Dharma books

***Jason*** · 07-17-2005, 03:56 AM

I have a few books that I have already read. I was thinking of what to do with them. I decided that making them a gift of dana would be a nice thing to do. If anyone would like one I will be happy to mail it to you. If you are interested in having one sent to you please PM me with the title and address where I should mail it. Also, feel free to look up reviews of these books to see if they are something you'd be interested in. The books are as followed:

Where is your Buddha Nature by Hsing Yun. It is mostly short stories divided into sections about the Buddha, stories of Cha'an masters, stories about people, stories about devotees, stories about Hing Yun, stories about disciples. stories about animals, and stories about monastics. Very simple and quick read in the Chinese Cha'an tradition.

Sermons of a Buddhist Abbot by Soyen Shaku. A collection of lectures and articles of Abbot Soyen Shaku. They were given around the early 1900's. These talks were given to Westerners and equates Buddhist ideals with the Western equivalent of "God". It is in the Japanese Zen tradition and I recommend it for a person who believes in God or has at one time. It makes some of the Zen ideas more understandable.

Infinite Circle by Bernie Glassman. He tries to clarify the words of Fukanzazengi (aUniversal Principles of Zazen) written by Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Japanese Soto Zen tradition. Not a bad book although I know little of Zen to say if it's right on or not.

Touching Peace by Thich Nhat Hahn. Simple and quick read about mindful living. Good advice for everyday living. Thich Nhat Hahn is a Vietnamese monk in the Zen tradition.

The Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch on the Pristine Orthodox Dharma translated from the Chinese by Fung and Fung. This Sutra was reported to have been spoken by the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng almost 1300 years ago. A bit complicated with many terms that may be unfamiliar, but quite good nonetheless. Chinese Cha'an tradition.

Brian · 07-17-2005, 11:40 AM

And thus, our book exchange begins

***Jason*** · 07-17-2005, 02:20 PM

Ok so Touching Peace by Thich Nhat Hahn is gone, the rest are still available.

***Jason*** · 07-20-2005, 01:30 AM

Anyone?

Books.

Free.

comicallyinsane · 07-20-2005, 02:07 AM

I would ask for them all but I am getting one already and I would like it if everyone got one. Elohim if no one wants them in the end I will take them. After I read them I will offer them here for the next person to read. That way we can keep the circle of books flowing.

ZenLunatic · 07-20-2005, 08:40 AM

Ack! Would have liked the Nhat Hahn book. I'll pm you about the others

***Jason*** · 07-20-2005, 12:30 PM

Ok so,

Touching Peace by Thich Nhat Hahn
Infinite Circle by Bernie Glassman
Sermons of a Buddhist Abbot by Soyen Shaku

are gone. The rest are still available.

comicallyinsane · 07-20-2005, 09:32 PM

Thank you for the book Elohim. It arrived today. After reading the first 4 pages I got a little tear in my eye. I could tell the monk who wrote it was totally at peace.

07-17-2005, 03:56 AM	#1
*Jason* GOD EMPEROR Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 2,952	Dharma books I have a few books that I have already read. I was thinking of what to do with them. I decided that making them a gift of dana would be a nice thing to do. If anyone would like one I will be happy to mail it to you. If you are interested in having one sent to you please PM me with the title and address where I should mail it. Also, feel free to look up reviews of these books to see if they are something you'd be interested in. The books are as followed: Where is your Buddha Nature by Hsing Yun. It is mostly short stories divided into sections about the Buddha, stories of Cha'an masters, stories about people, stories about devotees, stories about Hing Yun, stories about disciples. stories about animals, and stories about monastics. Very simple and quick read in the Chinese Cha'an tradition. Sermons of a Buddhist Abbot by Soyen Shaku. A collection of lectures and articles of Abbot Soyen Shaku. They were given around the early 1900's. These talks were given to Westerners and equates Buddhist ideals with the Western equivalent of "God". It is in the Japanese Zen tradition and I recommend it for a person who believes in God or has at one time. It makes some of the Zen ideas more understandable. Infinite Circle by Bernie Glassman. He tries to clarify the words of Fukanzazengi (aUniversal Principles of Zazen) written by Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Japanese Soto Zen tradition. Not a bad book although I know little of Zen to say if it's right on or not. Touching Peace by Thich Nhat Hahn. Simple and quick read about mindful living. Good advice for everyday living. Thich Nhat Hahn is a Vietnamese monk in the Zen tradition. The Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch on the Pristine Orthodox Dharma translated from the Chinese by Fung and Fung. This Sutra was reported to have been spoken by the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng almost 1300 years ago. A bit complicated with many terms that may be unfamiliar, but quite good nonetheless. Chinese Cha'an tradition. __________________ I am the best Buddhist ever. I think of the most thought-provoking ointment-related replies around. Don't be humbled, just call me the next Ananda. And celebrate me during Visakha Puja day. That is all. leaves in the hand (Buddhist-related blog) leaves in the forest (non-Buddhist related blog)

