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Fall 2012 Trade Catalog
Wisdom Publications
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Wisdom PublicationsThe Leader in Contemporary and Classic Buddhist Works
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Fall 2012 and Related Titles — 3Recent and Notable Backlist Titles — 14Information for the Trade and Media — 34
Academic Examination and Desk Copies — 34Cooperative Advertising, Rights and Permissions — 34
Foreign Language Representatives — 35
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New from Bhante G., Bestselling Author of Mindfulness in Plain English
The Four Foundations ofMindfulness
in Plain EnglishBhante Gunaratana
“A wonderful addition to the In Plain English series.”
—Matthew Flickstein, author of The Meditator’s Workbook and
The Meditator’s Atlas
In simple and straightforward lan-guage, Bhante Gunaratana shareswhat the Buddha said about mind-
fulness in his instructional talks andexplains how we can use these principlesto improve our daily lives, deepen ourmindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. While based ona classic text, the Satipatthana Sutta, this presentation is thoroughlymodern, in Bhante’s trademark plain-English style. The practice ofcontemplating the Four Foundations—mindfulness of the body, feel-ings, mind, and phenomena themselves—is recommended for peopleat every stage of the spiritual path. As the Buddha says, everyone“should be exhorted, settled, and established in the development ofthese Four Foundations of Mindfulness.”
“A joyous gift from this beloved teacher.” —Mu Soeng, author of The Heart of the Universe
and The Diamond Sutra
BHANTE GUNARATANA is one of the most venerable and senior mem-bers of the Buddhist community. He is the founder of the BhavanaSociety in West Virginia, and he travels and teaches on six continents.
For more from Bhante G., see page 13.
9781614290384192 pages | $15.95
eBook 9781614290421AUGUST 2012
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The Banyan DeerA Parable of Courage and CompassionRafe Martin, illustrations by Richard Wehrman9780861716258 Hardcover | 5.5” x 6.5” | 48 pages | $15.00eBook 9780861719396
Taneesha Never Disparaging
M. LaVora Perry9780861715503
5” x 7.5” | 216 pages | $8.95eBook 9780861717781
Her Father’sGardenJames Vollbracht, illustrations by Janet Brooke97808617111788.5” x 11” | 40 pages | $12.95
Prince SiddharthaThe Story of Buddha
Jonathan Landaw and Janet Brooke9780861716531
7.75” x 10” | 144 pages | $19.95eBook 9781614290162
Mindful Monkey, Happy PandaStory by Lauren AlderferIllustrations by Kerry Lee MacLean9780861716838Hardcover | 8” x 10” | 32 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861718504
Wisdom’s Children’s Titles
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Moody Cow Learns Compassion
Kerry Lee MacLean
“Kerry Lee MacLean continues toentertain and inform through her
delightful stories. Thank you,Moody Cow, for showing us how
to cultivate compassion.”—Lauren Alderfer, author of
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda
This delightful sequel to Moody Cow Meditates reintroducesPeter, aka Moody Cow, and his mischievous friend Bully. Theboys encounter a snake named Jaws, and Peter watches as
Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds the snake. Peter’sdiscomfort earns him a new nickname from Bully: “Coward Cow.”Luckily, Peter’s grandfather—the beloved old steer from Moody CowMeditates—brings serenity as he gently teaches Bully to compassion-ately identify with other beings. The story ends with everyone shar-ing a laugh—even Jaws and the crickets! This book also includes twoactivities—compassionate cricket release and compassionate wormrescue—for parents and children.
KERRy LEE MACLEAn is the author of Moody Cow Meditates, Peace-ful Piggy, and numerous other children’s books, and she is the illus-trator of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda. She lives in Boulder,Colorado.
Look for the Moody Cow Mind Jar Appfor your iPhone or iPad this summer!
