Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Massachusetts

Zen Rock Gardening

Good condition except for writing on inside of the cover. #hardcover #cats #zen

Idaho

Presents a complete guide to Buddhism feline style, covering such topics as Horigami, the art of messing up important papers by sitting on them, and Shojin Ryori, macrobiotic food for cats

Zen for Cats

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New Hampshire

Essential Philosophy, Truth and Enlightenment

Buddhism has given immeasurable riches to the West - a collection of profound and life-enhancing ideas, a host of beautiful works of art (from statues of the Buddha to Zen gardens) and a repertoire of spiritual practices (from mantras to mindfulness) that can change all our lives for the better. Buddhist Inspirations offers a beautiful illustrated distillation of Buddhist belief, practice and art. Generously furnished with superb photographs and specially commissioned artworks as well as enlightening quotations from the sacred texts, the book presents a fascinating kaleidoscope of all aspects of Buddhism, including Tantra, Zen and the Pure Land beliefs of Japan. The emphasis throughout is on the wisdom, healing power and beauty of Buddhism and on its abundant relevance to those in the West who seek an alternative to secular materialism. A perfect gift for anyone who hears the call of the spirit.

Buddhist Inspirations

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#hardcover #childrensread #jonjmuth #leotolstoy #thethreequestions #childrensbooks #illustrated #zen #compassion 

Oregon

With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, award-winning artist Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Tolstoy into a timeless fable for young readers. What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. When he arrives, the turtle is struggling to dig in his garden, and Nikolai rushes to help him. As he finishes work, a violent storm rolls in. Nikolai runs for Leo's cottage, but on his way, he hears cries for help from an injured panda. Nikolai brings her in from the cold, and then rushes back outside to rescue her baby too.

The Three Questions

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#hardcover #nonfiction #zombie #undead #zen

Michigan

Better Living Through the Undead

The Zen of Zombie

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#hardcover #Mindful #ABCMineForMe #BoardBook ￼#Children’s  #Yoga #Zen #Buddha #TreeHugger box 135

Texas

Pairing simplified mindfulness principles with each letter of the alphabet, ABC Mindful Me features colorful illustrations of children and animals, as well as playful rhymes to explain each concept to toddlers (and their parents!).



From Awareness to Zen, and everything in between, take a deep breath, find some quiet space, and discover the magic of mindfulness! A fun read for the entire family, ABC Mindful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for introducing them to key mindfulness tenets which promote physical and mental wellness through breathing, compassion, gratitude, and kindness.



These key concepts will help to grow young readers' concentration, listening skills, and ability to manage emotions, stress, and anxiety. And after the letters, learn more about mindfulness and how it can help you, as well as some additional activities to try, including:
 * Emotion rocks to help you express your feelings
 * Mandala art and nature art to help you focus and relax
 * Thankfulness tree to help you remember all you have to be thankful for!

 

The playful rhymes and charming illustrations in ABC Mindful Me encourage children and their parents to pay attention to the present moment, which will help to calm the mind and body in order to discover the peace and happiness within.



The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include:
 * ABC Yoga (2016)
 * ABC Baby Signs (2017)
 * ABC Earth-Friendly Me (2020)
 * ABC The World & Me (2022)

ABC for Me: ABC Mindful Me

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Intimate Heart of Zen

In No Beginning, No End, Zen master Jakusho Kwong-roshi shows us how to treasure the ordinary activities of our daily lives through an understanding of simple Buddhist practices and ideas. The author's spontaneous, poetic, and pragmatic teachings--so reminiscent of his spiritual predecessor Shunryu Suzuki (Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind)--transport us on an exciting journey into the very heart of Zen and its meaningful traditions. Because Kwong-roshi can transmit the most intimate thing in the most accessible way, we learn how to ignite our own vitality, wisdom, and compassion and awaken a feeling of intimacy with the world. It is like having a conversation with our deepest and wisest self.

