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Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen?
    #14402841 - 05/04/11 11:16 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Not looking to get into the religious aspects of either but I am interested to read literature's that may relate to this subjects which has a lot of emphasis on nothingness, changing ones behavior, philosophies to live by, keeping peace of mind, discovering one's self,etc........     

Basically readings that could compare to psychedelic drugs only it has nothing to do with drugs and you can spend some time reading on it to improve yourself.

I really like the book 'Be Here Now' but I am looking for something new and 'not' religious.


Thanks in advance.  :mushroom2::aum:

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
    #14402947 - 05/04/11 11:34 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Dr David Hawkins books are all great and I think you may like those the best if your looking for something new and not 'religious', he basically describes the psychedelic experience without ever knowing it. Manly P Hall has a few about buddhism. Esoteric Buddhisim is a good clasic

Hope those are what your looking for

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: Greenvalley]
    #14403157 - 05/05/11 12:22 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

cool i will look into those.  thanks :cheers:

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
    #14403220 - 05/05/11 12:40 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Yea Be Here Now is great. Not many books like it. I see your looking for a book you can really feel and not just play with intellectually. I'd say check out some Zen koans and play with them during meditation.

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
    #14403391 - 05/05/11 01:44 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

The Blue Cliff Record
The Diamond Sutra
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Zen Mind, Beginners Mind



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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: Crasher]
    #14403559 - 05/05/11 03:25 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I cannot recommend this book more strongly:

In the Face of Fear:  Buddhist Wisdom for Challenging Times

It was published last year so it is very up to date and relevant to modern society and psychology.  It is basically comprised of at least 20 big name Buddhist or Psychologist authors like Jack Kornfield, Ram Dass, Thick Naht Hanh... etc.

http://www.amazon.com/Face-Fear-Buddhist-Challenging-Shambhala/dp/1590307577

Secondly, my favorite novel, and very insightful read relating to Zen Buddhism:

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

http://www.amazon.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Changes-Lives/dp/1932073205/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304587196&sr=1-1

Also:

A Path With Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life - by Jack Kornfield

http://www.amazon.com/Path-Heart-Through-Promises-Spiritual/dp/0553372114/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304587305&sr=1-1

And lastly, if you want to learn the actual technique that Guatama the Buddha taught to his students 2500 years ago (without going to a 3 day or 10 day vipassana retreat hosted by dhamma.org):

The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation by S.N. Goenka

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Living-Vipassana-Meditation/dp/0060637242/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304587432&sr=1-2

Hope this helps! :mushroom2:


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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: Satyapriya]
    #14403754 - 05/05/11 05:37 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

"Dropping Ashes on the Buddha" by Seung Sahn.

I've read it several times over; fantastic for getting to know Zen. Contains many koans and discussions with a Zen Master.

A preview of some of his teachings- http://www.kwanumzen.be/page.php?pagename=Brussels%20and%20Antwerp


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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
    #14404424 - 05/05/11 09:45 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

"cutting through spiritual materialism"

"biology of transcendence"


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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: desert father]
    #14404901 - 05/05/11 11:51 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Lots of good suggestions in this thread... try Confession of a Buddhist Atheist by Stephen Batchelor if you want a more critical examination of Buddhism IMO.


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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: deCypher]
    #14407683 - 05/05/11 09:52 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Thanks ya'll.  I will look into all these suggestions.  :aum:  :mushroom2:

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
    #14407706 - 05/05/11 09:56 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

the novel "siddhartha" by hermen hesse. fucking amazing story, very inspirational.  it's very mystical but its a novel so maybe you wont mind.


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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: c0sm0nautt]
    #14408255 - 05/06/11 12:41 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Cool, I will check those out.        Osho Zen Tarot looks very interesting, i checked out a sample on amazon.      :mushroom2:

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: skatealex2]
    #14408352 - 05/06/11 01:16 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Alan Watts- This is It

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: weshroom]
    #14408373 - 05/06/11 01:24 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I'm gonna have to check out these books posted aswell, looks good:smile: That Zen Osho Tarot is probably gonna be my first venture.
I'm reading The Way of the Shaman By michael Harner right now...just gettin into it but pretty interesting

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Re: Can anyone recommend good books/texts on buddhism/zen? [Re: weshroom]
    #14421190 - 05/08/11 07:02 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

I would also suggest The Way of Zen by Alan Watts

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