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Fall 2012 Titles
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English Bhante Gunaratana
“A wonderful addition to the In Plain English series.” —Matthew Flickstein, author of The Meditator’s Workbook and The Meditator’s Atlas
n simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares what the Buddha said about mindfulness in his instructional talks and explains how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, 9781614290384 and move closer to our spiritual goals. While based on a clas192 pages | $15.95 sic text, the Satipatthana Sutta, this presentation is thoroughly eBook 9781614290421 modern, in Bhante’s trademark plain-English style. The practice AUGUST 2012 of contemplating the Four Foundations—mindfulness of the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena themselves—is recommended for people at every stage of the spiritual path. As the Buddha says, everyone “should be exhorted, settled, and established in the development of these Four Foundations of Mindfulness.”
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“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 members of the Buddhist community. He is the founder of the Bhavana Society in West Virginia, and travels and teaches on six continents. He’s the author of the classic bestseller Mindfulness in Plain English, as well as Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English and the autobiography Journey to Mindfulness.
For more from Bhante G, see page 13.
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Wisdom’s Children’s Titles
The Banyan Deer Rafe Martin, illustrations by Richard Wehrman 9780861716258 Hardcover | 5.5” x 6.5” | 48 pages | $15.00 eBook 9780861719396 “The ultimate story of courage and compassion... a page-turner.”—Shambhala Sun
Taneesha Never Disparaging M. LaVora Perry 9780861715503 5” x 7.5” | 216 pages | $8.95 eBook 9780861717781 “Taneesha learns what it means to be brave in the face of adversity and to honor the potential Buddha in everyone. Like Taneesha herself, this book is fun, sassy, and profound.” —Mandala
Her Father’s Garden James Vollbracht, illustrations by Janet Brooke 9780861711178 8.5” x 11” | 40 pages | $12.95 “A lovely, read-aloud tale written with great poetry.”—Shambhala Sun
Prince Siddhartha The Story of Buddha Jonathan Landaw and Janet Brooke 9780861716531 7.75” x 10” | 144 pages | $19.95 eBook 9781614290162 “A must-have on the list of any parent interested in exposing a child to the basics of Buddhism.”—Beliefnet.com
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Fall 2012 Titles
Moody Cow Learns Compassion Kerry Lee MacLean “Kerry Lee MacLean continues to entertain 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 9781614290339
his delightful sequel to Moody Cow Hardcover 10” x 8” | 32 pages | $16.95 Meditates reintroduces Peter, aka eBook 9781614290322 Moody Cow, and his mischievous AUGUST 2012 friend Bully. The boys encounter a snake named Jaws, and Peter watches as Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds the snake. Peter’s discomfort earns him a new nickname from Bully: “Coward Cow.” Luckily, Peter’s grandfather—the beloved old steer from Moody Cow Meditates—brings serenity as he gently teaches Bully to compassionately identify with other beings. The story ends with everyone sharing a laugh— even Jaws and the crickets! This book also includes two activities—compassionate cricket release and compassionate worm rescue—for parents and children.
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KERRy LEE MACLEAN is the author of Moody Cow Meditates, Peaceful Piggy, and numerous other children’s books, and she is the illustrator of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Moody Cow Meditates Kerry Lee MacLean 9780861715732 Hardcover 10” x 8” 32 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719945
“Fills a distinct void in kid literature.” —Publishers Weekly
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda Story by Lauren Alderfer Illustrations by Kerry Lee MacLean 9780861716838 Hardcover 10” x 8” 32 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861718504 “A beautiful story.”—Thich Nhat Hanh
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Fall 2012 Titles
If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break Field Notes from a Zen Life James 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 growing literature on ‘Western Zen’—with an engaging clarity and informed, easygoing sophistication.”—Zoketsu Norman Fischer, author of Sailing Home 9781614290391 5” x 8” | 200 pages | $16.95 eBook 9781614290438 SEPTEMBER 2012
rawing on sources as diverse as the Bible and comedian Emo Phillips, James Ishmael Ford reflects on his more than four decades of walking “the Path” and the “Big Questions” asked and answered (in his words: “sort of”). He examines the nature of “Awakening” and what it means to work toward it—helping us see, in the words of one chapter title, “Some of What Zen Practice Is, and a Little of What It Isn’t.” This book explores the fascinating issues of karma and rebirth from the deconstructing perspective of Zen in a way that resonates with a wide audience. And perhaps most significantly, Ford takes a fresh and nuanced look at the Buddhist Ethical Precepts—which Ford frames as “Seven Suggestions.”
