Zen Life

In this series, Om Swami shares the essence of the Zen Living, combing the various branches of Zen and its associated techniques, to help the listener master the Zen way of life. There are 8 core episodes and 4 Bonus ones covering the following: Zazen, Wall-gazing, Osoji and many more to calm and center the mind while living in the world.

In this collection of never-before-published teachings by Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the most influential Western-born Zen teachers, she explores our “core beliefs” - the hidden, negative convictions we hold about ourselves that direct our thoughts and behavior and prevent us from experiencing life as it is. Wryly humorous and relatable, Beck uses powerfully clear language to show how our lives present us with daily opportunities to move from thinking to experiencing, from compulsivity to confidence, and from anguish to peace.

Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the listener through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith.

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...

Shunryu Suzuki, author of the beloved classic Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, is lovingly remembered as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the 20th century - whose legacy is felt in every facet of American Zen. This monumental biography of Suzuki, written and read by his student David Chadwick, weaves together a rich tapestry of stories and memories of Suzuki’s students, family, and friends. In this updated and revised audiobook edition, Chadwick also offers rare excerpts from archived recordings of Suzuki’s teachings in the great Zen master's own voice.

Does anybody truly and deeply love life? Or is that simply a story, a pipe dream, told by people who want to sell you something? This masterclass began with an ultimate belief that there must be something more, something we are all missing. After all, how could life be such a mess of roles to play, expectations to meet, anxiety, blame, guilt, opinion and conflict; causing endless and involuntary overthinking? We seem to live a cycle of perpetual optimism that we never satisfy; we chase happiness for tomorrow, rarely experiencing it right now, in the present moment.

The book The Way of Zen Buddhism & Zen Mind for Beginners goes beyond teachings of spirituality. The main focus of the book is to empower you to reach your full potential as an individual. Here, you’ll be introduced to Zen minimalist aesthetics, which will help you go from zero to abundance in no time.

The Zen Habits Handbook for Life is a compilation of Leo Babauta's best articles on living from a Zen Habits perspective. What will this book teach you to do? Basically the same things that Zen Habits aims for overall: how to simplify your life, how to live a happier life, how to be more...

Zen master Julian Daizan Skinner guides the listener through a sequence of meditation techniques that can safely lead even a complete novice through to advanced levels. Based on his own long experience of the Rinzai Zen tradition, as taught by the great 17th-century masters Hakuin and Bankei, Daizan highlights the key points for success and addresses the pitfalls. Structured around a traditional teaching framework called 'the two wings of a bird', Daizan clearly lays-out how these methods build and combine to create a transformative and sustaining practice. 

Mindful Moments invites you to discover something different: a path to inner calm and mindfulness in daily life that doesn’t require stepping away from real life—but learning how to meet it with attention and grace. This book is your companion through everyday moments—whether you're making coffee, walking the dog, or navigating a hard conversation.

Zen monk Santoka Taneda (1882 - 1940) is one of Japan's most beloved modern poets, famous for his "free-verse" haiku, the dominant style today. This book tells the fascinating story of his life, liberally sprinkled with more than 300 of his poems and extracts from his essays and journals - compiled by his best friend and biographer Sumita Oyama and elegantly translated by William Scott Wilson.

A collection of Zen stories to amuse and illuminate. Includes all the stories from classic Zen literature: 101 Zen Stories, The Gateless Gate, The Ten Bulls and Centering. Includes the soundtrack The Mysterious Sound of Wind In the Bamboo - a 43 minute collection of Zen inspired Japanese music by The Matsu Take Ensemble.

Beyond the meditation cushion, where do you ultimately find the profound clarity, presence, and simple joy of Zen? "Where it has always been—in everyday life," teaches Charlotte Joko Beck, "whether it's raising our kids, working in the office, or even cleaning the house." On Living Everyday...

This audiobook serves as the key to unlocking the answers you've been seeking. Through a series of guided meditations and hypnotic practices, you will uncover the barriers standing between you and the life you desire. Allow these powerful practices to lead you in confronting your inner struggles with courage and grace. Release resistance and surrender to the wisdom of your intuition as you navigate the vibrational tug-of-war between your temporal self and your essence.

For Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, intimacy is what Zen practice is all about: the realization of the essential lack of distinction between self and other that inevitably leads to wisdom and compassionate action. She approaches the practice of intimacy beginning at its most basic level - the intimacy with ourselves that is the essential first step. She then shows how to bring intimacy into our relationships with others, starting with those dearest to us and moving on to those who don't seem dear at all.

The Buddhist Psychology book is not just another book to share some information about Buddha and Buddhism. This book is actually an opportunity for every listener to reach a deeper aspect of life, through this tunnel of Buddhism teachings. It will be an interesting ride that will make you wonder about different dimensions of life. The central aim of the book is to help the listener understand the larger aspects of three universal truths, four noble truths, eightfold path, and 12 links to origination.

Break free from the exhaustion of overthinking and achieve profound stress relief through everyday Zen mindfulness practices. When daily burnout, looming work deadlines, and interpersonal conflicts leave you feeling overwhelmed, constantly trying to force outcomes only fuels your anxiety...

Brought to you by Penguin. The beautiful follow-up to Shunmyo Masuno's million-copy bestseller Zen:The Art of Simple Living. Feel your every day stresses melt away with 48 accessible, achievable lessons in his new book, Don't Worry. Learn to let go of stress, Change how you worry, And improve...

Composer John Cage sought the silence of a mind at peace with itself - and found it in Zen Buddhism, a spiritual path that changed both his music and his view of the universe. "Remarkably researched, exquisitely written", Where the Heart Beats weaves together "a great many threads of cultural history" (Maria Popova, Brain Pickings) to illuminate Cage’s struggle to accept himself and his relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Freed to be his own man, Cage originated exciting experiments that set him at the epicenter of a new avant-garde forming in the 1950s.

Escape the exhausting rush of daily life with soothing mindfulness parables designed to heal burnout and relieve anxiety. Whether you are navigating a stressful morning commute or seeking a gentle wind-down routine before sleep, these short, unhurried stories offer immediate refuge. Ordinary...