This classic illustrated book describes the origins of buddhism in one of the world's best book collections on the subject. It not only goes in detail about the

Looks at a variety of Buddhist sacred writings as literature and includes insights from literary theory.

While Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the te

What does Shakespeare have to teach us about mindfulness? What Eastern spiritual views about death, love, and presence are reflected in the writings of The Bard

Nautilus Award Finalist The renowned Zen’s monk’s profound study of Buddhist psychology—with insights into how these ancient teachings apply to the modern