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JAMES ISHMAEL FoRD is the author of Zen Master WHO? and the coeditor of The Book of Mu. He is an ordained Zen priest, one of the guiding teachers of Boundless Way Zen, and a Unitarian Universalist minister at the First Unitarian Church of Providence. Ford lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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Fall 2012 Titles
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-Brown “This inspiring collection marks the coming of age of Buddhist chaplaincy. It will be the principal handbook for such ministries in the years to come.” —Christopher Queen, editor of Engaged Buddhism in the West he Arts of Contemplative Care collects the voices of pioneers in the exciting new domain of vocational 9780861716647 Buddhism. This anthology captures the richness and Hardcover diverse practices of socially engaged Buddhism within the 384 pages | $34.95 context of the fields of chaplaincy and ministry that until eBook 9781614290377 recently were dominated primarily by Judeo-Christian faithOCTOBER 2012 traditions. The stories in this volume reveal to the reader how the practices and concepts of the Buddhist tradition are uniquely suited to nourishing both those who give and those who receive care. This book will inspire readers to apply their spiritual practice in engaged contexts and will provide nourishment to those called to serve as caregivers.
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“Destined to become the core text of Buddhist chaplaincy. A radical and wise offering to the world.” —Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx “A must-read for caregivers—a treasure trove of practical wisdom.” —Fleet Maull, founder of the Prison Dharma Network and National Prison Hospice Association
CHERyL A. GILES is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Francis Greenwood Peabody Professor of the Practice in Pastoral Care and Counseling at Harvard Divinity School. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
WILLA B. MILLER is the author of the book Everyday Dharma. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts.
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Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Series
Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Series teps on the Path to Enlightenment is the landmark commentary on the Lamrim Chenmo—perhaps the most elaborate and elegant Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path—from renowned scholar Geshe Sopa. This comprehensive commentary offers a detailed overview of Buddhist philosophy invaluable to any who want to enact the wisdom of the Buddha in their lives.
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Volume 1: The Foundational Practices 9780861713035 Hardcover | 608 pages | $29.95 eBook 9780861717736 Foundational Practices covers the topics common to the first level: Tsongkhapa’s explanations of the role of the teacher, his exhortation to seize the essence of human life, his instructions on the contemplation of death and impermanence, and going for refuge. Volume 2: Karma 9780861714810 Hardcover | 512 pages | $29.95 eBook 9780861717743 Karma focuses on the key Buddhist concepts of karma (cause and effect) and dependent origination. Never has a book gone into such clear detail on karma—a concept which, despite many references in popular culture, is too often misunderstood. Volume 3: The Way of the Bodhisattva 9780861714827 Hardcover | 624 pages | $29.95 eBook 9781614290308 The Way of the Bodhisattva describes bodhicitta, the universal altruism that distinguishes Mahayana Buddhism, and explains the first four of the six bodhisattva perfections—the means by which bodhisattvas strive to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others.
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Fall 2012 Titles
Like a Waking Dream The Autobiography of Geshe Lhundub Sopa Geshe Lhundub Sopa with Paul Donnelly
rom the time he was a child, Geshe Sopa knew he would be a Buddhist monk. He was not chosen, as some are, to inherit the estate of a deceased master as a reincarnate tulku. Instead, as the only child of elderly farmers he diligently worked his way up through the ranks of his provincial monastery, eventually becoming an accomplished scholar and serving as a debate partner for the Dalai Lama. Geshe Sopa lived through the turbulent political changes in his homeland during the 1950s and ed to India upon the takeover of Tibet by Chinese Communist forces. In the early 1960s, the Dalai Lama chose him to be part of a delegation to the United States, changing his life forever. The account of his years in Tibet preserves valuable insight and details about a now-vanished world.
