Sean Murphy

ZEN BOOKS

In One Bird, One Stone, I give a full list of suggested reading, including individuals’ personal accounts of their own Zen training, books by contemporary teachers, and works on koan study, Zen and creativity and Zen travel. Here are some of the books that have been particularly important to me in my own practice.

The Eight Gates of Zen – John Daido Loori
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind – Shunryu Suzuki
The Three Pillars of Zen – Philip Kapleau
Nine-Headed Dragon River – Peter Matthiessen
The Snow Leopard – Peter Matthiessen
Everyday Zen – Charlotte Joko Beck
Taking the Path of Zen – Robert Aitken
Long Quiet Highway – Natalie Goldberg
The Bones of the Master - George Crane

The Complete Guide to Buddhist America by Don Morreale, is a terrific source for finding centers and local sitting groups. Also see The Buddhist Directory by Peter Lorie and Julie Foakes.