Jakusho Kwong-roshi was originally inspired to study Zen because of zenga, the ancient art of Zen calligraphy. Throughout this book he combines examples of his own unique style of calligraphy, with less-known stories from the Zen tradition, personal anecdotes--including moving and humorous stories of his training with Suzuki-roshi--and his own lucid and inspiring teachings. All of this comes together to create an intimate expression of the enlightening world of Zen.

No Beginning, No End

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Ten Suggestions for a Life of Inner Freedom

The Ten Commandments tell us how to behave, but they don't say much about the inner awareness from which outer behavior springs. Do the right thing, of course-- but better yet, find your inner light and doing the right thing becomes as natural as breathing. THE ZEN COMMANDMENTS offers ten powerful nudges toward that light.

Drawing on sources from Zen stories and the Bible to jazz and rock 'n' roll, from American movies to Tibetan meditative techniques, Dean Sluyter steers clear of dogma and emphasizes what works-- a sort of spiritual street smarts. He shows that the state of boundless freedom and happiness isn't something distant or exotic, but is right here, while you're stuck in traffic or taking out the trash. And revisiting the Ten Commandments, he shows how on a deeper level they offer some surprising enlightenment wisdom of their own.

"The book is extremely well written and joyously entertaining."
--Publishers Weekly
 
"With sparkling clarity and wit, Sluyter's ten suggestions lay out the practical essentials of the path. My suggestion is: listen to this guy."
--Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
 
"Dean Sluyter clearly presents simple but profound ways to live one's life consciously and skillfully. He teaches that the source of universal truth not only rests in the heart of every one of us, but is the essence of what ultimately brings us true happiness and freedom. This is a wonderful book with rich wisdom and deep insight."
--Rabbi David Cooper, author of God Is a Verb
 
"No matter what your religion (or lack of it), this book shows how to live the kind of life people ache for. It turns out to be pretty simple."
--Jane Cavolina, co-author of Growing Up Catholic

The Zen Commandments

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Arizona

The Finnish Path to Relaxation

Danes have hygge.  Swedes have lagom.  But the Finns have the best - "kalsariokanni" or pantsdrunk - drinking at home, alone, in your underwear.

When it comes to happiness rankings, Finland always scores near the top.  Many Finnish phenomena set the bar high: the best education system, gender equality, a flourishing welfare state, sisu or bull-headed pluck.  Behind all of these accomplishments lies a Finnish ability to stay calm, healthy and content in a riptide of endless tasks and temptations.  The ability comes from the practice of "kalsarikanni" translated as pantsdrunk.

Peel off your clothes down to your underwear.  Place savory or sweet snacks within reach alongside your bed or sofa.  Make sure your television remote control is nearby along with any and all devices to access social media.  Open your preferred alcohol. Your journey toward inner strength, higher quality of life, and peace of mind has begun.

Pantsdrunk: Kalsarikanni

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Reflections and Observations of a Swedish Shepherd

Norwegian Wood meets The Tao of Pooh in this philosophical, witty, and heartwarming collection of daily observations from a Swedish academic-turned-sheep farmer who finds peace and meaning outside the hustle and bustle of modern, urban life.

One of the fun things about keeping sheep is that now and then it feels like something other than a job or a duty. Perhaps the feeling can best be summed up by the idea that it's not I who keep the sheep, but the sheep who keep me.

When Axel Lindén leaves his literary life in the city for the farm he unexpectedly inherits--along with the ever-escaping flock of sheep that comes with it--he has a fairly naïve notion of what farm life will be: pure drudgery.

But as time passes and Axel slowly settles into the rhythms of the farm and shepherding, his naiveté fades away and is gradually replaced with a new appreciation of the spiritual and emotional value of manual labor, caring for other living things, and staying connected to the earth.

Capturing his observations and thoughts in short diary entries, Counting Sheep is a meditative and irresistibly delightful book that delves into the small wonders of our world and celebrates pastoral life, demonstrating that it's often the little things in life that mean the most.

