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SUMMER CATALOG 2012
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isdom is pleased to once again present our new and notable releases. Our readers choose our books for different reasons— some for scholarly research, others for daily practice, and others for an introduction to Buddhism. No matter what your background or interests, we think you’ll find something that appeals to you. In this catalog you’ll find a variety of books on the Buddhist experience. New Wisdom authors Dinty W. Moore and David Rynick examine how Buddhism has transformed their lives and work in The Mindful Writer (page 5) and This Truth Never Fails (page 3). Geshe Tashi Tsering concludes his Foundation of Buddhist Thought series with Tantra (page 11). Readers can meet ancient Chinese Zen masters with Janet Abels in Making Zen Your Own (page 13) and explore a fifteenthcentury Tibetan text in To Dispel the Misery of the World (page 12). Another classic Tibetan text, Mipham’s Beacon of Certainty, is examined in Anyen Rinpoche’s Journey to Certainty (page 6). Living by Vow (page 8) by Shohaku Okumura explores and instructs us in the most important Zen chants. Khensur Jampa Tegchok brings a fresh take on the philosophy of emptiness in Insight into Emptiness (page 9). Kerry Lee MacLean brings back old friends for our young readers in Moody Cow Learns Compassion (page 16). And finally, we are excited to relaunch Taigen Dan Leighton’s classic Faces of Compassion (page 7). You’ll also find a listing of our most enduring books, as well as a special prepublication offer on The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha, the much-anticipated fourth volume in our Teachings of the Buddha series (page 15). We hope you’ll enjoy these titles as much as we do.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS THIS TRUTH NEVER FAILS A Zen Memoir in Four Seasons David Rynick ich, clear, unusually honest, and funny-yet-profound reflections on daily life. David Rynick inspires and teaches, helping us to see that Zen isn’t about entering some other world, but about viewing this one clearly—and learning to live in it fully, in all its glory and grief. This little book is a must-read for anyone wanting to awaken to his or her own life, here and now. A delightful, heartfelt, easy-to-digest volume.”—Ronald D. Siegel, author of The Mindfulness Solution
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This book includes a study guide for further inquiry, offering an opportunity for personal reflection and exploration. “Joyful, luminous, and illuminating—this book is intimacy itself.” —James Cordova, author of The Marriage Checkup “An extraordinary paean to purposeful living.” —Richard Leider, author of The Power of Purpose “This book made me laugh and cry—sometimes at the same time. Everything about David Rynick’s book is beautiful.” —Mark Williams, coauthor of The Mindful Way through Depression “People of any or of no religious affiliation who seek meaning and joy will appreciate this wonderful, thought-filled book.” —Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine, author of St. Benedict’s Toolbox David Rynick is a Zen teacher authorized in two different lineages. A former teacher, artist, and sea kayak guide, he works as a life and leadership coach and currently serves as the abbot of the Boundless Way Zen Temple in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife, Zen teacher Melissa Myozen Blacker.
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LITTLE BOOKS OF WISDOM These small books are full of insightful life lessons and humor. With short passages that are ideal for daily reflection, these little gems 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
“It is so beautiful, so Lama, and so helpful! Right to the point and no nonsense. It is pure delight to read.”—Merry Colony, former director of education services for the FPMT
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 PUBLICATIONS THE MINDFUL WRITER Noble Truths of the Writing Life Dinty W. Moore oing a step beyond typical “how to write” books, noted author and teacher Dinty W. Moore illuminates the creative process: where writing and creativity originate, how mindfulness plays into work, how to cultivate good writing habits, how to grow as a writer—and a person!—and what it means to have a life dedicated to the craft of writing. There’s not a writer alive, novice or master, who will not benefit from this book and fall in love with it.
