"Walden (first published as Walden; or, Life in the Woods) is an American book written by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and manual for self-reliance. First published in 1854, it details Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years, two months, and two days in...

This beloved Chinese classic is among the most prestigious and influential books of strategy available, providing timeless lessons on how to successfully, confidently, and efficiently handle conflict. It captures the essence of military strategy with techniques and instructions applicable to competition and conflict on every level and has been in the pockets of military leaders, politicians, executives, and scholars alike for hundreds of years. Thomas...

This classic of twentieth-century literature chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha- a spiritual journey that has inspired generations of readers.

In this pithy, inspiring book, Pema Chödrön presents the Buddhist concept of shenpa--which can be translated as "getting stuck" or "getting hooked"--and shows you how you can liberate yourself from it.

Offers advice on writing creatively, discusses the importance of discipline, and suggests writing exercises.

A pocket-sized collection of 25 easy mindfulness practices you can do anytime, anywhere—from the author of Mindful Eating
Mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health and quality of life, and give you deep insight. Meditation practice is one way to do it, but not the only way. In fact, there are easy ways to fit it into your everyday life. Jan Chozen Bays provides here 25 practices that can be used on the go to...

"Since Thich Nhat Hanh's exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, this Zen Buddhist monk has gone on to become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age. The seeming simplicity of his words belies the power of this teaching to touch the heart and mind and to inspire spiritual practice. These selections, taken from his many published works, together make up a concise introduction to all his major themes and distill his teachings...

The renowned Indian sage Ramana Maharshi is widely beloved--by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Taoists, and more--for the inspirational power of his teachings, which transcend all religious differences. Here is a collection of Sri Ramana's instructions and discourses culled from three works: Who Am I?, Spiritual Instructions, and Maharshi's Gospel. These teachings are arranged by topics such as work and renunciation, silence and solitude, peace and...

A collection of classical Japanese haiku selected and translated by one of America's premier poet-translators. Haiku may be the most popular and widely recognized poetic form in the world. In just three lines, a great haiku presents a crystalline moment of image, emotion, and awareness. In this collection of haiku, translator Sam Hamill has compiled the best of traditional Japanese poetry, with a particular focus on the three great masters- Basho,...

"This expertly curated collection of over a thousand years of Zen teachings distills the very essence of the tradition. Through stories, sayings, talks, and records of encounters with Zen masters, beloved translator Thomas Cleary has created a selection of brief and accessible gems of Zen knowledge that inspire us to see the world with fresh eyes--beyond our usual assumptions and prejudices. The great voices presented here encourage us to let go of...