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9780861713134 Hardcover 384 pages | $24.95 eBook 9781614290360 OCTOBER 2012
GESHE LHUNDUB SoPA is an emeritus professor of South Asian studies at the University of Wisconsin and a respected monk and spiritual teacher. He is the founder of Deer Park Buddhist Center in oregon, Wisconsin, where he lives. He is the author of Steps on the Path to Enlightenment.
PAUL DoNNELLy is an associate professor and director of the religious studies program at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.
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Teachings of the Buddha Series
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha A New Translation of the Saṃyutta Nik›ya Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi 9780861713318 Hardcover | 2080 pages | $95.00 eBook 9780861719730
The Middle-Length Discourses of the Buddha A Translation of the M›jjhima Nik›ya Translated by Bhikkhu Ñ›˚amoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi 9780861710720 Hardcover | 1424 pages | $49.95 eBook 9780861719822
The Long Discourses of the Buddha A Translation of the Dīgha Nik›ya Translated by Maurice Walshe 9780861711031 Hardcover | 648 pages | $45.00 eBook 9780861719792
In the Buddha’s Words An Anthology of Discourses from the P›li Canon Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi 9780861714919 496 pages | $18.95 eBook 9780861719969
Great Disciples of the Buddha Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy 9780861713813 448 pages | $18.95 Nyaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker Edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi eBook 9780861718641
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Fall 2012 Titles
The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha A Translation of the Aºguttara Nik›ya Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi his volume contains a full translation of the Aºguttara Nik›ya, the fourth collection of the Buddha’s discourses in the P›li Canon. The Aºguttara arranges the Buddha’s discourses in accordance with a numerical scheme that promotes retention and easy comprehension. The primary focus of the Aºguttara Nik›ya is practice, which it treats from a wide-angle perspective, advancing from basic ethical observances, through the pillars of mental training, to the highest meditative attainments. The Aºguttara is also distinguished among the four Nik›yas by its interest in types of persons, which it describes in detail, often with stunning similes. The previous volumes in Wisdom’s Teachings of the Buddha series, praised by both scholars and practitioners, are widely regarded as the definitive translations of these foundational sacred works. This volume upholds the same consistent standard.
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9781614290407 Hardcover 1936 pages| $75.00 eBook 9781614290445 NOVEMBER 2012
BHIKKHU BoDHI is an American Buddhist monk and leading P›li language scholar. Born and raised in New york City, he studied at Brooklyn College and Claremont Graduate University. After completing 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. Ven. Bodhi was appointed editor for the Buddhist Publication Society in Sri Lanka in 1984 and its president in 1988. He returned to the U.S. in 2002 and currently resides at Chuang yen Monastery in Carmel, New york, and is in demand worldwide as a speaker and Buddhist teacher. Renowned for his systematic and elegant translations of Buddhist scriptures, Ven. Bodhi has many important publications to his credit, including A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma (1993), The MiddleLength Discourses of the Buddha (1995), The Connected Discourses of the Buddha (2000), and In the Buddha’s Words (2005).
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Fall 2012 Titles
Wisdom Energy Wisdom ENERGY
Basic Buddhist Teachings Lama yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche “Immensely practical advice and suggestions.” —The Middle Way “This is a superb book.... Presents basic Buddhist teachings with great lucidity and clarity.” —Resource
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isdom Energy is a simple and compelling introduction to Buddhism by two Tibetan lamas renowned for their insight and skill in teaching 9781614290018 Westerners. Containing an entire meditation course, it goes 160 pages | $15.95 to the heart of basic Buddhist practice, discussing the meaneBook 9781614290469 ing and purpose of meditation, the causes of dissatisfaction OCTOBER 2012 and unhappiness, and the methods for subduing them and gaining control over our minds and lives. originally published in 1976, Wisdom Energy still preserves the power, humor, and directness of the lamas’ first teaching tour of North America, giving the reader the feeling of having an intimate audience with two highly respected teachers. Lama Yeshe & Lama Zopa Rinpoche
LAMA yESHE was born in Tibet in 1935, attended Sera Monastic University in Lhasa for nearly twenty years, and followed His Holiness the Dalai Lama into exile in 1959. He taught Westerners from 1965 until his passing in 1984. He is the author of Introduction to Tantra, When the Chocolate Runs Out, and The Bliss of Inner Fire.