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“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 “There’s no reason to deny yourself this treat, whether you’re a writer or a reader.” —Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul
DINTY W. MOORE is a professor at Ohio University, where he directs the graduate program in creative writing. He has published several books of fiction and nonfiction, including two books on the craft of writing, and is the coordinating editor of The Best Creative Nonfiction. He is the former director of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Board of Directors, and lives in Athens, Ohio.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS JOURNEY TO CERTAINTY The Quintessence of the Dzogchen View: An Exploration of Mipham’s Beacon of Certainty Anyen Rinpoche, translated and edited by Allison Choying Zangmo
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pproachable yet sophisticated, this book takes the reader on a gently guided tour of one of the most important texts Tibetan Buddhism has to offer. “Certainty” in this context refers to the unshakable trust that develops as meditators discover for 9781614290094 themselves the true root of reality. In 248 pages | $17.95 this authoritative presentation, master eBook 9781614290179 teacher Anyen Rinpoche opens wide the storehouse of this richly philosophical text in a way that lets readers of all backgrounds easily benefit. “Anyen Rinpoche flawlessly presents the reader with the unique perspective that belongs to a true scholar-yogi: that the most essential insights within the Buddha’s teachings—be they of the Middle Way, Prajnaparamita, or Dzogchen—are not only mutually supportive and without any conflict but describe the same nature of reality. A mustread for philosophers and practitioners.” —Erik Pema Kunsang, author of Wellsprings of the Great Perfection
ANYEN RINPOCHE was born in Amdo, Tibet, and is the author of Dying with Confidence and Momentary Buddhahood. He has taught extensively in Tibet and China and now mentors students throughout Southeast Asia, Japan, and North America.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS FACES OF COMPASSION Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression— An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism Taigen Dan Leighton Foreword by Joan Halifax aces of Compassion introduces us to enlightened beings: the bodhisattvas of Buddhist lore. They’re not otherworldly gods with superhuman qualities but shining examples of our own highest potential. Scholar and Zen teacher Taigen Dan Leighton engagingly 9781614290148 explores the imagery and lore of the 352 pages | $18.95 seven most important of these archetypal eBook 9781614290230 figures, bringing them alive as psychological and spiritual wellsprings. Emphasizing the universality of spiritual ideas, Leighton finds aspects of bodhisattvas expressed in a variety of familiar modern personages—from Muhammad Ali to Mahatma Gandhi, from Bob Dylan to Mother Teresa. This revised and expanded edition frames the book as an exciting and broad-scoped introduction to Mahayana Buddhism.
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“What Leighton offers is the living tradition of Mahayana Buddhism: diverse, mysterious, vibrant, real.” —Journal of Buddhist Ethics “Edifying and imaginative… A modern spiritual classic.” —Spirituality & Health
TAIGEN DAN LEIGHTON is a Soto Zen priest who began his practice in 1975. The author and translator of numerous books including Zen Questions, he currently teaches at the Institute of Buddhist Studies of the Berkeley Graduate Theological Union and leads the Ancient Dragon Zen Gate meditation group in Chicago.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS LIVING BY VOW A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts Shohaku Okumura his immensely useful book explores Zen’s rich tradition of chanted liturgy and the powerful ways that such chants support meditation, expressing and helping us truly uphold our heartfelt vows to live a life of freedom and compassion. “I believe that all verses and scriptures in the Soto Mahayana teaching are based on the bod9781614290100 hisattva vow,” writes Okumura. “That is 320 pages | $18.95 why I titled this book Living by Vow. It is eBook 9781614290216 meant to be a practical introduction not only to Soto Zen practice but also to Mahayana teaching in general.” Exploring eight of the most important suttas for Zen’s practitioners, Living by Vow is a handbook to walking the Zen path, and Shohaku Okumura guides us like an old friend, speaking clearly and directly of the personal meaning and implications of these chants, generously using his experiences to illustrate their practical significance. A scholar of Buddhist literature, he masterfully uncovers the subtle, intricate web of culture and history that permeate these great texts.
