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The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment 44 reviews
Philip Kapleau Roshi
Anchor, 1989
The Hell of Zen Books
+ Only if you are a Zen/Zazen follower
+ a forgettable must read
The title for my review is something I read in the review sections. I am an American, don't speak or write Japanese or Chinese...like most practicing Americans. This means that we for the most part have to trust what the writers of a way purportedly beyond words and letters have to say on reams and ...
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Spontaneous Awakening 11 reviews
Adyashanti
Sounds True, 2005
Not Two
+ Very Inspiring and Useful
+ Jeepers
+ if you are ready to let go you'll get something out of this
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Spirituality For Dummies (For Dummies (Religion & Spirituality))10 reviews
Sharon Janis
For Dummies, 2008
This book was EXACTLY what I was looking for!!
+ Introduction to Spirituality For Dummies and author Sharon Janis
+ Really liked "Spirituality for Dummies"
+ Great introduction to spirituality!
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The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom10 reviews
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
A reviewer's path
+ Dalai Lama - my new daily meditations
+ A Really Positive Daily Read
+ Great Wisdom
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library)136 reviews
Shunryu Suzuki
Shambhala, 2006
excellent intro to zen
+ a great book and even better b/c you can find it free online
+ A Beginner Always
+ A book that grows and dies with you
+ A must for your library
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Osho Zen Tarot: The Transcendental Game Of Zen 97 reviews
Osho
St. Martin's Press, 1995
Tarot Cards
+ Wonderfull
+ Osho Zen Tarot
+ Divine Guidance
+ Osho Zen Tarot
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The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality20 reviews
Andre Comte-Sponville
Viking Adult, 2007
Wisdom, not polemic
+ A little book packed with ideas
+ Heavyweight Atheist
+ A kinder, gentler atheism
+ Good consice take on atheism
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Finding Reality: Awakening to Spiritual Freedom5 reviews
Keith Loy
AuthorHouse, 2008
An eye opener
+ Genuine, simple and humourous
+ clear & honest straight talking!
Just the kind of realist this subject needs. He asks you to go beyond authority, belief or path and into reality; the present moment. You have to be ready to let go of what he calls second hand opinions when reading this book, because he completely shreds some misleading teachings, and much of the ...
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True Meditation: Discover the Freedom of Pure Awareness14 reviews
Adyashanti
Sounds True, 2006
Shikantaza
+ I've Enjoyed the Audio CD
+ MY NEWEST INTEREST....
+ Adyashanti Style Meditation in a Nutshell
+ Yes.
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Simple Spirituality: Learning to See God in a Broken World8 reviews
Christopher L. Heuertz
IVP Books, 2008
A needed challenge to the church.
+ Beautiful and Heartbreaking
+ Smple Spirituality
+ complicated simplicity
+ Simple, yet profound
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How to See Yourself As You Really Are14 reviews
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Atria, 2007
Mind-blowing...
+ Ah, so this is how you do it...
+ Inspiring and practical
+ How to See Yourself as You Really Are/H.H.Dalai Lama
+ Delai Lama's writings
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Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind26 reviews
Roger Walsh
Wiley, 2000
Essential Spirituality
+ Easy to grasp, yet thorough
+ A Masterpiece
+ Pragmatic Spirituality
+ An Essential Book for Your Spiritual Life
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Life Without a Centre: Awakening from the Dream of Separation16 reviews
Jeff Foster
Non-Duality Press, 2006
A cup of tea
+ Exquisite, clear expression of nonduality
This book is not for beginners or those unfamiliar with non-duality. This book will be highly appreciated by those who have read the works of Ramana and Nisargadatta to name a few well known masters on non-duality.
In Part Three of the book, "A cup of tea", coincidentally, I have been practicing ...
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The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning50 reviews
Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
Bantam, 1993
Changed my sobriety
+ An Outstanding Resource for Spiritual Enhancement
+ Excellent book on spirituality
+ One of the most important books I've read
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The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality45 reviews
Dalai Lama
Broadway, 2006
A profound and insightful book.
+ His Holiness studies science to look for connections to Buddhism
+ An intelligent & sincere bridge builder.
+ Hello, Dalai
+ a wise and interesting opinion
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The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning50 reviews
Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
Bantam, 1993
Changed my sobriety
+ An Outstanding Resource for Spiritual Enhancement
+ Excellent book on spirituality
+ One of the most important books I've read
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The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom10 reviews
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
A reviewer's path
+ Dalai Lama - my new daily meditations
+ A Really Positive Daily Read
+ Great Wisdom
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The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality20 reviews
Andre Comte-Sponville
Viking Adult, 2007
Wisdom, not polemic
+ A little book packed with ideas
+ Heavyweight Atheist
+ A kinder, gentler atheism
+ Good consice take on atheism
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Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind26 reviews
Roger Walsh
Wiley, 2000
Essential Spirituality
+ Easy to grasp, yet thorough
+ A Masterpiece
+ Pragmatic Spirituality
+ An Essential Book for Your Spiritual Life
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Life Without a Centre: Awakening from the Dream of Separation16 reviews
Jeff Foster
Non-Duality Press, 2006
A cup of tea
+ Exquisite, clear expression of nonduality
This book is not for beginners or those unfamiliar with non-duality. This book will be highly appreciated by those who have read the works of Ramana and Nisargadatta to name a few well known masters on non-duality.
In Part Three of the book, "A cup of tea", coincidentally, I have been practicing ...
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