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|  | Kensho by Thomas F. Cleary
Kensho is the transformative glimpse of the true nature of all things. It is an experience so crucial in Zen practice that it is sometimes compared to finding an inexhaustible treasure because it reveals the potential that exists in each moment for pure awareness free from the projections of the ego. Among the traditional Zen works are a number of important texts focusing on the profound subtleties of this essential Zen awakening and the methods used in its realization. The selections here are taken from: Straightforward Explanation of the True Mind, by Korean Zen teacher Chinul (1158-210), which provides the contextual balance needed to understand kensho by relating it to the broader teachings of the Buddhist scriptures and treatises; several works by Japanese Zen master Hakuin (1786-1769), whose teachings emphasize the techniques used in the cultivation and application of kensho and the importance of going beyond the experience itself to apply Zen insight to the full range of human endeavors; and The Book of Ease, a Chinese koan collection from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, with commentary showing the practical dimension of classical koan practice. The translator provides extensive introductory notes and detailed commentary on each of the selections to help the reader understand the inner meaning of this essential experience of Zen. AUTHOR: Thomas F. Cleary
PUBLISHER: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality 
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 | The Illustrated Discovery Journal
From the author of the bestselling Simple Abundance and Something More comes the means to create a personal visual autobiography. This oversized volume allows plenty of space for collages, drawing, and other outlets for readers` creativity, guided by essays by the author.
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Dao De Jing by David L. Hall, Roger Ames
Based on the Guodian Bamboo Texts, a recently uncovered set of ancient scrolls, the author have revised the classic Daoist (or Taoist) scripture, featuring the original Chinese text along with an English translation. AUTHOR: David L. Hall, Roger Ames
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Philippians by Gordon D. Fee
Introducing Paul's letter to the church in Philippi, Gordon Fee discusses its occasion, purpose, authorship, historical background and theological themes. Then he provides a passage-by-passage commentary that explains not only what this letter meant to its original hearers but also what it means to us today. AUTHOR: Gordon D. Fee
PUBLISHER: InterVarsity Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Voluntary Simplicity (rev) by Duane Elgin
Description not available.Challenges the complexities of contemporary living by discussing a more simplistic lifestyle that is designed to change one's overall thinking and bring more inner rewards to one's life. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Duane Elgin
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Safest Place on Earth by Larry Crabb
The bestselling author of Connecting and Inside Out explores how to create a safe place where people can reconnect with God and each other through spiritual community. AUTHOR: Larry Crabb
PUBLISHER: W Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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