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“An important and much-needed book.” —Steve Hagen, author of Buddhism Plain and Simple “I am inspired and delighted by this book and will be using it for a long time to come.” —Zoketsu Norman Fischer, author of Training in Compassion
SHOHAKU OKUMURA is a Soto Zen priest and Dharma successor of Kosho Uchiyama Roshi. He is the translator of numerous works including Realizing Genjokoan and is the founding teacher of the Sanshin Zen Community, based in Bloomington, Indiana, where he lives with his family.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS INSIGHT INTO EMPTINESS Khensur Jampa Tegchok Edited by Thubten Chodron
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former abbot of one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world, Khensur Jampa Tegchok has been teaching Westerners about Buddhism since the 1970s. In Insight into Emptiness, he unpacks with great erudition Buddhism’s animating philosophical principle—the emptiness of all appearances. Khensur Tegchok uses accessible language specifically tailored to Western sensibilities and brings the reader into the heart of insight meditation.
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“It is wonderful to see these authoritative and extremely clear teachings. They ease us, step by step, into deeper understanding of emptiness and its liberating power.” —Guy Newland, author of Introduction to Emptiness “One of the best introductions to the philosophy of emptiness I have ever read.”—José Ignacio Cabezón, XIV Dalai Lama Professor, UC Santa Barbara Born in 1930, KHENSUR JAMPA TEGCHOK became a monk at the age of eight. He studied at Sera Monastic University in Tibet for fourteen years before fleeing his homeland in 1959. The former abbot of the Jé College of Sera Monastic University in India, he was also a beloved teacher at several FPMT centers, including the master’s program at Istituto Lama Tsongkhapa in Italy and Nalanda Monastery in France.
BHIKSHUNI THUBTEN CHODRON is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery in eastern Washington State. She is the author of Buddhism for Beginners and How to Free Your Mind, among others.
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FOUNDATION OF BUDDHIST THOUGHT ur Foundation of Buddhist Thought series is an excellent systematic introduction to Buddhist philosophies and practices, particularly to those of Tibetan Buddhism. This unique set of books developed by Geshe Tashi Tsering is based on the curriculum of his popular course of the same name. Geshe Tashi’s presentations combine rigor and comprehensiveness with lucidity and accessibility, and are never devoid of the basic humanity and warmth of his personality. This series makes his insights available for the enjoyment and edification of both specialists and newcomers to the Buddhist tradition.
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The Four Noble Truths Volume 1 9780861712700 192 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719648
Relative Truth, Ultimate Truth Volume 2 9780861712717 208 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719471
The Awakening Mind Volume 4 9780861715107 192 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719051
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Buddhist Psychology Volume 3 9780861712724 176 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719617
Emptiness Volume 5 9780861715114 184 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719662
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FOUNDATION OF BUDDHIST THOUGHT
TANTRA The Foundation of Buddhist Thought Volume 6 Geshe Tashi Tsering Foreword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche Edited by Gordon McDougall
hough there are now many books available that describe the complex rituals and esoteric significance of the practice of Buddhist tantra, none have taken the friendly, helpful approach found in Geshe Tashi Tsering’s 9781614290117 Foundation of Buddhist Thought series. 240 pages | $16.95 Anticipating the many questions WesteBook 9781614290124 erners will have upon first encountering the colorful imagery and veiled language of tantra, Geshe Tashi uses straight talk to explain deities, mandalas, and the various stages of tantric development. He even provides an explanation of a simple tantric compassion practice written by the Dalai Lama in order to unpack the building blocks common to tantric visualization techniques. Tantra is a fitting capstone to the accessible and practical body of wisdom collected in The Foundation of Buddhist Thought.
