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The Buddha's Way by H. Saddhatissa Some people say that Zen Buddhism is not a religion but more a way of life and as a Zen practitioner, I fully agree with this. The "Way" is not only found in churches, temples or by doing some elaborate ritual, but in life itself - in fact, in your very own "back yard". The Buddha's Way is a valuable guide and inspiration to those interested in following the Way of the Buddha and those who are "old hands" at the practice, because Zen needs to be tautological. That means its lessons are repeated over and over again; in the words of the old masters - "one needs to see the same, unsame world through fresh eyes". In The Buddha's Way, Dr Saddhatissa wastes no time in getting right into the heart of Budda's teaching, its paradoxes and difficulties and the great rewards that can be experienced through Nirvana. His language is simple and easy to understand throughout the book and anyone who is serious about following this path will find it of paramount assistance. Click on the Title to purchase - UK The Buddha's Way (Please note: This book may need to be put on order) Click on the title to purchase from Amazon USA The Buddha's way   The Three Pillars of Zen by Roshi Philip Kapleau This book is to be highly recommended for all beginners starting out in Zen. Roshi Kapleau addresses the problems of westerners eager to practice Zen but who have no access to a Zen master to guide and teach them. A full explanation of zazen and instruction of how to practice it is given. Also included are many case histories of students of Zen and the difficulties they experienced and overcome. Personally, I found this book to be invaluable to me when I first started with Zen and it greatly inspired me when I felt downhearted and ready to give up during the early years of my Zen practice. In fact this is a book I still refer to time and time again and the inspirations and insights I receive from it pages still surprises me after owning it for nearly a quarter of a century! I cannot praise Roshi Kapleau's way with words enough! Click on the Title to purchase from Amazon UK The Three Pillars of Zen Click on the title to purchase from Amazon USA The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment   Enter your search terms Submit search form   Further Reading... Books UK: Purchases from United Kingdom Books on Pesonal & Spiritual Balance Books USA: Purchase from United States Books on Pesonal & Spiritual Balance

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