Books on Zen & Buddhism
Books recommended by members of the Portland Zen Meditation
Center:
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Title |
Author |
Comments |
Recommended
By |
| Buddhism Without Beliefs |
Stephen Batchelor |
One of my all-time favorite books
on Buddhism. Batchelor's views are challenging and
compelling. He describes Buddhism-as-method rather
than Buddhism-as-belief system. |
Joel G |
| Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock,
Monster Movies, and the Truth About Reality |
Brad Warner |
Irreverent and amusing
account of a western student's atypical path to zen
priesthood. Not for the traditionalist. Well
in the "Alt Zen" category. |
Joel G |
| The Heart of
Understanding |
Thich Nhat Hanh |
Commentaries on the Heart
Sutra by Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the more accessible Zen
authors. |
Joel G |
| Hua Yen Buddhism: The
Jewel Net of Indra |
Francis Harold Cook |
An interesting explanation
of one of the philosophical foundations of zen. |
Matt M |
| Three Pillars of Zen |
Roshi Phillip Kapleau |
Classic text covering
range of topics from basic instruction, common
obstacles, accounts of enlightenment, etc. |
Joel G |
| What Makes You Not A
Buddhist? |
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse |
Well written book on the
fundamental assertions of Buddhist thought. Written
without pretense, it is an enjoyable read that
stimulates ones own analysis and verification. |
Ben E |
| Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind |
Shunryu Suzuki |
This is a classic Zen text and
includes Suzuki's down-to-earth instruction and
observations. Highly recommended |
Joel G |
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Books, Web Sites, Resource Listings and Comments in this section are those
of specific individuals and are not representative of the
views of the Portland Zen Meditation Center and do not indicate
endorsement by the Portland Zen Meditation Center.
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