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GESHE TASHI TSERING was born in Tibet in 1958 and received his Geshe Lharampa degree (similar to a doctorate in divinity) from Sera Monastery in India in 1987. Since 1994, he has been the guiding teacher of the Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London while also teaching at other Buddhist centers worldwide.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS TO DISPEL THE MISERY OF THE WORLD Whispered Teachings of the Bodhisattvas Ga Rabjampa, foreword by Khenpo Appey, translated by Rigpa Translations hen we are disconnected from others, we flounder, but when we recognize the profound interdependence of all beings, we flourish and grow. Ga Rabjampa, an influential master of the fifteenth century, here uses the Seven-Point Mind Training, 9781614290049 which he believed to be “the quintes224 pages | $16.95 sence of the ocean of all the excellent eBook 978161429018 teachings,” as the basis for illuminating essential teachings on Buddhism. He gives special attention to the practices of “giving and taking” (tonglen) and of transforming adversity into opportunities for spiritual growth.
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“For anyone yearning to lead a saner and more altruistic life.” —Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying “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 “This little book is a real gem.” —Cyrus Stearns, author of Hermit of Go Cliffs
GA RABJAMPA (1397–1470) founded Tharlam Monastery in 1436. KHENPO APPEY (1927–2010) was a student of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö and the tutor of Sogyal Rinpoche and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. The RIGPA TRANSLATIONS group translates teachings from Tibetan into English and other languages under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS MAKING ZEN YOUR OWN Giving Life to Twelve Key Golden Age Ancestors Janet Jiryu Abels n Making Zen Your Own, Janet Jiryu Abels traces the life stories of twelve Chinese Zen masters who together shaped what was to become known as Zen’s Golden Age. She presents their biographies, describes their teachings, and shows how their lives and teachings can inspire those who practice Zen today. This presentation of ancient Zen 9780861717026 insight is vividly relevant for the twenty200 pages | $16.95 first century, addressing both the needs eBook 9781614290292 of longtime practitioners and those new to the way of Zen. Although based on scholarly sources and historical records, Abels stresses the humanity of these Zen ancestors, showing that they were not cast from a generic mold but were individuals with quirks, senses of humor, heartfelt enlightenment experiences, varied ways of living, and unique ways of expressing Zen.
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“By personalizing Zen lineage masters, these seemingly untouchable mystics are situated anew in a practitioner’s narrative of Buddhism.” —Buddhadharma “A delight. This is an excellent book of teachings with clear insight evident, which should help many on the path.” —The Zen Site
JANET JIRYU ABELS has been a teacher in the SotoRinzai tradition of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and the White Plum Asanga since 2000. Prior to becoming a Zen teacher, she was in private practice as a spiritual director starting in 1988. She is the founder and coresident teacher, with husband Gregory Hosho Abels, of Still Mind Zendo in New York City.
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TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA THE CONNECTED DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHA A New Translation of the Samyutta Nikāya Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi 9780861713318 Hardcover | 2080 pages | $95.00 eBook 9780861719730
THE MIDDLE-LENGTH DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHA A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya Translated by Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi 9780861710720 Hardcover | 1424 pages | $49.95 eBook 9780861719822
THE LONG DISCOURSES OF THE BUDDHA A Translation of the Dīgha Nikāya Translated by Maurice Walshe 9780861711031 Hardcover | 648 pages | $45.00 eBook 9780861719792
IN THE BUDDHA’S WORDS An Anthology of Discourses from the Pāli Canon Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi Foreword by the Dalai Lama 9780861714919 Paperback | 512 pages | $18.95 eBook 9780861719969
GREAT DISCIPLES OF THE BUDDHA Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy Nyaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker Edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi 9780861713813 Paperback | 448 pages | $18.95 eBook 9780861718641
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his much-anticipated volume contains a full translation of the Aṅguttara Nikāya, the fourth collection of the Buddha’s discourses in the Pāli Canon. The primary focus of the Aṅguttara Nikāya is practice, which it treats from a wide-angle perspective, advancing from basic ethical observances, through the pillars of mind training, to the highest meditative attainments. The volumes in Wisdom’s Teachings of the Buddha series have been praised by both scholars and practitioners and are widely regarded as beautifully presented, definitive translations of these foundational sacred works.