Fall 2012 Titles
9781614290339Hardcover
10” x 8” | 32 pages | $16.95eBook 9781614290322
AUGUST 2012
Moody Cow MeditatesKerry Lee MacLean9780861715732 Hardcover | 10” x 8” 32 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861719945
“Fills a distinct void in kid literature.”—Publishers Weekly
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If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break Field Notes from a Zen LifeJames Ishmael Ford
“A sparklingly refreshing offering. Read and delight!”
—Dosho Port, author of Keep Me in Your Heart a While
“A must-read addition to the growingliterature on ‘Western Zen’
with an engaging clarity and informed,easygoing sophistication.”
—Zoketsu norman Fischer, author of Sailing Home
Drawing on sources as diverse asthe Old Testament and stand-upcomics, James Ishmael Ford
reflects on his more than four decades of walking the Path and the BigQuestions asked and answered (in his words: “sort of”). He examinesthe nature of Awakening and what it means to work toward it— helping us see, in the words of one chapter title, “Some of What ZenPractice Is, and a Little of What It Isn’t.” This book explores the fas-cinating issues of karma and rebirth from the deconstructing per-spective of Zen in a way that resonates with a wide audience. Andperhaps most significantly, Ford takes a fresh and nuanced look at theBuddhist ethical precepts—which Ford frames as Seven Suggestions.
JAMES ISHMAEL FORD is the authorof Zen Master WHO? and the coeditorof The Book of Mu. He is an ordainedZen priest, one of the guiding teachersof Boundless Way Zen, and a UnitarianUniversalist minister at the First Unitar-ian Church of Providence. Ford lives inPawtucket, Rhode Island.
97816142903915” x 8” | 200 pages | $16.95eBook 9781614290438SEPTEMBER 2012
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The Arts of Contemplative Care
Pioneering Voices in Buddhist Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work
Edited by Cheryl A. Giles and Willa B. Miller
Foreword by Judith Simmer-BrownPreface by Pat Enkyo O’Hara
“This inspiring collection marks thecoming of age of Buddhist chaplaincy. Itwill be the principal handbook for such
ministries in the years to come.” —Christopher Queen, editor of Engaged Buddhism in the West
The Arts of Contemplative Carecollects the voices of pioneers inthe exciting new domain of vocational Buddhism. This anthol-
ogy captures the richness and diverse practices of socially engaged Bud-dhism within the context of the fields of chaplaincy and ministry thatuntil recently were dominated primarily by Judeo-Christian faith traditions. The stories in this volume reveal to the reader how the prac-tices and concepts of the Buddhist tradition are uniquely suited to nour-ishing both those who give and those who receive care. This book willinspire readers to apply their spiritual practice in engaged contexts andwill provide nourishment to those called to serve as caregivers.
“Destined to become the core text of Buddhist chaplaincy. A radical and wise offering to the world.”—noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx
CHERyL A. GILES is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Fran-cis Greenwood Peabody Professor of the Practice in Pastoral Careand Counseling at Harvard Divinity School. She lives in Cambridge,Massachusetts.
WILLA B. MILLER is the author of the book Everyday Dharma andthe guiding teacher of natural Dharma Fellowship. She lives inArlington, Massachusetts.
Fall 2012 Titles
9780861716647Hardcover
384 pages | $34.95eBook 9781614290377
OCTOBER 2012
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Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Series
Steps on the Path to Enlightenment is the landmark commentaryon the Lamrim Chenmo—perhaps the most elaborate and ele-gant Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path—from
renowned scholar Geshe Sopa.
Volume 1: The Foundation Practices9780861713035 Hardcover | 608 pages | $29.95eBook 9780861717736
Foundational Practices covers the topics commonto the first level: Tsongkhapa’s explanations of therole of the teacher, his exhortation to seize the
essence of human life, his instructions on the contemplation of deathand impermanence, and going for refuge.
Volume 2: Karma9780861714810 Hardcover | 512 pages | $29.95eBook 9780861717743
Karma focuses on the key Buddhist concepts ofkarma (cause and effect) and dependent origination.never has a book gone into such clear detail on
karma—a concept that, despite many references in popular culture, istoo often misunderstood.
