2007-03-27 04:58:12 · 7 answers · asked by Trigger 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Books you found interesting to read...
2007-03-27 04:59:21 · update #1
Thich Nhat Hahn
http://www.abuddhistlibrary.com/Buddhism/J%20-%20Navigation%20Pages%20and%20A%20List%20of%20Books/Navigation%20Pages/Lists%20of%20Files/Thich%20Nhat%20Hahn.htm
http://www.plumvillage.org/ <<< plum village, this website is still under reconstruction...
http://www.iamhome.org/ <<<< the mindfulness bell
http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/thichnhathanh/ <<< speaking of faith
2007-03-27 19:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by sista! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow I was surprised to see an answer of Philip Kapleau Roshi. He was a disciple of Master Taisen Deshimaru. Deshimaru wrote a few books. I read The Way of True Zen. It made clear some of the misunderstandings that I had from reading other books about zen thought. Most importantly, every time I read it, I am reinforced with the motivation to do zazen. I'm very thankful.
I also read Deshimaru's book, Sit. Not quite as direct as the Way of True Zen, as far as I can tell.
I don't feel that I am capable of commenting on his writings, even though I have only praise for him. I probably don't understand the gravity of his writings. I'm reluctant to submit this answer, but I will because I think you should be aware of Deshimaru. Sorry if that sounds silly.
2007-03-30 14:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will only answer which I considered valuable to me.
"Novice to Master: An Ongoing Lesson in the Extent of My Own Stupidity"
"One arrow, One life"
"Nothing Special"
"The Three Pillars of Zen"
"Instructions to the Cook: A Zen Master's Lessons in Living a Life That Matters "
"Everyday Zen"
2007-03-27 05:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three Pillars of Zen by Philip Kapleau Roshi. It's highly informative.
2007-03-27 05:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey in case any of you Zen devotees aren't aware, there's an "Elana's Zen" page out there and it's REALLY nice. I'm not into Zen stuff except to read now and then, but it's got all kinds of nice things there... DailyZen.com
I don't want points for this, just sharing.
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2007-03-27 05:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books by:T Suzuki
2007-03-27 06:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe in yourself.
Love people, love nature, love everything.
Stay happy and be kind is the best book in buddhism =)
2007-03-27 05:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