Magazine Series Peaks and Lamas by Marco Pallis Book Extracts Sep 24, 2021 Marco Pallis (1895-1989) was a member of the Traditionalists, a group of writers who believed in the ‘Perennial Wisdom’ of all religions. In later life he worked for the Tibet Society housing many refugees in his London flat witnessing the strange and magic culture of the Tibetan refugees 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. The Illuminated Lotus Sutra Project Aug 23, 2021 From the archive, we present an article with images from the work of Roberta Mansell who spent many years illuminating perhaps the most famous Mahayana sutra - The Lotus Sutra. Series The Narrow Road To The Deep North ...by Matsuo Bashō Book Extracts Aug 20, 2021 Matsuo Bashō (1644-94) was on of the greatest of the Japanese haiku poets. The vitality and flexibility his genius gave to the strict 17 syllable form brought haiku to a level of immaculate perfection. 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. Extract of The Record of Rinzai Book Extracts Jun 4, 2021 A collection of stories and teachings by Rinzai Gigen, the father of Rinzai Zen, this record captures the essence of Zen training and practice. Book Extracts: The Three Pillars of Zen Book extracts May 6, 2021 At Hosshin-ji, noted for its severe sesshin, there is a unique discipline for combatting the fatigued, faltering mind. A Sermon on the Original Face Book Extracts Apr 14, 2021 The 'Original Face', sometimes called 'True Face', is a descriptor in Zen for 'Buddha-nature' which is the ground of all Being. ‘A Pilgrim’s Guide to Forty-Six Temples' by Shiro Usui Book Extracts Feb 24, 2021 In this book extract we look at the history of Daitokuji temple, a sometimes controversial yet prolific Zen temple. Previous Next 4 of 6 pages (There are 63 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 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