LAMA ZoPA RINPoCHE is the director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), an international network of Buddhist centers, monasteries, health clinics, and schools. He is the author of many books, including Transforming Problems into Happiness and How to Be Happy. He lives in Portland, oregon.
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From Bhante Gunaratana, author of Mindfulness in Plain English
Journey to Mindfulness The Autobiography of Bhante G. 9780861713479 272 pages | $18.95 eBook 9780861718832 “A most refreshing book and a fascinating globe- and culture-crossing autobiography.” —Publishers Weekly
Mindfulness in Plain English 20th Anniversary Edition 9780861719068 224 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719990 indfulness in Plain English is one of the most influential books in the field of mindfulness and a timeless classic introduction to meditation. With the In Plain English series, Bhante G expands upon his original text with further examination and instruction written in his engaging and jargon-free style.
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Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English An Introductory Guide to Deeper States of Meditation 9780861715299 240 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719952 “This book is a joy to read and a great gift to us all.” —Joseph Goldstein, author of A Heart Full of Peace Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness Walking the Buddha’s Path 9780861711765 288 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719204 “This book will be a boon to all who aspire to follow in the Buddha’s path toward contentment.”—NAPRA ReView
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Recent Titles
The Mindful Writer Noble Truths of the Writing Life Dinty W. Moore 9781614290070 Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 152 pages | $12.95 eBook 9781614290155 “Moore provides a fresh approach with this melding of Buddhist teachings and sage career and life lessons for those who devote their lives to the written word...this is a compact book of practical and philosophical truths for both novice and veteran writers.” —Publishers Weekly This Truth Never Fails A Zen Memoir in Four Seasons David Rynick 9781614290087 5” x 8” | 248 pages | $15.95 eBook 9781614290247 “Rynick takes us on a journey, bearing witness to the simplicity and elegance of the everyday, the moment in hand, the singular breath.”—SweepingZen.com
Enlightenment to Go Shantideva and the Power of Compassion to Transform Your Life David Michie 9780861717576 288 pages | $17.95 eBook 9780861716944 One of Spirituality and Health’s Best Spiritual Books of 2011
“With good humor and deep insight, Enlightenment to Go offers a tangible blueprint for increased happiness. Readers will thoroughly enjoy the journey.”—Pilar Jennings, author of Mixing Minds
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Recent Titles
Making Zen Your Own Giving Life to Twelve Key Golden Age Ancestors Janet Jiryu Abels 9780861717026 200 pages | $16.95 eBook 9781614290292 “By personalizing Zen lineage masters, these seemingly untouchable mystics are situated anew in a practitioner’s narrative of Buddhism.”—Buddhadharma
Living by Vow A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts Shohaku okumura 9781614290100 320 pages | $18.95 eBook 9781614290216 Exploring Zen’s rich tradition of chanted liturgy, okumura informs readers clearly of the personal meaning and implications of eight of Zen’s most essential and universal liturgical texts.
