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BooksTwo important publications from The Zen Studies Society are still available (see below), The Book Of Rinzai and Selected Teishos on Gateless Gate. In them we clearly hear the voices of the ancients through the teachers of today. There are limited quantities and are offered only through us. |
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Eloquent Silence by Nyogen Senzaki, translated by Roko Sherry Chayat, Forward by Eido Shimano One of the first pioneers of Zen in the West, Nyogen Senzaki taught the transformative path of Zen in everyday life. He had a rare purity of intent and an unswerving dedication to the ideals of wisdom, compassion and simplicity. This landmark collection offers his complete, previously unpublished commentary on The Gateless Gate (Mumonkan), along with many essays, Dharma talks, letters, poetry and calligraphy. His example of true practice and incisive clear vision is an inspiration much needed in the world today. Paperback. $17.95 |
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Rohatsu Exhortations By Hakuin Ekaku Zenji Translated by Eido Shimano with Roko Sherry Chayat Hakuin's clarity and energy is directly expressed in this new translation. Although they are traditionally given each night during Rohatsu sesshin at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, these exhortations can continue to sustain and encourage us at any time of the year. Paper, illustrated, in English and Japanese, 42 pages, $10.00 |
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The Book Of Rinzai The Recorded Sayings Of Master Rinzai (Linji) A clear, penetrating and dynamic new translation by Eido Shimano Roshi, one of the few modern Japanese Zen Masters teaching in the west. From 9th century China, Rinzai presents us with the perfect guidebook for 21st century America. Hardcover, $30.00 |
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Selected Teishos on Gateless Gate by Yamakawa Sogen Roshi Through rare historical anecdotes, as well as his own insights and experiences, Yamakawa Roshi brings these famous koans to life. Translated from the Japanese by Saiun Atsumi Hara. Hardcover, 164 pages, $20.00 |
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Aigo no Chikara (The Power of Loving Words) by Eido Shimano Roshi A new collection of talks and essays in Japanese. Hardcover, $25.00 |
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Selected Teishos on Gateless Gate by Yamakawa Sogen Roshi In the original Japanese. Printed in and imported from Japan. Paperback, $25.00 |
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Like a Dream, Like a Fantasy The Zen Teachings of Nyogen Senzaki The commentaries, translations, and poetry of one of the first voices of Zen in the new world long out of print has been re-issued. Paperback, $16.95 For additional Wisdom Publications, visit http://www.wisdompubs.org. |
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Endless Vow: The Zen Path of Soen Nakagawa Presented with introduction by Eido T. Shimano Roshi; compiled and translated by Kaz Tanahashi and Roko Sherry Chayat. A comprehensive and illuminating selection of Soen Roshi's haiku, diaries and correspondence with haiku in Japanese and English. A must for serious students of Zen and a fascinating look into the transmission of Zen to America. Paperback, $13.00 |
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Bussho: The Buddha Nature Skillfully expressing his realization of emptiness, Dogen tears the concept of Buddha-nature to pieces. For him, the buddha nature is not something human beings can awaken to. It is not a nature as such. It is there- without anything missing. Excerpts from Dogen's masterwork Shobogenzo. Introduced and translated by Eido T. Shimano Roshi and Charles Vacher. One volume in Japanese, French and English. $29.00 |
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Uji: Being-Time In Uji, Dogen presents his realization that being (existence) is synonymous with time. To understand being-time is to understand the ultimate reality. These excerpts from Dogen's Masterwork Shobogenzo are introduced and translated by Eido T. Shimano Roshi and Charles Vacher. One volume in Japanese, French and English. In paper, $29.00 |
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Three Bowls: Vegetarian Recipes from an American Zen Monastery A wonderful collection of vegetarian recipes from former Tenzo (head chef) of DBZ, Seppo Ed Farrey and Zen student Myochi Nancy O'Hara with a forward and calligraphy by Eido Shimano Roshi. This lovely book also offers a look at life in the monastery and the inspiration behind the preparation of our meals. Paperback, $20.00. |
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Zen Grove Handbook (Zenrinkushu) Editor, Zenrin Robert Lewis. Each phrase or jakugo is an expression of enlightment in the Japanese Rinzai Zen tradition. Phrases have been translated anew from the Chinese original into colloquial American English. With these close interlinear English translations, this book can be used as a beginning (Zen) Chinese-English reader. With an introduction and calligraphy by Eido Roshi. Hardcover, 497 pages, $39.95 |
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The Book Of The Zen Grove, (Zenrinkdushu) Excerpts from the Zen Grove Handbook (see above). Each phrase has been translated from the Chinese original into colloquial American English. With these close interlinear English translations, this book can be used as a beginning (Zen) Chinese-English reader. Softcover, 130 pages, $16.90 |
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Daily Sutras Here you will find our morning service, and several other chanting services. Also includes selected readings by Master Rinzai, Obaku and others. Revised, beautifully designed and printed, bound in the traditional Japanese sutra book style. In English, and Japanese Romanized text, for chanting and study. Cloth with protective slipcase. $20.00 |
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Diamond Sutra, Lotus Sutra (Chapter XXV) and The Surangama Dharani The only one of its kind with English translation and Japanese Romanized text, for chanting and study. Beautifully designed and printed, bound in the traditional Japanese sutra book style. Includes notes. Cloth with protective slipcase. $25.00 |
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