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Essential Basho

Shambhala; Basho Matsuo; Sam Hamill

Basho (1644-1694) -- the most revered poet of Japanese literature -- is best known in the West as the author of "Narrow Road to the Interior", a travel diary of his journey through northern Japan. Included here is a masterful translation of this poignant work, as well as three newly translated travel diaries and a selection of over two hundred and fifty of Basho's best haiku. The translator has also provided an introduction detailing Basho's life and work and an essay on the art of haiku. Basho elevated the haiku to an art form of utter simplicity and intense spiritual beauty. His travel diaries of linked prose and haiku created a new genre of writing that inspired generations of Japanese poets. He is well-loved in the West as well: his Narrow Road to the Far North, by Nobuyuki Yuasa (Penguin, 1966), has gone through 21 printings. This new and broader sample of his writings is the perfect introduction to his work.

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Flash Of Lightning

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Meditation In Action

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Teachings of the Christian Mystics

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An introductory anthology of wisdom from 2,000 of Christian mystical writings, "Teachings of the Christian Mystics" demonstrates the timelessness of the teaching and its eminent applicability for people today. Andrew Harvey has selected writings representative of every period of the Christian tradition--from the Bible, the Gnostic Gospels, and the writing of Saint Paul to the early mystical theologians; from medieval and renaissance figures to modern mystics.

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Understanding the I Ching

Shambhala; Cyrille Javary

Short, direct, and written in a lively, conversational style, this book is a compact, compete guide tot the development and use of this classic Chinese oracle. Javary offers concise, thorough, and lucid presentation of the "I Ching"--its history, structure, and uses--in a surprisingly small volume.

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Meister Eckhart from Whom God Hid Nothing: Sermons, Writings, and Sayings

Shambhala; Eckhart; David O'Neal

A treasury of wisdom from the renowned medieval mystic--illustrated with German woodcut art.

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Spiritual Path, Sacred Place: Myth, Ritual, and Meaning in Architecture

Shambhala; Thomas Barrie

Because shelter is among the most basic of needs, architecture is perhaps the most fundamental of the arts-- and sacred architecture is charged with deepest meaning of all. In sacred architecture, elements known as "path" and "place" can be seen as archetypal forms representing the spiritual path and its goal. Thomas Barrie provides an in- depth survey of religious buildings and sites around the world--from Japanese Zen temples to the ancient circles of stones found in England and Normandy, from ancient Egyptian temples to contemporary churches and synagogues--to show how sacred architecture symbolizes the spiritual quest. Spiritual Path, Sacred Place includes detailed guided tours of several sites (chosen to reflect a range of religions, regions, and historical periods), each illustrated with dozens of photographs and drawings, including: The temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Egypt The "sacred way" and temple of Apollo, Delphi, Greece Koto-in Zen temple, Kyoto, Japan The Cathedral of Sainte-Madeleine, Výzelay, France Brion-Vega Cemetery, designed by Carlo Scarpa, San Vito de Altiviole, ItalyThe author highlights common elements found in these and other religious sites and suggests ways that contemporary architects can learn from the architecture of the past.

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The Art of the Warrior: Leadership and Strategy from the Chinese Military Classics With Selections from the Seven Military Classics of Ancient China and Sun Pin's Military

Shambhala; Random Housepaper Shambhala Pubns

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Ling Ch'I Ching: A Classic Chinese Oracle

Shambhala; Ralph D. Sawyer

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The Path of Insight Meditation

Shambhala; Joseph Goldstein; Jack Kornfield

Insight meditation is a Buddhist practice that can lead to understanding our lives, to clearly seeing the true nature of our existence, and to opening our hearts to ourselves and others. This book is a pocket-sized summary of the practices taught in the authors' meditation retreat around the world. It includes exercises for strengthening mindfulness, cultivating compassion, and learning to live by the precepts.

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Lieh-Tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living

Shambhala; Lieh-Tzu; Eva Wong

One of the three main texts of Taoism--along with the "Tao Te Ching" and the "Chuang Tzu"--offering practicaL advice for the conduct of everyday life.

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The Last Dalai Lama

Shambhala; Michael Harris Goodman

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