teachers, students, and practitioners. Its popularity is as strong today as ever. "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones" is a book that offers a ... see all copies from $3.13! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Zen and the Birds of Appetite more books like this by Thomas Merton In this collection of essays Merton wrote about complex Asian concepts with a Western directness. see all copies from $4.08! new only from $7.80! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Zen Path Through Depression more books like this by Philip Martin A beautifully simple and practical guide to how Buddhist wisdom can help heal depression -- by a counsellor who uses Zen practices and ideas to overcome his own chronic depression. Drawing on his own struggle, Philip Martin reveals another path people can travel to get through depression -- one that not only eases the pain, but mends the spirit. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth about Reality more books like this by Brad Warner This is not the average Zen book full of feel-good stories designed to lull readers into beautiful dreams of peace and wonder--it's a book written in an open, accessible style with biting humor that spares no one. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $8.64! \| SVS
22 view cover	Opening to You: Zen-Inspired Translations of the Psalms more books like this by Norman Fischer A week at the Gethsemani Abbey left Zen priest and poet Norman Fischer inspired by the soaring beauty of the Psalms chanted each day, but shocked by their violence, passion, and bitterness. Thus he began a journey through Eastern and Western spirituality and his own Jewish roots toward these moving and intimate translations. see all copies from $15.94! new only from $16.94! \| first editions
23 view cover	Taking Our Places: The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up more books like this by Norman Fischer Growing up happens whether we like it or not, but maturity must be cultivated. "Taking Our Places provides the reasons why this cultivation is essential for our lives, and shows how we can go about achieving maturity. Drawing upon insights from both the Buddhist and Jewish traditions, renowned Zen teacher Norman Fischer addresses this long ... see all copies from $3.23! new only from $7.57! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership more books like this by Thomas F Cleary, PH.D. (Translator) Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (10th-13th century), this book consists of short excerpts written in a language that is accessible to the readers without any background in Eastern philosophy. It serves as a study of the personal qualities and conduct necessary for the mastery of any position of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Zen flesh, Zen bones more books like this by Paul Reps "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones "is the best-selling collection of the most popular enlightenment stories, anecdotes, and koans of Zen literature, which introduced a generation of Americans to Zen. Included here are four Zen and pre-Zen classics: "101 Zen Stories "--anecdotes and enlightenment stories of the great masters "The Gateless Gate "--forty-eight ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions

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