Volume 3: The Way of the Bodhisattva9780861714827 Hardcover | 624 pages | $29.95eBook 9781614290308
The Way of the Bodhisattva describes bodhicitta,the universal altruism that distinguishes MahayanaBuddhism, and explains the first four of the six
bodhi sattva perfections—the means by which bodhisattvas strive toattain enlightenment for the benefit of others.
Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Series
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Like a Waking DreamThe Autobiography of Geshe Lhundub SopaGeshe Lhundub Sopa
with Paul DonnellyIncludes a sixteen-page color insert!
From the time he was a child,Geshe Sopa knew he would be aBuddhist monk. He was not cho-
sen, as some are, to inherit the estate ofa deceased master as a reincarnate tulku.Instead, as the only child of elderlyfarmers, he diligently worked his way upthrough the ranks of his provincialmonastery, eventually becoming anaccomplished scholar and serving as adebate partner for the Dalai Lama.Geshe Sopa lived through the turbulent political changes in his home-land during the 1950s and fled to India upon the takeover of Tibet byChinese Communist forces. In the early 1960s, the Dalai Lama chosehim to be part of a delegation to the United States, changing his lifeforever. The account of his years in Tibet preserves valuable insightand details about a now- vanished world.
GESHE LHUnDUB SOPA is anemeritus professor of South Asianstudies at the University of Wis-consin and a respected monk andspiritual teacher. He is the founderof Deer Park Buddhist Center inOregon, Wisconsin, where he lives.He is the author of Steps on thePath to Enlightenment.
PAUL DOnnELLy is an associateprofessor and director of the reli-gious studies program at northernArizona University in Flagstaff.
9780861713134Hardcover
384 pages | $24.95eBook 9781614290360
OCTOBER 2012
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The Connected Discourses of the BuddhaA New Translation of the Sa˙yutta Nik›yaTranslated by Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861713318 Hardcover | 2080 pages | $95.00eBook 9780861719730
The Middle-Length Discourses of the BuddhaA Translation of the Majjhima Nik›yaTranslated by Bhikkhu Ñ›˚amoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861710720 Hardcover | 1424 pages | $49.95eBook 9780861719822
The Long Discourses of the BuddhaA Translation of the Dıgha Nik›yaTranslated by Maurice Walshe9780861711031 Hardcover | 648 pages | $45.00eBook 9780861719792
In the Buddha’s WordsAn Anthology of Discourses from the P›li CanonTranslated by Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861714919512 pages | $18.95eBook 9780861719969
Great Disciples of the BuddhaTheir Lives, Their Works, Their Legacynyaponika Thera and Hellmuth HeckerEdited by Bhikkhu Bodhi9780861713813448 pages | $18.95eBook 9780861718641
Teachings of the Buddha Series
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The NumericalDiscourses
of the BuddhaA Translation of the
Aºguttara Nik›yaTranslated by Bhikkhu Bodhi
This volume contains a full trans-lation of the Aºguttara Nik›ya,the fourth collection of the Bud-
dha’s discourses in the P›li Canon. TheAºguttara arranges the discourses inaccordance with a numerical schemethat promotes retention and easy com-prehension. Its primary focus is practice,which it treats from a wide-angle per-spective, advancing from basic ethicalobservances to the highest meditativeattainments. The Aºguttara is also distinguished among the Nik›yasby its interest in types of persons, which it describes in detail, oftenwith stunning similes. This volume is destined to be upheld as thedefinitive translation of this foundational sacred work.
Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Bud-dhist monk and leading P›li languagescholar, renowned for his systematic andelegant translations of Buddhist scriptures.Born and raised in new york City, hestudied at Brooklyn College and Clare-mont Graduate University. After complet-ing his studies he traveled to Sri Lanka,where he received ordination in 1973,under the late Ven. Ananda Maitreya, the
leading Sri Lankan scholar-monk of recent times. There he wasappointed editor and later president for the Buddhist PublicationSociety in Sri Lanka. He returned to the U.S. in 2002 and currentlyresides at Chuang yen Monastery in Carmel, new york, and is indemand worldwide as a translator, speaker, and Buddhist teacher.
9781614290407Hardcover
1936 pages| $75.00eBook 9781614290445
NOVEMBER 2012
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Wisdom EnergyBasic Buddhist TeachingsLama yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche
“Immensely practical advice and suggestions.”—The Middle Way
“This is a superb book.”—Resource Magazine
Wisdom Energy is a simpleand compelling introduc-tion to Buddhism by two
Tibetan lamas renowned for theirinsight and skill in teaching Westerners.Containing an entire meditationcourse, it goes to the heart of basic
Buddhist practice, discussing the meaning and purpose of meditation,the causes of dissatisfaction and unhappiness, and the methods for sub-duing them and gaining control over our minds and lives. WisdomEnergy still preserves the power, humor, and directness of the lamas’first teaching tour of north America in 1975, giving the reader the feel-ing of having an intimate audience with two highly respected teachers.
LAMA yESHE was born in Tibet in 1935, attendedSera Monastic University in Lhasa for nearly twentyyears, and followed His Holiness the Dalai Lama intoexile in 1959. He taught Westerners from 1965 untilhis passing in 1984. He is the author of Introductionto Tantra, When the Chocolate Runs Out, and TheBliss of Inner Fire.
LAMA ZOPA RInPOCHE is the director of theFoundation for the Preservation of the MahayanaTradition (FPMT), an international network of over150 Buddhist centers, monasteries, health clinics,and schools. He is the author of many books, includ-ing Transforming Problems into Happiness andHow to Be Happy. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
9781614290018160 pages | $15.95eBook 9781614290469OCTOBER 2012
Wisdom ENERGY
Basic BuddhisTT each i ng s
Lama Yeshe & Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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Over 250,000 sold!
Mindfulness in Plain English20th Anniversary Edition
9780861719068224 pages | $14.95
eBook 9780861719990
Mindfulness in Plain English is one of themost influential books in the field of
mind ful ness and a timeless classic introductionto medi ta tion. In all his books, Bhante G. writesin his trademark engaging and jargon-free style.
Journey to MindfulnessThe Autobiography of Bhante G.9780861713479272 pages | $18.95eBook 9780861718832
Beyond Mindfulness in Plain EnglishAn Introductory Guide
to Deeper States of Meditation9780861715299
240 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861719952
Eight Mindful Stepsto HappinessWalking the Buddha’s Path9780861711765288 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861719204
From Bhante Gunaratana
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The Mindful WriterNoble Truths of the Writing LifeDinty W. Moore9781614290070Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 152 pages | $12.95eBook 9781614290155
“Moore provides a fresh approach with thiscompact book of practical and philosophicaltruths for both novice and veteran writers.” —Publishers Weekly
This Truth Never FailsA Zen Memoir in Four Seasons David Rynick97816142900875” x 8” | 248 pages | $15.95eBook 9781614290247
“This book features keen observations and agentle charm; Rynick shows an ability to findgrace in the smallest detail.”—Publishers Weekly
Enlightenment to GoShantideva and the Power of Compassion to Transform Your LifeDavid Michie9780861717576 | 288 pages | $17.95eBook 9780861716944
One of Spirituality & Health’s Best Spiritual Books of 2011
“With good humor and deep insight, Enlight-enment to Go offers a tangible blueprint forincreased happiness. Readers will thoroughlyenjoy the journey.”—Pilar Jennings, author ofMixing Minds
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Making Zen Your OwnGiving Life to Twelve Key
Golden Age AncestorsJanet Jiryu Abels9780861717026
