Buddhism, Zen, Yoga, etc.


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BOOKS ON BUDDHISM, ZEN, YOGA, etc.

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Although my library consists mainly of books on Daoism, there are many other Eastern philosophies which provide inspiration.

Buddhism originated in India and then traveled to China, where it became a religion that has been followed to this day by many Chinese people. Up until the time of Mao Tse Tung, Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism were taught together in the public schools of China.

Zen originated in Japan, and it's considered to be a combination of Daoism and Buddhism.

Yoga had its origin in India, and it's believed that the major text of Yoga - The Bhagavad Gita was written long before any other known book in the world. Although Yoga has been thought of as a physical practice in the West, the philosophy of Yoga entails much more than the physical asanas.

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The following is only a list of books in my library. Click on the title of each book to go directly to the page on Amazon.com where you can find more information on the book and purchase it if desired.

BUDDHISM and ZEN
Dhammapada
Translated from the Pali by P. Lal
I picked up my copy of Lal's Dhammapada in 1969, and I can see that there are many other translations available of the Dhammapada now. The Dhammapada is considered to be the complete teachings of Buddah.

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Compiled by Paul Reps

Understanding Zen
By Benjamin Radcliff and Amy Radcliff

Everyday Zen: Love & Work
By Charlotte Joko Beck

Nothing Special: Living Zen
By Charlotte Joko Beck

The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics)
By Pema Chodron

Remember, Be Here Now
By Baba Ram Das

YOGA
The Bhagavad Gita is to Yoga what the Dao De Jing is to Daoism. There are many English translations of it, each with their own spin. If you're interested in reading the Bhagavad Gita, my advice would be to search through the various translations until you find one that speaks to your heart.
I have two translations:
Bhagavad Gita or the Message of the Master, Yogi Ramacharaka
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, Swami A. C. Bhaktivedanta

Patanjali
This is an extremely old text, and it's been said "Pantajali to Yoga is like Buddha to Buddhism". As with the Bhagavad Gita, there are many English translations of the words of Patanjali.
The version I have is:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Charles Johnston

Autobiography of a Yogi
By Paramahansa Yogananda

Complete Illustrated Book Of Yoga
By Swami Vishnudevananda

The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep
By Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Integral Yoga: A Concept of Harmonious and Creative Living (Quest Book)
By Haridas Chaudhuri
This book is a MUST-READ for anyone who is interested in Yoga.
The link above is to the amazon.com page for ordering this book, but it can be ordered directly from the California Institute of Integral Studies bookstore at their bookstore email address:
bookstore@ciis.edu
You can check out their website at:
http://www.ciis.edu/

J. Krishnamurti
You Are The World
By J. Krishnamurti

Life Ahead: On Learning and the Search for Meaning
By J. Krishnamurti

The First and Last Freedom
By J. Krishnamurti
Foreword by Aldous Huxley

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