A glossary of zen terms

Of special interest to scholars and students of Zen classics, a glossary of specialized vocabulary to aid understanding and practice

Asian and feminist philosophies in dialogue

In this collection of original essays, international scholars put Asian traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism, into conversation with one or more contemporary feminist philosophies, founding a new mode of inquiry that attends to diverse voices and the complex global rel...

Clouds thick, whereabouts unknown

Compiled by a leading scholar of Chinese poetry, Clouds Thick, Whereabouts Unknown is the first collection of Chan (Zen) poems to be situated within Chan thought and practice. Combined with exquisite paintings by Charles Chu, the anthology compellingly captures the ideological and literary nuance...

For nirvana

For Nirvana features exceptional examples of the poet Cho Oh-Hyun's award-winning work. Cho Oh-Hyun was born in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province, Korea, and has lived in retreat in the mountains since becoming a novice monk at the age of seven. Writing under the Buddhist name Musan, he has comp...

Grassroots zen

Rooted in a spiritual partnership model based on “power-sharing,” Grassroots Zen emphasizes gender equality and is oriented to social engagement.

Nature, my teacher

“Make this book your friend,” says Arianna Huffington.James Thornton’s Nature, My Teacher, is a powerful guide to being human in a time of eco-crisis.In Nature, My Teacher, poet, lawyer and founder of top global environmental group ClientEarth, James Thornton offers a meditation on being alive wh...

Scripture of the golden eternity

Seven practices of a mindful leader

A master of business and Zen distills his experiences in both arenas into practices for everyone seeking to lead, and live, consciously and effectively

Spreading indra's net

Spreading Indra’s Net presents D. T. Suzuki’s 1952–1953 lectures at Columbia University in full, giving a vivid look at how one of the most important global Buddhist figures of the twentieth century interpreted Zen for an American audience.