Counting Sheep

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And Other Zen Koans That Will Save Your Life

A provocative and playful exploration of the Zen koan tradition that reveals how everyday paradoxes are an integral part of our spiritual journey
 
Bring Me the Rhinoceros is an unusual guide to happiness and a can opener for your thinking. For fifteen hundred years, Zen koans have been passed down through generations of masters, usually in private encounters between teacher and student. This book deftly retells more than a dozen traditional koans, which are partly paradoxical questions dangerous to your beliefs and partly treasure boxes of ancient wisdom. Koans show that you don't have to impress people or change into an improved, more polished version of yourself. Instead you can find happiness by unbuilding, unmaking, throwing overboard, and generally subverting unhappiness.
 
Author and Zen teacher John Tarrant brings the heart of the koan tradition out into the open, reminding us that the old wisdom remains as vital as ever, a deep resource available to anyone in any place or time.

Bring Me the Rhinoceros

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#paperback #zen #philosophy #giftedition #laotzu

Ohio

An Anthology of Quotations

The inspirational thoughts contained in this book will help you see life through 'Zen eyes', freeing you from fruitless regrets, desires and anxieties - and helping you appreciate every moment of your life on earth.

The Essence of Zen

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The Promise and Peril of the New Orientalism

Turning East

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#paperback #zen #testprep #sat #college #nonfiction

Maryland

How to Think, Focus, and Achieve Your Highest Score

How do you prepare for a test? Study the material, of course. But studying for the SAT is different--knowing facts is not enough. On the SAT, basic information is presented in tricky new combinations, and getting the right answers depends less on what you know than on how you think.

Zen in the Art of the SAT, written for those in grades 9-12, can help you achieve your highest score on the new SAT.

* Learn to let go of worries and fears, calm your mind, and bring your attention to the present moment.

* Explore the main obstacles actual students have faced and how they overcame them.

* Assess yourself: know what role anxiety plays in your test-taking and learn how to change reading habits that may be limiting your success.

* Create a study plan that will work for you.

* Find out how your parents can support you best.

* Discover your mind's hidden natural ability to solve problems.

The techniques in Zen in the Art of the SAT were developed through years of work with students in New York City, one of the most competitive test-prep markets in America.

Zen in the Art of the Sat

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Washington

train your mind for peace and purpose every day

Think Like A Monk

New York

A Short Introduction with Illustrations by the Author

According to Alan Watts, "Zen taste deplores the cluttering of a picture or of a room with many objects." In that sense, this minimalist book embodies the aesthetic of Zen itself. As with brushstrokes in a Japanese ink painting, the words have been used sparingly and arranged precisely, with no unnecessary detail. In seven brief chapters, Watts captures the essence of Zen Buddhism as a religion and a way of life. He explains fundamental Zen concepts, introduces revered Zen thinkers, places Zen within the broader context of Eastern religion, and traces the influence of Zen in the arts. Illustrated with calligraphy and drawings by the author, this reprint of an old classic will delight fans of Alan Watts, while introducing new readers to a legendary author who infused groundbreaking scholarship with literary brilliance.

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#paperback #buddhism #zenbuddhism #zen #buddhist. Cover is in rough shape but pages are otherwise fine. 

Virginia

Zen and the Art of Modern Life Maintenance

Buddhism made easy for the girl on the go.

Are you searching for serenity but can’t seem to find it amongst the sticky tubes of lip gloss floating around in your purse, the piles of paperwork stacked on your desk, or the endless numbers programmed into your cell? Have the words "calm" and "stress-free" disappeared from your vocabulary? If so:
Take some advice from the Bold and the Buddha-ful
Try a mini-meditation
Learn how to create your own Space to Chill
Improve your love life by using The Eightfold Path to Finding a Good Guy
Spice up your sex life by trying some Tantric Tricks

Building on the most basic principles of Buddhism, Girl Seeks Bliss is the perfect book for any young woman looking to unclutter her mind, her heart…and her closet, and be better prepared to face the obstacles life throws her way every day.

