Magazine Forward from 'The Daily Devotional Chants of The Zen Centre' Book Extracts Jan 28, 2022 Given that Buddhism is so concerned with self inquiry and self realisation, why is Buddhism also so devotional? The Zen Koan by Isshū Miura & Ruther Fuller Book Extracts Jan 24, 2022 In this Book Extract, Zen Master Hakuin tells us how to find the Buddha, urging us not to seek it in the sutras or words of men. The Tiger’s Cave and Translations of Other Zen Writings by Trevor Leggett Book Extracts Jan 14, 2022 When it is attained in Zazen, the result is called Satori or realization. Zazen is, practice of infinity, conforming to the infinity which is the principle of the universe. Extract from: Wheel of Great Compassion: The Practice of the Prayer Wheel in Book Extract Dec 15, 2021 In this book about Tibetan prayer wheels, Lorne Ladner gives a moving account of his experience with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, teacher to the Dalai Lama. Extract of 'The Record of Rinzai' PART 2 Book Extracts Dec 10, 2021 Master Rinzai points directly towards the true nature of mind in this powerful excerpt of The Record of Rinzai’ . Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening by Guo Gu Book Extract Dec 1, 2021 Chan meditation master Guo Gu explains how to become the master of our own minds in this Book Extract The Embossed Tea Kettle & other stories by Hakuin Zenji Nov 20, 2021 Following a life-threatening sickness Hakuin was advised to take up a new practice by a mountain mystic. This practice not only cured his sickness but, so Hakuin claimed, gave him great health benefits. As a result Hakuin advocated this for his students so that they could practice more intensely. In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn Book Extracts Sep 10, 2021 When the famous Chinese fortune teller Shōko Setsu threw a tile at a rat, the shattered pieces contained an impossible message that would change his life. Magic and Mystery in Tibet by Alexandra David-Neel Book Extracts Aug 7, 2021 In 1924 when Tibet was closed to foreigners, Alexandra David-Neel gave the west a unique glimpse into a land shrouded in mystery. C. G. Jung - Forward to D.T. Suzuki’s Introduction to Zen Buddhism Book Extracts Jul 30, 2021 In this book extract Carl Jung, a pioneer of western psychology, writes a forward for D.T. Suzuki, a pioneering Buddhist teacher for the west. Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chögyam Trungpa Book extracts Jun 23, 2021 Chögyam Trungpa's spent many years living and teaching in the west. His seminal work ‘Cutting through Spiritual Materialism’ was an attempt to address the cultural and practical difficulties that westerners experienced with Buddhist practice. The Book of Five Rings by Myamoto Musashi Book Extracts Jun 11, 2021 Considered a classic by modern martial artists, the book of 5 rings extends far beyond the art of fighting and into the realms of the transcendental. Previous Next 3 of 5 pages (There are 49 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Topics AUDIO COURSES BLOG BOOK BOOK EXTRACTS BOOK REVIEWS BOOKS BUDDHISM AND THE ARTS DAILY LIFE PRACTICE EXERCISES IN MINDFULNESS FILM REVIEWS FOLKLORE IN LIGHT OF ASIA INTERVIEWS NEWS PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGY REVIEWS STORIES Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more Dharma Centre Our online community to complement The Zen Gateway online resource and magazine. Visit Dharma Centre