Buddhism: branches and groups

'The Book of Tea' by Okakura Kakuzo shows how tea has affected nearly every aspect of Japanese culture, thought, and life.

There are various Ways.

A major problem in the local church today is lack of leadership.

Ourvan offers a succinct but illuminating overview of Zen, Tibetan, and Soka Gakkai Buddhism.

A rare, intimate account of a world-renowned Buddhist monk's near-death experience and the life-changing wisdom he gained from it.

This book is an attempt to contribute to interfaith-dialogue initiatives spearheaded by the Catholic Church with Zen, one of the major and fast-growing spiritual traditions in East Asia.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson was the charismatic leader of the Chabad Hasidic movement and its designated Messiah.

How does Martin Luther King, Jr.

For a non-Chinese and non-Buddhist like me, Chu Dongweis version of Huineng comes as a revelation.

Sokei-an translated the Record of Lin-chi (Lin-chi lu) from 1931 to 1933, in his first series of lectures.

Zen and the Successful Horseplayer will provide the beginner, the advanced, and even the professional horse gambler with specific resources to become a winning player.

The purpose of a reclusive monk such as myself audaciously presenting a volume like this is to transmit the True Dharma and the Great Compassion of Buddha.

Es ist nie zu spät für eine glückliche VergangenheitDer in Japan lebende Zen-Meister Muhô zeigt, wie wir uns von der Last der Vergangenheit befreien können.

Look around you - what do you see?

Buddhism: A Complete Introduction is a comprehensive and easy-to-use introduction, designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place.

A comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering.

'The perfect guide for a course correction in life' Deepak ChopraIf we open our eyes and see clearly it becomes obvious that there is no other time than this instant An insightful exploration into the origins and history of Zen Buddhism from pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts.

'The perfect guide for a course correction in life' Deepak ChopraTo be forever looking beyond is to remain blind to what is here In this engaging and enduring work, pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts examines humanity's place in the natural world and the spirit's connection to the body.

'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' Deepak ChopraThe spiritual is not to be separated from the material, nor the wonderful from the ordinary This remarkable collection of essays from pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts offer a challenging and comprehensive insight into 'cosmic consciousness'.

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeIn this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world.

Truly see yourselfHow to See is about our misperceptions, how we can gain insight and how mindfulness practices can help us see our real selves.

Discover what The Lord's Prayer really means, reinterpreted for a modern audienceIn this new work by the much loved Pope Francis, he offers remarkable insights into what the most popular prayer in Christianity can tell us about living a life of meaning, purpose and strength.

This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring.

Over the past nine years the Orient Foundation has compiled a database that brings together information on over 600 Tibetan-related organizations throughtout the world.

Two spiritual giants.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee, internationally renowned Zen master and bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh shares his mindful techniques in mastering the art of living.

This concise, easy to read guide provides the perfect foundation to mindfulness, setting you on the path to peace and tranquillity.

By dipping into this little book of simple Zen Buddhist sayings, you can calm your anxiety and return serenity to your soul.

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters.

Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a gardeneven in the most urban of spacescan provide some respite.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a detailed examination of the five-centuries-old tea ceremonyor Cha-no-Yu in Japanese, literally "e;hot water for tea"e;a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a core practice of Zen Buddhism.

There are infinite stories about New York City, here are 41 in haiku form.

What is Tantra?

"e;It has stayed with me for the last 30 years, a classic portraying Zen mind to our linear thinking.

In this book, Buddhist temple priest and chef Koyu Iinuma shares the simple and delicious plant-based meals he prepares in the kitchens of Fukushoji temple in Yokohama, Japan.

This distillation of important doctrines of Tibetan Buddhism includes a presentation of the four reflections that change the mind, bodhichitta, emptiness, the nature of mind, and Dzogchen.

This exceptional work, with entries from Rav Abba to Rav Zutra, is an unprecedented study of every rabbi in the Talmud.

Jewish tradition is rich in stories, many of which center around the lives and work of the great chasidic rabbis, known as rebbes.

Marianne Williamson (in A Return to Love) famously quoted, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?

Bestselling author Howard Fast's straightforward introduction to Zen meditationHoward Fast began to formally practice Zen meditation after turning away from communism in 1956.

The author of Writing Down the Bones shares her story of self-discovery through Zen Buddhism, in "e;beautiful and simple prose"e; (Library Journal).

There is a particular silence that follows a good koan.

The human mind is inherently free.

Sayings, prayers and stories drawn from the life and teachings of one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers are here brought together - for the first time - as reflections for each day of the year.

Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet', is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas.

Breathing brings the secret joy of meditation to you.

Jeff Bridges is one of the world's most popular actors and his unforgettable performance as The Dude in Coen Brothers film, The Big Lebowski, made him a cult hero.

The timeless spiritual classic on overcoming anxiety, embracing uncertainty and learning to live in the present, from the acclaimed philosopher and author of The Way of Zen.

Some go to Tibet seeking inspiration, others for adventure.

'Rinpoche is a powerful and eloquent link between the great yogi practitioners of old Tibet and our bewildering 21st century' - from the Foreword by Richard GereTsoknyi Rinpoche's story is an unusual one: as a rebellious young man, he fled a monastery to marry and raise a family, then returned to Nepal and has since become a preeminent Tibetan Buddhist teacher.