Girls Seek Bliss

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Pennsylvania

Stories to nourish the spirit and the heart

Soul Food

A #paperback #mythology #rockmusic #magic #zen #oracle #astrology 

Millions of people already live their lives in accordance with Rob Brezsny's "Real Astrology" prophecies. But the time has come for a deeper dose of Brezsny's brain. The Televisionary Oracle is an archetypal roller-coaster that would make Rumi dizzy and leave Carl Jung gasping for breath.

The Televisionary Oracle

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The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of a Rchery

Here are the inspirational life and teachings of Awa Kenzo (1880-1939), the Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)--including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy--are infused with the spirit of Zen. Kenzo uses the metaphor of the bow and arrow to challenge the practitioner to look deeply into his or her own true nature.

Zen Bow, Zen Arrow

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Some wear and wrinkling consistent with vinrage condition and keeping on bookshelf in southern US. #zen #spiritual #spiritualism #mindfulness 

Georgia

Everyone - The timeless myth of everyman reborn

#buddhism #zenphilosophy #zenspirituality #zen

Arkansas

A Zen Life of Dialogue

This volume contains a compilation of essays examining the life and work of Masao Abe, considered to be one of the greatest Zen Buddhist teachers of the 20th century.

Masao Abe

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Lessons for Training Body and Mind

A Tibetan lama and leader of a global meditation network explains how the sport of running can be turned into a spiritual practice. By the author of Ruling Your World. 30,000 first printing.

Running with the Mind of Meditation

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Florida

A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger

Don't get mad. Get calm.

Ask yourself: "Do I really want to be angry?" Leonard Scheff, a trial attorney who used anger to fuel his courtroom persona, realized the answer had to be no. Anger is toxic. Anger is in the eyes of the beholder.

Using simple Buddhist principles and applying them in a way that is easy for non-Buddhists to understand and put into practice, Scheff and Susan Edmiston have created an interactive book that helps readers change perspective, step-by-step, so that they can replace the anger in their lives with newfound happiness. Based on the Transforming Anger workshop Shceff created, The Cow in the Parking Lot shows how anger is based on unmet demands, from the reasonable (we want love from our partner) to the irrational (we want respect from a total stranger) to the impossible (we want someone to fix everything in our life).
The authors show how, once we identify our real unmet demands, we can dissolve the anger. The same is true for our "buttons"--once we understand them, we can defuse what happens when they're pushed.

We learn to laugh at ourselves, a critical early step in changing angry behavior. We learn how to deal with the anger of others, and ultimately how to transform anger into compassion.

And finally, we learn the liberating truth: Only you can make yourself angry.

 

And al-Hayy Moore

Zen Rock Gardening

Henry Beard

Zen for Cats

Tom Lowenstein

Buddhist Inspirations

Jon J. Muth (Illustrator)

The Three Questions

Scott Kenemore; Adam Bozarth

The Zen of Zombie

Christiane Engel

ABC for Me: ABC Mindful Me

Jakusho Kwong; Peter Levitt (Editor); Thich Nhat Hanh (Foreword by)

No Beginning, No End

Dean Sluyter

The Zen Commandments

Miska Rantanen

Pantsdrunk: Kalsarikanni

Axel Lindén

Counting Sheep

John Tarrant

Bring Me the Rhinoceros

Maggie Pinkney (Compiled by)

The Essence of Zen

Harvey Cox

Turning East

Matt Bardin; Susan Fine

Zen in the Art of the Sat

Jay Shetty

Think Like A Monk

Alan Watts

Zen

Nicole Beland

Girls Seek Bliss

Jack Kornfield, Christina Feldman

Soul Food

Rob Brezsny

The Televisionary Oracle

John Stevens

Zen Bow, Zen Arrow

Frederick Franck

Everyone - The timeless myth of everyman reborn

Donald W. Mitchell (Editor)

Masao Abe

Sakyong Mipham

Running with the Mind of Meditation

Susan Edmiston; Leonard Scheff

The Cow in the Parking Lot: a Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger