Zen Philosophy Books

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Tao Te Ching Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 185,297 ratings — published -350
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 50,533 ratings — published 1970
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Phaedrus, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 3.78 — 247,869 ratings — published 1974
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The Way of Zen The Way of Zen (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 23,717 ratings — published
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The Bodhisattva's Brain : Buddhism Naturalized The Bodhisattva's Brain : Buddhism Naturalized (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.72 — 309 ratings — published 2011
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Everyday Zen: Love & Work Everyday Zen: Love & Work (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 6,429 ratings — published 1989
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Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 8,585 ratings — published 1957
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Zen-Brain Reflections: Reviewing Recent Developments in Meditation and States of Consciousness Zen-Brain Reflections: Reviewing Recent Developments in Meditation and States of Consciousness (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.51 — 47 ratings — published 2006
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 396,375 ratings — published 2010
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Lao Tsu: Tao Te Ching Lao Tsu: Tao Te Ching (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.49 — 136 ratings — published
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Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo, Book 1 Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo, Book 1 (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.44 — 252 ratings — published 1994
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The Zen of Zombie: Better Living Through the Undead (Zen of Zombie Series) The Zen of Zombie: Better Living Through the Undead (Zen of Zombie Series)
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avg rating 3.40 — 1,565 ratings — published 2007
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Ed Parker's The Zen of Kenpo Ed Parker's The Zen of Kenpo (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.61 — 70 ratings — published 1982
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.93 — 919 ratings — published 2000
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The Tao of Poop: Keeping Your Sanity (and Your Soul) While Raising a Baby The Tao of Poop: Keeping Your Sanity (and Your Soul) While Raising a Baby
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avg rating 3.55 — 67 ratings — published 2006
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Stone Soup Stone Soup (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 15,115 ratings — published 2003
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Christmas Is Good!: Trixie Treats & Holiday Wisdom Christmas Is Good!: Trixie Treats & Holiday Wisdom (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 524 ratings — published 2005
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On the Varieties of Attention: A BIT of Selfless Insight (MIT Press BITS) On the Varieties of Attention: A BIT of Selfless Insight (MIT Press BITS)
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avg rating 4.67 — 3 ratings — published 2014
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Untamed Untamed (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.97 — 521,516 ratings — published 2020
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Zen and the Art of Happiness Zen and the Art of Happiness (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 5,157 ratings — published 2006
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Zen Ties Zen Ties (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 2,316 ratings — published 2008
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Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 24 ratings — published 2003
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Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.85 — 982 ratings — published 2010
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The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.53 — 1,538 ratings — published 1999
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Ethics for the New Millennium Ethics for the New Millennium (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 4,515 ratings — published 1999
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Entering the Tao: Master Ni's Guidance for Self-Cultivation Entering the Tao: Master Ni's Guidance for Self-Cultivation (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.90 — 41 ratings — published 1997
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.86 — 1,446,515 ratings — published 2016
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The Tao of Inner Peace The Tao of Inner Peace (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 1,107 ratings — published 1990
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The Tao of Motherhood The Tao of Motherhood (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.48 — 191 ratings — published 1991
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The Sutra Of The Forty-Two Sections The Sutra Of The Forty-Two Sections (Paperback)
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avg rating 5.00 — 2 ratings — published 2015
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How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.95 — 839 ratings — published 2005
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Zen Shorts Zen Shorts (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 13,370 ratings — published 2005
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Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 22,175 ratings — published
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Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 3,180 ratings — published 2000
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Tao: su historia y enseñanzas Tao: su historia y enseñanzas (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 50 ratings — published 2005
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Life is Good!: Lessons in Joyful Living Life is Good!: Lessons in Joyful Living (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 516 ratings — published 2004
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Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Audiobook)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.02 — 27,383 ratings — published 2017
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The Dude De Ching The Dude De Ching (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.77 — 314 ratings — published 2009
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The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 9,830 ratings — published 2005
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The Art of Happiness The Art of Happiness (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 126,422 ratings — published 1998
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How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.08 — 9,744 ratings — published 2002
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The Tao of Pooh The Tao of Pooh (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.01 — 132,040 ratings — published 1982
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Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 3.67 — 181 ratings — published 1999
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 3.96 — 41,384 ratings — published 1993
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Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.34 — 399 ratings — published 2014
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Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.14 — 1,587 ratings — published 2006
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Scholar Warrior: An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life Scholar Warrior: An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as zen-philosophy)
avg rating 4.10 — 356 ratings — published 1990
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365 Tao: A Study of Taoist Wisdom for Daily Life 365 Tao: A Study of Taoist Wisdom for Daily Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 3,713 ratings — published 1992
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“Disciple: Master, why do I feel so burdened even when I carry so little?

Master: Because even little can feel heavy when you cling to it.

Disciple: Then, should I let go of everything?

Master: To carry nothing is to have room for everything.

Disciple: But how can I hold onto nothing?

Master: By not holding at all. What is yours will remain, what is not will flow away.

Disciple: And what will remain, Master?

Master: Only what fits into the space of an open hand.”
Monika Ajay Kaul