Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Gerry Shishin Wick interview « Sweeping Zen – The Zen Buddhism Database

Gerry Shishin Wick interview « Sweeping Zen – The Zen Buddhism Database:

"SZ: What book, or books, would you recommend to someone interested in Zen Buddhism?

GSW:
  • The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment by Philip Kalpeau
  • Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
  • Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice by Taizan Maezumi
  • Infinite Circle: Teachings in Zen by Bernie Glassman
  • The Great Heart Way: How To Heal Your Life and Find Self-Fulfillment by Shinko Perez and Shishin Wick
  • Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World by Thich Nhat Hanh
  • Flowers Fall: A Commentary on Zen Master Dogen’s Genjokoan by Hakuun Yasutani
  • The Zen Koan: Its History and Use in Rinzai Zen by Isshu Miura and Ruth Fuller Sasski
  • Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin translated by Norman Waddell
  • Zen Meditation in Plain English by John Daishin Buksbazen"