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  • Do Not Try to Become a Buddha

    by Ian Kilroy ...
    A Zen Buddhist priest paints a picture of Zen in Ireland in this collection of short essays.In this personal and enlightening collection of short essays, Irish Soto Zen priest Myozan Ian Kilroy describes how he came to practice Zen, introduces the basics of Zen philosophy, and recalls the challenges of establishing a Zen Buddhist community in Catholic-dominated Ireland. Along the way, he explores ... Read more

    $26.00 CAD

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  • Buddhism

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    Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist ... Read more

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  • What Is Zen?

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  • The Essence of Buddhism

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    Series series Mystic Wisdom
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  • The Star Spangled Buddhist

    Zen, Tibetan, and Soka Gakkai Buddhism and the Quest for Enlightenment in America

    by Jeffrey Ourvan ...
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  • A Heart Full of Peace

    by Joseph Goldstein ...
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  • Buddhish

    A Guide to the 20 Most Important Buddhist Ideas for the Curious and Skeptical

    by C. Pierce Salguero ...
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