Some of our members have compiled a list of books that have helped
them with their practice.
Articles
Why Zen Practice by Garrett Kelly, one of our former members.
This is an excellent overview of the practice of Zen.
Zen Columbus Sangha Chant or Koan Book – The black book used during Zen Columbus Sangha’s services.
San Francisco Zen Center Chant Book – The blue book used during Zen Columbus Sangha’s services.
Book List
These books can be found at the following:
•Your local library
•MRO Monastery Store
•Amazon.com
•ABEbooks(for out of print titles)
Books for Beginners
- The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings by Thich Nhat Hahn
- Zen Keys by Thich Nhat Hahn
- Taking the Path of Zen by Robert Aitken
- The Three Pillars of Zen by Phillip Kapleau
- There Is Nothing Wrong With You by Cheri Huber
- Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
- Instructions to the Cook by Bernie Glassman
And Beyond That…
- Infinite Circle by Bernie Glassman
- The Eight Gates of Zen by John Daido Loori
- Zen of Creativity by John Daido Loori
- The Myth of Freedom by Chogyam Trungpa
- Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa
- The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hahn
- Buddhism Is Not What You Think by Steve Hagen
- Seeking the Heart of Wisdom by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield
- Riding the Ox Home by John Daido Loori
- After the Ecstasy, The Laundry by Jack Kornfield
- One Dharma by Joseph Goldstein
- Thoughts Without A Thinker by Mark Epstein MD
- Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart by Mark Epstien MD
- The Feeling Buddha by David Brazier
- Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hahn
- At Home in Muddy Water by Ezra Bayda
- Not Always So by Shunryu Suzuki
- A Path with a Heart by Jack Kornfield
