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  • Zen Vows for Daily Life

    by Robert Aitken ...
    A poetic classic from a major figure of American Zen.Zen Vows for Daily Life is a collection of gathas, vows in verse form for daily practice, similar to prayers or affirmations for use at home, at work, and in the meditation hall itself. Reciting these poetic vows can help us be fully present in each moment and each activity of our lives. These gathas serve as gentle reminders to return again and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Gateless Barrier

    The Wu-Men Kuan (Mumonkan)

    The Gateless Barrier is generally acknowledged to be the fundamental koan collection in the literature of Zen. Gathered together by Wu-men (Mumon), a thirteenth-century master of the Lin-chi (Rinzai) school, it is composed of forty-eight koans, or cases, each accompanied by a brief comment and poem by Wu-men.Robert Aitken, one of the premier American Zen masters, has translated Wu-men's text, ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The White Blackbird

    by Robert Aitken ...
    In "The White Blackbird," Robert Aitken masterfully interweaves the nuances of Zen philosophy with the intricacies of modern life, presenting a collection of poems that reflect his deep engagement with both the poetic form and spiritual inquiry. Aitken's literary style is characterized by accessibility and profound simplicity; his verses resonate with meditative clarity while delving into themes ... Read more

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  • The Practice of Perfection

    The Paramitas from a Zen Buddhist Perspective

    by Robert Aitken ...
    Robert Aiken, author of Encouraging Words and Taking the Path of Zen, is America’s most senior Zen Roshi. In this new book he presents the Ten Pãramitãs, of Transcendental Perfections—namely, giving, mortality, forbearance, zeal, focused meditation, wisdom, compassionate means, aspiration, spiritual power, and knowledge—two-thousand-year-old ideals that can serve us as both methods and goals. The ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Taking the Path of Zen

    by Robert Aitken ...
    There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity.The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. He discusses ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Encouraging Words

    Zen Buddhist Teachings for Western Students

    by Robert Aitken ...
    Nominated for the Tricycle Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Buddhism in America—a collection of short talks and essays from a renowned meditation teacher."The inspiration that guided monks and nuns in ancient times is our own deepest incentive as we establish our practice in a world that desperately needs new forms of kinship and love."—Robert AitkenIn this inspiring collection, you will find ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Miniatures of a Zen Master

    by Robert Aitken ...
    For more than four decades, Robert Aitken Roshi has taught thousands of people the Buddhist practice of Zen meditation, and has led hundreds through their practice of the study of traditional koans. He has authored more than a dozen books, including a celebrated appreciation of Basho's haiku; volumes of commentary on sacred texts; works on ethics, daily life, and social action; and one of the best ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The White Blackbird

    An Artist's Struggle for Authenticity in a Changing World

    by Robert Aitken ...
    In "The White Blackbird," Robert Aitken intricately weaves a narrative that transcends mere storytelling, delving into the themes of identity, displacement, and the search for belonging within a multicultural context. Aitken employs a lyrical and contemplative literary style, characterized by vivid imagery and profound introspection, which engages readers in a philosophical exploration of the ... Read more

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  • The River of Heaven

    The Haiku of Basho, Buson, Issa, and Shiki

    by Robert Aitken ...
    “In this, his final work, American senior Zen Roshi Robert Aitken lovingly ties together two threads, Zen practice and haiku.” —Spirituality & HealthKnown to many as the study of quiet stillness and introspection, Zen Buddhism distinguishes itself through brilliant flashes of insight and its terseness of expression. In River of Heaven these concepts and pillars lend themselves to an exploration of ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Zen Master Raven

    The Teachings of a Wise Old Bird

    by Robert Aitken ...
    A uniquely playful and incisive collection of Zen teaching stories from a beloved American master.A Modern Classic. In the tradition of the great koan collections and the records of ancient masters, Robert Aitken distills a lifetime of teaching down to its essence. Intriguing and deceptively simple, Zen Master Raven is a brilliant encapsulation of Zen in over a hundred koan-like encounters ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Mind of Clover

    Essays in Zen Buddhist Ethics

    by Robert Aitken ...
    A look at the Ten Grave Precepts of Zen Buddhism, the core of Zen ethics, and how they apply to modern Western society."As an American who has trained in Zen practice for many years Aitken Roshi has a special understanding of the problems and questions which plague Western students of Zen." —Yamada Koun RoshiIn Taking the Path of Zen, Robert Aitken provided a concise guide to zazen (Zen meditation ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • A Zen Harvest

    Japanese Folk Zen Sayings

    by Soiku Shigematsu ...
    One of the vital aspects of traditional Rinzai Zen koan study in Japan is jakugo, or capping-phrase exercises. When Zen students have attained sufficient mastery of meditation or concentration, they are given a koan (such as the familiar "What is the sound of one hand clapping?") to study. When the student provides a satisfactory response to the koan, he advances to the jakugo exercise–he must ... Read more

    $12.99 USD