200 pages | $16.95eBook 9781614290292
“By personalizing Zen lineage masters, theseseemingly untouchable mystics are situated
anew in a practitioner’s narrative of Buddhism.”—Buddhadharma
Living by VowA Practical Introduction to Eight Essential
Zen Chants and TextsShohaku Okumura
9781614290100320 pages | $18.95
eBook 9781614290216
“An important and much-needed book.”—Steven Hagen, author of Buddhism Plain
and Simple
Journey to CertaintyThe Quintessence of the Dzogchen View:
An Exploration of Mipham’s Beacon of Certainty
Anyen Rinpoche, translated and edited by Allison Graboski
9781614290094248 pages | $17.95
eBook 9781614290179
“A must-read for philosophers and practitioners.”—Erik Pema Kunsang, author of
Wellsprings of the Great Perfection
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To Dispel the Misery of the WorldWhispered Teachings of the BodhisattvasGa Rabjampa, foreword by Khenpo Appey,translated by Rigpa Translations9781614290049224 pages | $16.95eBook 9781614290186
“Reading Ga Rabjampa’s commentary helpsus realize that love, compassion, and kind-
ness are not mere abstract good wishes but are far more rich andprofound.”—Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, author of What MakesYou Not a Buddhist
Tibetan CalligraphyHow to Write the Alphabet and More
Sanje ElliottForeword by Sarah Harding
97808617169997” x 10” | 104 pages | $14.95
eBook 9781614290285
“A lovely book that will inspire students with its shining examples.”—The Asian Reporter
Like a Yeti Catching MarmotsA Little Treasury of Tibetan ProverbsPema Tsewang, Shastri97816142900015.5” x 6.5” | 176 pages | $15.95eBook 9781614290346
“Whether you are reconnecting to the proverbsof your elders or learning a new saying to share with friends, thisbook can find a welcome spot in the center of any home. Keep it onyour kitchen table, and you’ll be prepared. you never know whenyou might find a use for one of these gems.”—Mandala
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Insight into EmptinessKhensur Jampa Tegchok
Edited by Thubten Chodron9781614290131
336 pages | $18.95eBook 9781614290223
“This is one of the best introductions to thephilosophy of emptiness I have ever read.”—José Ignacio Cabezón, XIV Dalai Lama
Chair, UC Santa Barbara
TantraThe Foundation of Buddhist Thought
Volume 6Geshe Tashi Tsering
Foreword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche9781614290117
240 pages | $16.95eBook 9781614290124
Understanding the questions many have abouttantra’s colorful imagery and veiled language,
Geshe Tsering gives straight talk on the various stages of tantric development.
Faces of CompassionClassic Bodhisattva Archetypes
and Their Modern Expression—An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism
Revised EditionTaigen Dan Leighton
Foreword by Joan Halifax9781614290148
352 pages | $18.95eBook 9781614290230
“Edifying and imaginative. A modern spiritualclassic.”—Spirituality & Health
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Full of insightful life lessons and humor, with short passages that are ideal for daily reflection,
these little books make great gifts.
How to Be HappyLama Zopa Rinpoche9780861711963Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 144 pages | $9.95eBook 9780861719280
“Elegant, practical, and beautifully produced.It makes the perfect gift.”—Mandala
When the Chocolate Runs OutLama yeshe9780861712694Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 176 pages | $9.95eBook 9780861718795
“Lively and enlightening.”—Spirituality & Practice
A Heart Full of PeaceJoseph Goldstein9780861715428Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 128 pages | $9.95eBook 9780861719464
“Down-to-earth, good-humored, keenly interested in the play of mind.”—Inquiring Mind
Little Books of Wisdom
Hardcore ZenPunk Rock, Monster Movies,and the Truth About Reality
Brad Warner9780861713806 | 224 pages
$14.95 | eBook 9780861719891
“Entertaining, bold, and refreshingly direct.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
Blue Jean BuddhaVoices of Young Buddhists
Edited by Sumi LoundonForeword by Jack Kornfield
9780861711772 | 256 pages | $16.95
“A bellwether anthology.”—The New York Review of Books
The Dharma of Star WarsMatthew Bortolin9780861714971
224 pages | $14.95
“Entertaining and insightful.”—Tricycle
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Young Voices & Pop Culture
We are proud to be the leader in English-languagepublications from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Here are just a few of his important works.
