Recommended Reading

The founder of Zen, Bodhidharma, said that Zen does not rely on words and letters. However, most western Buddhist practitioners are not familiar with the historical, philosophical and psychological underpinnings of the tradition, so Buddhist Study is critical to establishing a sound religious practice. Though words are not the same as the reality they describe, when used skillfully, they can act as a medium for direct realization. These titles come from the Mountains & Rivers Order's Recommended Reading List.
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  • The Heart of Being: Moral and Ethical Teachings of Zen Buddhism
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  • The Echoless Valley
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  • Making Love with Light: Contemplating Nature with Words and Photographs
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  • Cave of Tigers: The Living Zen Practice of Dharma Combat
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  • Invoking Reality: Moral and Ethical Teachings of Zen
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  • Riding the Ox Home: Stages on the Path of Enlightenment
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  • Mountain Record of Zen Talks
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  • Finding the Still Point: A Beginner's Guide to Zen Meditation
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