East Asian and Indian philosophy

The Yoga Sutra is the living source wisdom of the yoga tradition.

A simple and contemporary introduction to the vital teachings of Vedanta—what it is, isn''t, and how to understand it.

The autobiography of Swami Rama with 24-page photo insert

The first book in English to apply ancient Japanese Shinto traditions to daily spiritual fulfillment.

A classic essay at the intersection of art, philosophy, and tea.

An exploration of the roots of beauty in Japanese aesthetics.

Not believing, but only experiencing, says Osho in this inspiring book, is a way of finding truth and meaning.

Osho sees Zen not as a historical spiritual tradition, but as the future of a humanity that has matured to the point that people no longer need religions controlled by priesthoods and based on fearful superstitions that cripple peoples innate intelligence and divide them from one another.

That which is never lost cannot be found, and to search for it is absurd.

Understanding our minds and consciousness are topics high on everybody's list of important issues.

The Heart Sutra, originally a very short set of verses, was given in privacy.

Using eleven Zen stories as a starting point and diving deep into their mysterious world, he then weaves his magical clarity on many diverse contemporary topics.

Kabir is a 15th-century Indian mystic.

Talks on the Stories of Chuang Tzu.

Nirvana has become an idealized word associated with the juxtaposition of a cult rock celebrity who died before his time and a vague new age version of Eastern religion.

Moving beyond the usual interpretations of this classic Chinese text that of using it as an indicator of what to do next or attempting to predict the future Osho is using the Tao Te Ching as Lao Tzu intended: to ignite the flame of individual awareness and insight.

Eleven classic anecdotes provide starting points to demonstrate the relevance of Zen to every aspect of 21st-century life.

Today, humanity is caught up in the mad complexity of the mind, and as never before, there is an urgent need to rediscover simplicity and innocence.

The feeling that it is five minutes to midnight is known to many by now, and is often referred to as the "e;Doomsday Clock.

In this talk Osho takes his audience into the world of ZEN.

An intellectually thrilling novel of a Roman commander who fights alongside the Huns-and finds his mind opened to the culture and beliefs of the East.

';A masterpiece.

What is tantra?

This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings - in his own words.

The Dalai Lama opens The Middle Way with an elegant argument for the power of compassion in cultivating a happy life.

This is not your typical Zen book.

The Lotus Sutra is regarded as one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts.

This engaging and accessible little book is filled with both humor and profound teaching.

For more than two thousand years, the Heart Sutra has been part of the daily life of millions of Buddhists.

We all have a right to the pursuit of happiness - but could we actually be happier if we gave that whole thing up?

Whether you have no background in meditation or yoga or have been practicing for years, Mindfulness Yoga is for you.

Renowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Ajahn Chah was Thailand's best-known meditation teacher.

In this lucid classic, beloved teacher Ayya Khema introduces the reader to the essence of the Buddhist path.

Jeff Wilson started his walk on the Buddha's path as a Zen practitioner - taking up a tradition of vigorous self-effort, intensive meditation, and meticulous attention to rectitude in every action.

Meditation can seem a mystery.

In Emptiness, the fifth volume in The Foundation of Buddhist Thought series, Geshe Tashi Tsering provides readers with an incredibly welcoming presentation of the central philosophical teaching of Mahayana Buddhism.

The four noble truths are well known as the Buddha's first and most essential explanation of his enlightened realizations.

This new volume from the Foundation of Buddhist Thought series, provides a stand-alone and systematic - but accessible - entry into how Buddhism understands the mind.

This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikaya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pali Canon, the authorized scriptures of Theravada Buddhism.

This book offers a complete translation of the Digha Nikaya, the long discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pali Canon, the authorized scriptures of Theravada Buddhism.

Before he began training as a psychiatrist, Mark Epstein immersed himself in Buddhism through influential teachers such as Ram Dass, Joseph Goldstein, and Jack Kornfield.

The sound of silence is like a subtlety behind everything that you awaken to; you don't notice it if you're seeking the extremes.

"e;After my death I will come back and haunt over you, checking on your practice.

Razor-Wire Dharma is an eloquent, enlightening, and utterly inspiring personal story how one man found Buddhismand real, transformative meaning for his lifedespite being in one of the worlds harshest environments.

This unique collection presents the verse, much of it translated for the first time, of fourteen eminent Chinese Buddhist poet monks.

Using the traditional Buddhist allegorical image of the Wheel of Life and the teaching of the twelve links of dependent origination, the Dalai Lama deftly illustrates how our existence, though fleeting and often full of woes, brims with the potential for peace and happiness.

Shikantaza--or "e;just sitting"e;--is one of the simplest, most subtle forms of meditation, and one of the most easily misunderstood.

An excellent, practical introduction to Zen meditation.

Relative Truth, Ultimate Truth is a clear and remarkably practical presentation of a core Buddhist teaching on the nature of reality.