Essence of the Heart Sutra The Dalai Lama’s Heart of Wisdom TeachingsHis Holiness the Dalai LamaTranslated and edited by Geshe Thupten Jinpa9780861712847192 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719808
The Middle WayFaith Grounded in ReasonHis Holiness the Dalai LamaTranslated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa9780861715527Hardcover | 200 pages | $19.95eBook 9780861719921
Meditation on the Nature of the MindHis Holiness the Dalai LamaKhöntön Peljor LhündrubJosé I. Cabezón9780861716289232 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861716296
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From His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
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From His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
The Compassionate Life His Holiness the Dalai Lama
9780861713783128 pages | 6.25” x 7.25” | $11.95
eBook 9780861718184
The Meaning of LifeBuddhist Perspectives on Cause and Effect
His Holiness the Dalai LamaEdited and translated by Jeffrey Hopkins
Foreword by Richard Gere9780861711734
164 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719518
Mind in Comfort and EaseThe Vision of Enlightenment
in the Great PerfectionHis Holiness the Dalai Lama
Foreword by Sogyal Rinpoche9780861714933
Hardcover | 352 pages | $24.95
Sleeping, Dreaming, and Dying An Exploration of Consciousness
His Holiness the Dalai LamaEdited and narrated by Francisco J. Varela, Ph.D.
9780861711239264 pages | $16.95
eBook 9780861717651
Saltwater BuddhaA Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the SeaJaimal yogis9780861715350256 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719983
“An open love letter to life on the road.”—Tricycle
The Blue Poppy and the Mustard SeedA Mother’s Story of Loss and HopeKathleen Willis Morton9780861715657192 pages | $15.95
“Extraordinarily moving, beautiful, and totallylife-affirming.”—Mandala
Bad Dog!A Memoir of Love, Beauty, and Redemption in Dark PlacesLin Jensen9780861714865288 pages | $15.95
“Amazing and sincere.”—Turning Wheel
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Poetry & Fiction
Everything Yearned ForManhae’s Poems of Love and Longing
Translated and introduced by Francisca Cho
9780861714896Hardcover | 6.5” x 7.5”
192 pages | $15.00
Winner of the Daesan Foundation
Literary Award
Wisdom Anthology of NorthAmerican Buddhist Poetry
Edited by Andrew Schelling9780861713929
416 pages | $22.00
“nothing else comes close.”—Pacific Rim Review of Books
Nixon Under the Bodhi Treeand Other Works of
Buddhist FictionEdited by Kate Wheeler
Foreword by Charles Johnson9780861713547
288 pages | $16.95
“Stellar. never compromising in delight.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
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How to MeditateA Practical GuideKathleen McDonaldEdited by Robina Courtin9780861713417288 pages | $14.95 | eBook 9780861719846
“Jewels of wisdom and practical experience toinspire you.”—Richard Gere
Zen Meditation in Plain EnglishJohn Daishin Buksbazen9780861713165128 pages | $12.95eBook 9780861719488
“A fine introduction to Zen meditation practice,grounded in tradition yet adapted to contem-porary life.”—Publishers Weekly
The Fine Arts of Relaxation,Concentration, and MeditationAncient Skills for Modern MindsJoel Levey and Michelle LeveyForeword by Margaret J. Wheatley9780861713493304 pages | $14.95eBook 9780861719693
“Tailor-made for anyone dealing with physical,mental, or emotional stress.”—Spirituality & Health
Introduction to Meditation
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Further Meditation Study
Focused and FearlessA Meditator’s Guide
to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and ClarityShaila Catherine9780861715602
280 pages | $17.95eBook 9780861719815
“This book will be of interest to anyone,regardless of their style of practice.”