07-17-2005, 11:40 AM	#2
Brian The Duke of Nothingham Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 1,274	And thus, our book exchange begins __________________ If you shop at Amazon, consider using our affiliate link to help support our site!

07-17-2005, 02:20 PM	#3
*Jason* GOD EMPEROR Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 2,952	Ok so Touching Peace by Thich Nhat Hahn is gone, the rest are still available. __________________ I am the best Buddhist ever. I think of the most thought-provoking ointment-related replies around. Don't be humbled, just call me the next Ananda. And celebrate me during Visakha Puja day. That is all. leaves in the hand (Buddhist-related blog) leaves in the forest (non-Buddhist related blog)

07-20-2005, 01:30 AM	#4
*Jason* GOD EMPEROR Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 2,952	Anyone? Books. Free. __________________ I am the best Buddhist ever. I think of the most thought-provoking ointment-related replies around. Don't be humbled, just call me the next Ananda. And celebrate me during Visakha Puja day. That is all. leaves in the hand (Buddhist-related blog) leaves in the forest (non-Buddhist related blog)

07-20-2005, 02:07 AM	#5
comicallyinsane Warrior Needing A Fight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Porterville Posts: 1,473	I would ask for them all but I am getting one already and I would like it if everyone got one. Elohim if no one wants them in the end I will take them. After I read them I will offer them here for the next person to read. That way we can keep the circle of books flowing. __________________ I run through the forest and all I see is trees. Conclusions are the end of ideas "Everything's impossible till it aint". Ben Hawkins Carnivale A reverse Buddhist monk let's his hair grow out, lives in the world, and let's enlightenment find him. This is me.

07-20-2005, 08:40 AM	#6
ZenLunatic nacho supreme being Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here and Now (Florida) Posts: 126	Ack! Would have liked the Nhat Hahn book. I'll pm you about the others __________________ Change Your Mind 2006 - www.changeyourmindgainesville.info

07-20-2005, 12:30 PM	#7
*Jason* GOD EMPEROR Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 2,952	Ok so, Touching Peace by Thich Nhat Hahn Infinite Circle by Bernie Glassman Sermons of a Buddhist Abbot by Soyen Shaku are gone. The rest are still available. __________________ I am the best Buddhist ever. I think of the most thought-provoking ointment-related replies around. Don't be humbled, just call me the next Ananda. And celebrate me during Visakha Puja day. That is all. leaves in the hand (Buddhist-related blog) leaves in the forest (non-Buddhist related blog) Last edited by Jason; 07-20-2005 at 03:13 PM.

07-20-2005, 09:32 PM	#8
comicallyinsane Warrior Needing A Fight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Porterville Posts: 1,473	Thank you for the book Elohim. It arrived today. After reading the first 4 pages I got a little tear in my eye. I could tell the monk who wrote it was totally at peace. __________________ I run through the forest and all I see is trees. Conclusions are the end of ideas "Everything's impossible till it aint". Ben Hawkins Carnivale A reverse Buddhist monk let's his hair grow out, lives in the world, and let's enlightenment find him. This is me.

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