The well-known ancient Chinese oracle and sourcebook of Asian wisdom--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chi
Restorative yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater offers a program of yoga poses to help rebalance your mind and body and counteract the effects of chronic stress.Restorative yoga offers the body a chanc
A new translation of Longchenpa's famous work that presents the entire scope of the Buddhist view combined with pith instructions pointing out the nature of one's mind.Longchenpa’s classic Buddh
A lucid translation of the well-known Taoist classic by a leading scholar--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching is part poetry and part
As a foundation for a contemplative life, the body can both literally and metaphorically help us wake up.A book for contemplative practitioners and people in the helping professions that introduces th
Whether you are new to yoga, returning to it, or want to enhance an ongoing practice, Yoga and You is an invaluable companion on your journey. Esther Myers, one of Canada's leading yoga teachers, br
A new edition of the best-selling work from one of the most forward-thinking and important philosophers of our time. This book is a friendly and accessible account of men and women's places in a
The classic guide to enlightened living that first presented the Buddhist path of the warrior to Western readers—with a new foreword and cover presentation.This timeless classic presents a vi
Dark, earthy, and immensely powerful, the Black Goddess has been a key force in world history, manifesting in images as diverse as the Indian goddess Kali and the Black Madonnas of medieval Europe. Sh
When it comes to meditation practices, the body is as important as the mind - a fact that may come as a surprise to the many people who regard meditation as a strictly mental activity. But, as Will J
This frank account by a longtime Zen student looks back over a journey that began in Berkeley in the heady sixties when the author experimented with psychedelics and started to study with Suzuki Roshi
The Neijing is one of the most important classics of Taoism, as well as the highest authority on traditional Chinese medicine. Its authorship is attributed to the great Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor,
108 practical teachings for cultivating mindfulness and compassion in the face of fear and uncertainty.These are essential teachings for developing compassion and clarity amid the anxieties and hardsh
An imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times, through the Buddhist teaching of the six paramitas or "perfections"--qualities that lead to kindness, wisdom, and an awakened life.In
Short inspirational selections from the great masters of Tibetan Buddhism, past and present--now part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.Alternately sage and humorous, eloquent and pithy, these in
Intimacy is one of the great powers and joys of life, yet all too often it gets clouded by miscommunication, a loss of affection, and a lack of mutual support. Here therapist David Richo shows us how
The incomparable poetry of Han Shan (Cold Mountain) and his sidekick Shih Te, the rebel poets who became icons of Chinese poetry and Zen, has long captured the imagination of poetry lovers and Zen afi
Here is a treasury of 108 short teachings by Chogyam Trungpa, one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of our time. Pithy and immediate, these teachings address a range of topics, including fear
Haiku is celebrated as a concise form of poetry able to convey a singular moment with great clarity. While haiku most often depicts the natural world, when focused on the elements of love and sensuali
Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva is a guide for anyone seeking to cultivate the mind of enlightenment and the qualities of love, compassion, patience, and
