Product Description: An amazing true story about achieving awareness, accessing ancient wisdom, and conquering fear. While working with a Japanese Zen master, Vernon Kitabu Turner experienced a spiritual epiphany: with virtually no training in the martial arts, he endured a sensational trial by combat to become a black belt...read more

Product Description: Zen Inspirations offers a selection of appealing texts that bring insight and contemplation to busy modern lives – from the complete koans of the Gateless Gate (a 13th-century collection of spiritual puzzles used in the practice of Zen) to a generous selection of haiku and other poems that are not only thought provoking and evocative but rich in beauty and paradox...read more

Product Description: "Leap and the net shall find you." Zen titles are perennial bestsellers, beloved by gift-giving buyers. Seekers of spiritual nourishment will find plenty of sustenance in these meditations, insights, and daily affirmations from the ancient Asian sages...read more

Traces the origin of Zen and discusses the Zen way of life against its historical and cultural background

Black and beautiful Loop Garoo Kid performs lariat tricks in a circus, but when they arrive in Yellow Back Radio, they're surprised to find all the adults have been run out of town by the children (view table of contents)

An embittered ex-CIA agent, Michael Osbourne is drawn into the troubled peace of Northern Ireland when his father-in-law, ex-Senator Douglas Cannon, is appointed ambassador to Britain and becomes the target of ruthless assassin Jean-Paul Delaroche

Draws on Eastern religion to present a series of life lessons through the metaphor of music to help readers live their lives with purpose, contemplation, and harmony

A highly accessible overview of Zen philosophy includes a basic historical background, a thorough overview of the techniques of Zen practice, and explanations of key concepts and terminology. Reissue.

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai maximUnder the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems--self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life--enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.

Attempts to penetrate the core of spirituality and consciousness by employing a psychological approach to the understanding of religious experience