—Inquiring Mind
Wisdom Wide and DeepA Practical Handbook
for Mastering Jhana and VipassanaShaila Catherine
Foreword by Pa-Auk Sayadaw9780861716234
576 pages | $22.95eBook 9780861718528
“If you are interested in dharma study, thenShaila’s book belongs in your library.”
—Phillip Moffitt, author of Dancing with Life
Being Nobody, GoingNowhere
Meditations on the Buddhist PathAyya Khema
Foreword by Zoketsu norman Fischer9780861711987
192 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861719723
“This jewel of a book is not just highly recommended but essential reading.”
—The Middle Way
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The Art of Just SittingEssential Writings on the Zen Practice of ShikantazaEdited by John Daido LooriIntroduction by Taigen Dan Leighton 9780861713943256 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861719495
“The single most comprehensive treasury ofwritings on the subject in English.”—John Daishin Buksbazen, author of Zen Meditation in Plain English
The Book of MUEssential Writings on Zen’s Most Important KoanEdited by James Ishmael Ford
and Melissa Myozen BlackerForeword by John Tarrant9780861716432352 pages | $17.95eBook 9780861716098
“Sure to inspire many Zen students and practitioners.”—Buddhadharma
Sitting with KoansEssential Writings on the Zen Practice of Koan StudyEdited by John Daido LooriIntroduction by Tom Kirchner9780861713691368 pages | $16.95
“Required reading for those interested inhow koans are used in Zen practice.”—Shambhala Sun
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Best Sellers & Classics
How to Be SickA Buddhist-Inspired Guide
for the Chronically Ill and Their CaregiversToni Bernhard
9780861716265216 pages | $15.95
eBook 9780861719266
Spirituality & Practice“Best Spiritual Books of 2010” Winner
Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness
A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches AnythingDeborah Schoeberlein with Suki Sheth, Ph.D.
9780861715671224 pages | $16.95
eBook 9780861719914
“A wise and sensible guide, a generous gift toteachers and students alike.”
—Ara Guzelimian, provost and dean of the Juilliard School
VeggiyanaThe Dharma of Cooking:
With 108 Deliciously Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Sandra Garson9780861716364
7.25” x 9.25” | 320 pages | $19.95eBook 9780861718818
“Veggiyana pleases the palate and nourishesour Dharma practice.”—Cheryl Wilfong,
author of The Meditative Gardener
The Art of DisappearingThe Buddha’s Path to Lasting JoyAjahn Brahm9780861716685160 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861718610
“With his characteristic simplicity, clarity, andhumor, Ajahn Brahm offers a prescription fortrue peace and profound happiness.”—Toni Bernhard, author of How to Be Sick
Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s DifficultiesAjahn Brahm9780861712786288 pages | $15.95eBook 9780861719273
“This is a book that is destined to become dog-eared, cherished, and read aloud to one’s friendsand family.”—Mandala
Introduction to TantraThe Transformation of DesireLama Thubten yesheForeword by Philip Glass9780861711628192 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861719976
“no one has summarized the essence of tantraas well as Thubten yeshe does here.”—Religious Studies Review
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Attention RevolutionUnlocking the Power of the Focused Mind
B. Alan Wallace9780861712762
224 pages | $16.95eBook 9780861719907
“An indispensable guide.”—Matthieu Ricard,co-author of The Monk and the Philosopher
Stilling the MindShamatha Teachings from
Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra EssenceB. Alan Wallace
9780861716906224 pages | $17.95
eBook 9780861716494
“Wise, thoughtful, and wonderfully compassionate.”
—Tsoknyi Rinpoche, author of Fearless Simplicity
Ending the Pursuit of Happiness
A Zen GuideBarry Magid
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