Category Archives: Books
Reconciliation
Healing the Inner Child Thich Nhat Hanh ISBN: 978-1-935209-64-5 “A simple but penetrating perspective on transforming our childhood pain and confusion into strength and clarity.” — Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, offers … Continue reading
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Child’s Mind
Christopher Willard ISBN: 978-1-935209-62-1 “An important contribution toward making the practice of meditation an integral part of the school curriculum and, more generally, toward raising healthier, happier children.” Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier Anyone looking for practical advice for teaching … Continue reading
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Robert Aitken Roshi
Aitken Rōshi was co-founder of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship and an active leader in a number of peace, social justice, and ecological movements. Born in 1917, he was introduced to Zen study in 1944 while a civilian internee in Japan. … Continue reading
Pass It On
“Joanna has spun some of the gold of her life into a web of hope. At a time when popular media offer none of the generosity and compassion that nurtures the human prospect, Pass It On reminds us of who … Continue reading
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Together We Are One
Honoring Our Diversity, Celebrating Our Connection Thich Nhat Hanh Together We Are One demonstrates how connecting with our ancestors and our unique cultural background can lead us to a deeper sense of community. With emphasis that a mindful approach to … Continue reading
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Wonderland, The Zen of Alice
Daniel Doen Silberberg weaves the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the The Diamond Sutra, One Mind, and other stories from his own life to explore the differences between how we perceive our world and how it truly … Continue reading
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Mindful Kids
Plum Blossom Books is an imprint of Parallax Press devoted exclusively to children’s books. Plum Blossom Books features an array of titles for children and young adults based on mindfulness and peace education, most notably those by best-selling author Thich … Continue reading
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Sutra Commentary
Thundering Silence Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Catch A Snake These teachings illustrate how openness, non-attachment from view, and playfulness are essential elements for liberation. The Heart of Understanding Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra This sutra is … Continue reading
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Beyond the Self: Teachings on the Middle Way
Beyond the Self: Teachings on the Middle Way focuses on three key Buddhist concepts: Right View (keeping an open mind and avoiding extreme perspectives and dualities), Interdependence (dependent co-arising, the dependent and mutually-created nature of all things), and No-self (the … Continue reading
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Happiness, Essential Mindfulness Practice
“Enjoy your practice with a relaxed and gentle attitude, with an open mind and receptive heart….Joy and happiness are available to you in the here and now.” -Thich Nhat Hanh With sections on Daily Practice, Relationships, Physical Practices, Mindful Eating, … Continue reading