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS MOODY COW LEARNS COMPASSION Kerry Lee MacLean “Delightful!”—Lauren Alderfer, author of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda n this sequel to the popular Moody Cow Meditates, we rejoin Peter and his mischievous friend Bully as they encounter Jaws the snake. Peter watches uncomfortably as Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds it and so earns a new nickname: “Coward Cow.” Luckily Peter’s grandfather brings serenity as he teaches Bully to compassionately identify with other beings. This book includes activities 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 is the illustrator of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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Kerry Lee MacLean 9780861715732 Hardcover | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719945
Story by Lauren Alderfer Illustrations by Kerry Lee MacLean 9780861716838 Hardcover | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861718504
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FROM HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA
We are proud to be the leading publisher of English-language texts by 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 teachings translated and edited by geshe thupten jinpa
Essence of the Heart Sutra The Dalai Lama’s Heart of Wisdom Teachings His Holiness the Dalai Lama Translated by Thupten Jinpa 9780861712847 192 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719808
Meditation on the Nature of the Mind His Holiness the Dalai Lama Khonton Peljor Lhundrub Jose I. Cabezon 9780861716289 232 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861716296
The Middle Way Faith Grounded in Reason His Holiness the Dalai Lama Translated by Thupten Jinpa 9780861715527 Hardcover 200 pages | $19.95 eBook 9780861719921
Mind in Comfort and Ease The Vision of Enlightenment in the Great Perfection His Holiness the Dalai Lama Foreword by Sogyal Rinpoche 9780861714933 Hardcover 352 pages | $24.95
The Meaning of Life Buddhist Perspectives on Cause and Effect His Holiness the Dalai Lama Translated by Jeffrey Hopkins Foreword by Richard Gere 9780861711734 164 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719518
The Compassionate Life His Holiness the Dalai Lama 9780861713783 6.25” x 7.25” | 128 pages $11.95 eBook 9780861718184
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GIFT BOOKS These books are perfect gifts for loved ones—including yourself!
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365 Buddhist Inspirations Edited by Josh Bartok 9780861713004 5.5” x 6.5” | 384 pages | $16.95
365 Buddhist Inspirations Edited by Josh Bartok 9780861712960 5.5” x 6.5” | 400 pages | $16.95
Let the uplifiting words and poems of ancient Buddhist sages and contemporary teachers inspire day after day.
"When you're in need of some bite-sized wisdom or a subject for reflection, this friendly book can help. "—Inquiring Mind
Buddhist Inspirations for Sleeping, Dreaming, and Waking Up Edited by Josh Bartok 9780861715497 5.5” x 6.5” | 304 pages | $14.95
Everything Yearned For Manhae's Poems of Love and Longing Translated by Francisca Cho Foreword by David R. McCann 9780861714896 Hardcover | 6.5” x 7.5” 192 pages | $15.00 “It's cause for celebration when one book can brighten so much darkness.” — Tricycle
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Wisdom Anthology of North American Buddhist Poetry Edited by Andrew Schelling 9780861713929 416 pages | $22.00 “Nothing else comes close.” — Pacific Rim Review of Books
"Transform your sleep into something that's beneficial in new ways." —Eastern Horizon
The Banyan Deer Rafe Martin, illustrations by Richard Wehrman 9780861716258 Hardcover | 5.5” x 6.5” 48 pages | $15.00 eBook 9780861719396 "A welcome addition to any collection.”— Elephant Journal
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS 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
“This book can find a welcome spot in the center of any home.”—Mandala
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
A monumental collection from a peerless figure in the world of Zen.
