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Zen in the Art of Archery, and Zen in Swordsmanship are two of the most read and respected texts which, paradoxically, bring Japanese martial arts into the fold of Buddhism with its deeply peaceful attitude to life. How did this happen, and how does it work? These are classic studies from two...

With Lord Werner's ability to predict the future thanks to his knowledge of the classic RPG in which the world is based, saving the kingdom should be a walk in the park. But politics rarely makes things so simple... Now, along with protecting Mazel's family and devising plans to defeat the demons, he takes on yet more responsibility by attempting to unmask the villains who threaten to destroy the kingdom from within. Will he ever get a break?

This is cutting-edge science packaged as a practical guide on how to flip anxiety on its head and harness it as a superpower - by world-renowned neuroscientist, Dr Wendy Suzuki. We live in an age of anxiety. Like an omnipresent yet invisible odour you've grown used to, anxiety has become a...

Someday, the hero Mazel will battle the Demon Lord with the fate of the realm at stake. But until that day...he better be carrying plenty of potions! While the hero is off saving the kingdom, it's up to Lord Werner—a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG—to keep the rest of the world from becoming collateral damage. There's no hero, luminary, or warrior of light who doesn't need a friend like Werner! But can he truly defy the flames of fate and change the bittersweet ending of the game?

This is the classic account of Zen from the first major authority to inform the West of the details and practice of this form of Mahayana Buddhism. Despite its age and the widespread adoption of Zen by Western society in the past century, it remains an important and authentic source for theory...

The Lankavatara Sutra, dating from the early years of the Common Era, sometime before 443, is one of the most important Mahayana Buddhist texts, not least because of its influence on later Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese Buddhism. One of its possible early translators in the 8th century was...

The long-awaited new book on the essence of Zen practice from the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind “Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.” In this long-overdue book from one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the last century, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi shares...

 In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. So begins this most beloved of all American Zen works.... 

The world is changing at a relentless pace. How can we slow down and act from a place of respect for all living things? The Sacred Balance shows us how.

Ready to transform your life from the inside out? Discover how you can harness Emotional Intelligence to thrive in every aspect of your life! Your ability to understand and manage emotions—both yours and others'—plays a crucial role in determining your outcomes. Imagine being a leader who inspires your team, earning respect and admiration. A partner who responds with empathy, nurturing deep connections. Or someone who recognizes stress and implements coping strategies, emerging stronger and more resilient.

Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for presenting traditional Zen teachings using ordinary language is well known to the countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. In Zen Is Right Here, his teachings are brought to life through stories told by his students. These living encounters with Zen are poignant, direct, humorous, paradoxical, and enlightening - and their setting in real-life contexts makes them wonderfully accessible.

Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection offers a gentle guide to the Japanese Zen philosophy that celebrates the beauty of the unfinished, the impermanent, and the imperfect. In a world obsessed with perfection, this audiobook invites you to slow down, reflect, and simplify.

Hydroponics isn't complicated or expensive. Start your garden with ease, even as a beginner. With this book, build your hydroponics system and enjoy a thriving source of fresh food!

At turns nonchalantly hip and charmingly deranged, Suzuki's singular slant on speculative fiction would be echoed in countless later works, from Margaret Atwood and Harumi Murakami, to Black Mirror and Ex Machina. In these darkly playful and punky stories, the fantastical elements are always earthed by the universal pettiness of strife between the sexes, and the gritty reality of life on the lower rungs, whatever planet that ladder might be on.

वाबी साबी एक सरल और आसानी से समझ आने वाली शैली में हमें दिखाती है कि अपनी अपूर्णता और अस्थायित्व को स्वीकार करने से किस तरह बेहतर होने की कोशिश से बचा जा सकता है। यह तरीक़ा हमें नए सिरे से आकलन करना सिखाता है कि ‘बेहतर’ होने का अर्थ क्या है, ऐसा क्या है जो वास्तव में मायने रखता है और हम सच में क्या चाहते हैं।

Unlock Limitless Potential the Simple Way: Watch Your Child Blossom with Independence and Creativity Through the Timeless Wisdom of Montessori. Montessori isn't just a trend; it's a time-tested method with a proven track record of more than a century.

The secrets for how to live a happy, enlightened life from three charming Buddhist monks and Toshio Suzuki, the Oscar-winning Studio Ghibli producer behind internationally beloved and acclaimed films including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Boy and the Heron. One visionary filmmaker...

They may have separate missions, but Lord Werner—a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG—and his friend, the legendary hero Mazel, are both working to save the realm in their own ways. While Mazel walks the path of radiance, slaying the Demon Lord's minions one by one, Werner uses his real-world knowledge to help manage the kingdom's internal affairs. Managing refugees, fixing the water supply—it's a lot of work for a supposed background character!

Set in the underground bar and club scene of 1970s Tokyo, Set My Heart On Fire tells the story of Izumi in her turbulent twenties. Through a series of disarmingly frank vignettes, author Izumi Suzuki presents an unforgettable portrait of a young woman encountering missteps and miscommunication, good music and unreliable men, powerful drugs and disorientating meds. Izumi usually keeps her relationships short but complicated, until she meets Jun.

Drawing on her own experiences as a hostess and adult film actor, Gifted—Suzumi Suzuki's first novel to be translated into English—offers a nuanced, frank, and intimate portrayal of the lives of a mother and daughter getting by (or not) in an industry rarely depicted authentically in literary fiction.