Tea & daily life
The Book of Tea
A short classic on tea, beauty, and the care we bring to ordinary things.
Read free →A quiet place
to read.
Classic writing on Zen, Buddhism, and the art of an attentive life. Read freely, at your own pace.
5 classic books to explore. No account required.
Zen history & interpretation
The Religion of the Samurai
An early study of Zen philosophy and discipline in China and Japan, with an extended historical perspective.
Read free →Early Buddhist scripture
The Dhammapada
Twenty-six chapters of Buddhist verses on attention, anger, kindness, and the training of the mind.
Read free →Buddhist history & interpretation
The Buddhist Catechism
A historical question-and-answer introduction to Buddhist life, teachings and practice.
Read free →Buddhist history & interpretation
The Gospel of Buddha
Stories, parables and teachings assembled into an illustrated account of the Buddha’s life.
Read free →Old texts.
Room for context.
These historical works retain their authors’ words, including ideas and language of their time. Edition notes help you know what you are reading.
These editions are listed as public domain in the United States. Their source credits and full redistribution notices are preserved. Rights may differ elsewhere.
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