This book has taken shape over several years and is offered with several aims in mind.  First, it is hoped that some of what is suggested will strike a resonant chord in the minds of readers and give them direction for their own consideration of organizational issues.  The book also attempts to show the value of applying another way of thinking to life situations, a value that far exceeds what can be derived from simply solving organizational problems.  Lastly, it is hoped that the ideas developed here will illustrate the compatibility of organizations and this way of thinking.

Zen and Creative Management

Business & Money

Low, Albert

Management & Leadership

Anchor Press

Many good books about the rich literature and philosophy of Zen can be found ou bookstore shelves. But there are no books that explain simply, to the interested beginner, how to do Zen - how to sit down and begin to work toward fulfillment of the promises of Zen. An Invitation To Practice Zen answers this need. Its author makes no glib claims or airy promises. He admits that the way of Zen is not an easy one to follow. But for those willing to undertake the work, he offer concise, easy to understand, step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate Zen into your daily life - how to establish a regular program of practice that will make available the wisdom and insight to be gained from the discipline of Zen.

An Invitation to Practice Zen

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Tuttle Pub

A commentary on some classical Zen koans.

The Iron Cow of Zen

Overview:'The Butterfly's Dream' a lucid treatise on the spirituality of Zen, shows this struggle to be the source that makes a spiritual life both necessary and possible.Table of Contents:IntroductionCh. 1 I Don't KnowCh. 2 The Origin of Human SufferingCh. 3 The Inner ContradictionCh. 4 The Spectrum of ThoughtCh. 5 OnenessCh. 6 The CenterCh. 7 You and ICh. 8 Heaven and HellCh. 9 The Method and Aim of Zen

The Butterfly's Dream: In Search of the Roots of Zen (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment)

Buddhism

The Mumonkan, or "Gateless Barrier," is the most widely used collection of koans in Zen practice. For centuries, monks, nuns, and lay people have struggled with these koans as a means of attaining enlightenment. As director of the Montreal Zen Center for the past fifteen years, Albert Low has helped others work through these koans. In this book he provides contemporary and lively commentaries which serve to make the Mumonkan available to all readers and relevant to their everyday lives. He draws upon his own thirty years of practice, half of which has been spent as a teacher, to show how the Mumonkan can be a gateway to spiritual life. His commentaries are filled with anecdotes and new insights into the human condition. The book is structured in the traditional style, with translations of each koan followed by the author's comments. The translations are drawn from the author's own interpretation and from his work with Roshi Philip Kapleau. Excerpts from the Diamond Sutra and a translation of the Prajnaparamita Hridaya ("Heart of Perfect Wisdom" sutra) are included, as well as the author's story of his own path toward awakening.

The World a Gateway: Commentaries on the Mumonkan (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment)

Huikai

Albert Low, teacher and director of the Montreal Zen Centre and dharma heir of Roshi Philip Kapleau, here provides an engaging collection of talks, stories, and articles on Zen. Though the entries range from dharma talks on koans to discussions on Buddhism and Christianity, they all address concrete concerns of our lives and reveal the author's profound insights.

To Know Yourself: Talks, Stories, and Articles on Zen

In this book, Low provides insight into reading and practicing with sutras from the Prajnaparamita School and the Mahayana texts. His insights and conclusions about spirituality and humanity will both enlighten readers and inspire them, in the way of Zen, on their own spiritual search.

Zen and the Sutras (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

First published by Tuttle in 1989 as An Invitation to Practice Zen, Zen Meditation Plain and Simple has gone on to sell nearly 20,000 copies. Now, with a new preface and updated instructional photographs, it's perfect to help a new generation of readers looking to learn the basics of zazen—zen meditation. With a concise overview of the basics and clear photographs illustrating the proper positions and postures, this comprehensive guidebook demystifies the age-old practice of zazen and brings its numerous benefits into the lives of today's Westerners.

Zen Meditation Plain and Simple

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Tuttle+publishing

The Butterfly's Dream: In Search of the Roots of Zen

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Zen and Creative Management

An Invitation to Practice Zen

The Iron Cow of Zen

The Butterfly's Dream: In Search of the Roots of Zen (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment)

Zen and Creative Management

The World a Gateway: Commentaries on the Mumonkan (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment)

To Know Yourself: Talks, Stories, and Articles on Zen

Zen and the Sutras (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment Series)

Zen Meditation Plain and Simple

The Butterfly's Dream: In Search of the Roots of Zen