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
“It is wonderful to see a book dedicated to showing how every syllable can be beneficial.”—Mandala
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ESSENTIAL WRITINGS ON ZEN THE BOOK OF MU Essential Writings on Zen’s Most Important Koan Edited by James Ishmael Ford and Melissa Myozen Blacker Foreword by John Tarrant 9780861716432 | 352 pages | $17.95 eBook 9780861716098
“These writings will not fail to be a source of inspiration and encouragement.” —Mountain Record
ART OF JUST SITTING Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza Edited by John Daido Loori Introduction by Taigen Dan Leighton 9780861713943 | 256 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719495
“The single most comprehensive treasury on the subject in English. A rare treasure.” —John Daishin Buksbazen, author of Zen Meditation in Plain English
SITTING WITH KOANS Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Koan Study Edited by John Daido Loori Introduction by Tom Kirshner 9780861713691 | 368 pages | $16.95
“A handy compendium of some of the most important writings on the topic by scholars and Zen masters. The book brings together a wealth of illuminating material.” —Buddhadharma
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IN PLAIN ENGLISH
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Mindfulness in Plain English 20th Anniversary Edition Bhante Gunaratana 9780861719068 224 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719990
Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English
Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness
An Introductory Guide to Deeper States of Meditation Bhante Gunaratana 9780861715299 240 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719952
Walking the Buddha’s Path Bhante Gunaratana 9780861711765 288 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719204
Zen Meditation in Plain English 9780861716159 | 128 pages | $15.95 John Daishin Buksbazen eBook 9780861719259 Foreword by Peter Matthiessen 9780861713165 128 pages | $12.95 eBook 9780861719488
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Meditation and Relaxation in Plain English Bob Sharples 9780861712861 192 pages | $14.95
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WISDOM BESTSELLERS HOW TO BE SICK A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers Toni Bernhard Foreword by Sylvia Boorstein 9780861716265 216 pages | $15.95 eBook 9780861719266
Winner of two Nautilus Book Awards.
“One doesn’t have to be sick to benefit from the advice in this book. This is a book on how to live fully, no matter what.”—Joy H. Selak, PhD, author of You Don’t LOOK Sick!
SALTWATER BUDDHA A Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea Jaimal Yogis 9780861715350 256 pages | $14.95 eBook 9780861719983
“An open love letter to life on the road.” —Tricycle
VEGGIYANA The Dharma of Cooking: With 108 Deliciously Easy Vegetarian Recipes Sandra Garson 9780861716364 7.25” x 9.25” 320 pages | $19.95 eBook 9780861718818
Winner of a Nautilus Book Award.
“Veggiyana pleases the palate and nourishes our Dharma practice.”—Cheryl Wilfong, author of The Meditative Gardener
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS ENLIGHTENMENT TO GO Shantideva and the Power of Compassion to Transform Your Life David Michie 9780861717576 288 pages | $17.95 eBook 9780861716944
“Life-affirming lessons as relevant as this morning’s newspaper and as timeless as Buddhism itself. This book can change your mind.”—Dinty W. Moore, author of The Mindful Writer
INTRODUCTION TO TANTRA The Transformation of Desire Lama Thubten Yeshe Foreword by Philip Glass Edited by Jonathan Landaw 9780861711628 192 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719976
“The best introductory work on Tibetan Buddhist tantra available today.” —Professor Janet Gyatso, Hershey Chair of Buddhist Studies, Harvard University
MINDFUL TEACHING AND TEACHING MINDFULNESS A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything Deborah Schoeberlein with Suki Sheth, PhD 9780861715671 224 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719914
“A treasure-trove of practical strategies and an exceptionally important contribution to the field!”—Richard C. Brown, Naropa University
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WISDOM PUBLICATIONS ESSENTIAL MIND TRAINING Thupten Jinpa 9780861712632 296 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861717149
“The clarity and raw power of these thousandyear-old teachings of the great Kadampa masters are astonishingly fresh.” —Buddhadharma
THE ATTENTION REVOLUTION Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind B. Alan Wallace 9780861712762 224 pages | $16.95 eBook 9780861719907
“An indispensable guide for all those who aspire to cultivate a more harmonious relation to their own mind.”—Matthieu Ricard, co-author of The Monk and the Philosopher
STILLING THE MIND Shamatha Teachings from Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence B. Alan Wallace 9780861716906 224 pages | $17.95 eBook 9780861716494
“A much-needed, very-welcome book on shamatha meditation.” —Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
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