Journey to Certainty The Quintessence of the Dzogchen View: An Exploration of Mipham’s Beacon of Certainty Anyen Rinpoche, translated and edited by Allison Graboski 9781614290094 248 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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Recent Titles
To Dispel the Misery of the World Whispered Teachings of the Bodhisattvas Ga Rabjampa Foreword by Khenpo Appey, translated by Rigpa Translations 9781614290049 224 pages | $16.95 eBook 9781614290186 “Reading Ga Rabjampa’s commentary helps us realize that love, compassion, and kindness are not mere abstract good wishes but are far more rich and profound.”—Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist
Tibetan Calligraphy How to Write the Alphabet and More Sanje Elliott Foreword by Sarah Harding 9780861716999 7” x 10” | 104 pages | $14.95 eBook 9781614290285 “Throughout this lovely book, magnificent images of Tibetan calligraphy serve both to illustrate some of the author’s points and to inspire students with shining examples.” —The Asian Reporter Like a Yeti Catching Marmots A Little Treasury of Tibetan Proverbs Pema Tsewang, Shastri 9781614290001 5.5” x 6.5” | 176 pages | $15.95 eBook 9781614290346 “Whether you are reconnecting to the proverbs of your elders or learning a new saying to share with friends, this book can find a welcome spot in the center of any home. Keep it on your kitchen table, and you’ll be prepared. you never know when you might find a use for one of these gems.” —Mandala
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Recent Titles
Insight into Emptiness Khensur Jampa Tegchok Edited by Thubten Chodron 9781614290131 336 pages | $18.95 eBook 9781614290223 “Here you will find vital points and reasoning for a clear understanding of emptiness. Read and contemplate well.” —Lama Zopa Rinpoche, author of How to Be Happy
Tantra The Foundation of Buddhist Thought, volume 6 Geshe Tashi Tsering Foreword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche 9781614290117 240 pages | $16.95 eBook 9781614290124 Understanding the questions many have on tantra’s colorful imagery and veiled language, Geshe Tsering gives straight talk about the various stages of tantric development. A fitting conclusion to the Foundation of Buddhist Thought series. Faces of Compassion Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression— An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism Revised Edition Taigen Dan Leighton, foreword by Joan Halifax 9781614290148 352 pages | $18.95 eBook 9781614290230 “Edifying and imaginative. A modern spiritual classic.” —Spirituality and Health
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Little Books of Wisdom
These books may be small, but they are 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 Happy Lama Zopa Rinpoche 9780861711963 Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 144 pages | $9.95 eBook 9780861719280 “Rinpoche works with determination and great sincerity in the service of Buddha’s teachings and sentient beings.”—His Holiness the Dalai Lama
When the Chocolate Runs Out Lama yeshe 9780861712694 Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 176 pages | $9.95 eBook 9780861718795 “Lively and enlightening.”—Spirituality and Practice
A Heart Full of Peace Joseph Goldstein 9780861715428 Hardcover | 4.5” x 6.5” | 128 pages | $9.95 eBook 9780861719464 “Down-to-earth, good-humored, keenly interested in the play of mind.”—Inquiring Mind
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Wisdom Bestsellers
Awakening Through Love Unveiling Your Deepest Goodness John Makransky Foreword by Lama Surya Das 9780861715374 280 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719556 Ending the Pursuit of Happiness A Zen Guide Barry Magid 9780861715534 208 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719761 The Compassionate Life The Dalai Lama 9780861713783 128 pages | $11.95 eBook 9780861718184
Essential Mind Training Thupten Jinpa 9780861712632 296 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861717149
Freeing the Heart and Mind Part One: Introduction to the Buddhist Path Sakya Trizin 9780861716388 184 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861716142
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Wisdom Bestsellers
Introduction to Tantra The Transformation of Desire Lama Thubten yeshe 9780861711628 192 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719976 How to Be Sick A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers Toni Bernhard 9780861716265 216 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719266 Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything Deborah Schoeberlein with Suki Sheth, Ph.D. 9780861715671 224 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719914 Saltwater Buddha A Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea Jaimal yogis 9780861715350 256 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719983 The Attention Revolution Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind B. Alan Wallace 9780861712762 224 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719907 Stilling the Mind Shamatha Teachings from Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence B. Alan Wallace 9780861716906 224 pages | $17.95 eBook 9780861716494
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Wisdom Bestsellers
Unlimiting Mind The Radically Experiential Psychology of Buddhism Andrew olendzki 9780861716203 160 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719389
12 Steps on the Buddha’s Path Bill, Buddha, and We Laura S. 9780861712816 208 pages | $12.95 eBook 9780861719938
Meditation and Relaxation in Plain English Bob Sharples 9780861712861 208 pages | $14.95
Moon by the Window The Calligraphy and Zen Insights of Shodo Harada Shodo Harada 9780861716487 8.5” x 10” 264 pages | $24.95 eBook 9780861716340
Joyously Through the Days Living the Journey of Spiritual Practice Les Kay Foreword by Huston Smith 5” x 8” 208 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861716814
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