Search Results: Zen Buddhism from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Random House: Bell Tower, 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities, with a very faint crease at the lower front corner; the mildest rubbing; barely discernible soiling to the outside edges of the front panel; a short, closed tear at the top of the rear hinge has been carefully tape-repaired. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 190pp. Trade Paperback. With her clear writing style, Smith offers anyone interested in Zen Buddhism a very good basic introduction, including practical advice and a resource guide. While she introduces the reader to the beginnings and diversity of Buddhism as a whole, she emphasizes Western approaches to and developments in Zen. Smith's work is… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1976. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; the price has been partially scratched out at the upper corner of the front panel; the binding leans very slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only the very mildest wear and minor flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches). 145 pages. Translated and illustrated with drawings and handwritten by Frederick Franck. Language: English. Weight: 18.4 ounces. V-642. Trade Paperback. Angelus Silesius… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Broadway Books, 1999. Paperback First Edition Thus (1999), Seventh Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a couple of very faint water spots to the fore-edge (these do not penetrate the text block at all; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.5 inches). 159 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. First Edition Thus (1999), Seventh Printing. Trade Paperback.

London, UK Rider & Company, 1976. Paperback First Edition Thus [1976]; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. The binding leans ever so slightly but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 304pp. First Edition Thus [1976]; unstated. This title was first published in hardcover in 1962.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 1997. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [Fine] condition, housed in clear crystal plastic cases, which show a bit of rubbing [Very Good]. Overall, Very Good+. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

New York, NY Random House: Broadway Books, 2000. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: no apparent wear, but the binding shos barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean, but the pages show just a hint of tan, due to aging. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 431pp. Trade Paperback. Shunryu Suzuki was once asked to summarize Buddhism in a sentence. The audience laughed at the impossibility of that challenge. But the Zen master had a ready answer. "Easy," he said. "Everything changes." Easy was the way he was. Or seemed to be. He didn't tell neophytes they needed to learn much before setting out on the Zen path. "In the beginner's mind, there are many possibilities," he explained. "In the expert's mind, there are few." And, later, he was equally committed… Read More

Munich, Germany Otto-Wilhelm-Barth Verlag, 1958. Hardcover First Edition [1958], unstated. Near Fine in Very Good+ clear vinyl "Glassine" DJ: The Book shows only the most minute indications of use, except for a former owner's lengthy note at the front flyleaf: the front and rear end pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text itself. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to "As New". The clear vinyl "Glassine" DJ shows a small chip at the head of the backstrip and some rubbing to the white titles at the front panel (the larger gilt chinese characters along the outside edge of the front panel of the book itself are not rubbed: they remain bright and intact). A clean and serviceable, but mildly rubbed DJ. NOT… Read More

London, UK Hutchinson: Rider & Company , 1980. Paperback Reprint Edition [1980]. First published in 1953. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers and the outside edges; the binding is secure; the text is clean. The front endpaper has been removed. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 367pp. Index. Twenty-five duotone plates: reproduction of old Chinese and Japanese Masters. Foreward by Christmas Humphreys. (The complete works of D. T. Suzuki). Reprint Edition [1980]. First published in 1953. Trade Paperback. In this book the chief stress has been placed on the study of "The Koan Exercise", which at present constitutes almost the alpha and omega of Zen discipline especially as it is practiced in the Rinzai School of the Zen discipline especially as it is practiced in the Rinzai School of… Read More

Mount Shasta, CA Shasta Abbey, Reformed Soto Zen Church, 1977. Paperback First Edition (1977), First Printing, so stated. First Edition (1977), First Printing, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mildest rubbing to the panels; a small scuff at the head of the backstrip and a short, thin soil line at the rear panel; the binding leans very slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean.Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.55 x 0.75 inches). xiii, 283… Read More

New York, NY Harmony: Bell Tower Books, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus [1997], Fifth Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a touch of wear to extremities; several tiny spots at the bottom of the fore-edge and outside portion of the bottom edge; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. ix, 171 pages. First Edition Thus [1997], Fifth Printing. Originally published in hardcover in 1996. Trade Paperback.

Boston, MA Shambhala Publications, Inc., 1985. Hardcover First Edition (1985), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1985), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. UNDERLINING IN PEN AND PENCIL in the first chapter. Else, Very Good+ to Near Fine in a Good DJ: The Book shows a thin line of faint dampstaining to the head of the backstrip; else - but for the pen and pencil work - flawless; the binding remains square and secure. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, if flawed, copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a minor, unobtrusive imperfections - and again the pen and pencil work. Bright and clean. The DJ shows light wear to the extremities and moderate rubbing to the panels; two tears to the bottom edge of the front panel (1" and 3.5 inches); the price is intact.… Read More

New York, NY Cambridge University Press , 2005. Hardcover First Edition (2005), so stated. Five pages show neat, light PENCIL UNDERLINING. Else, Fine in Fine DJ: Book is otherwise flawless; the binding is square and secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection (the pencil work). Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. A near-pristine copy. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.35 x 1.5 inches). xv, 485 pages. Illustrated with 34 duotone photographic illustrations and 11 details maps. Language: English. Weight: 2 pounds . 33 ounces. First Edition (2005), so stated. Hardback with DJ. 

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus (1994), Second Printing. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to extremities; moderate rubbing to wrapper covers; a tiny stain at the front panel has leaked through to stain the front end-paper as well; a former bookseller's rubber-stamped logo at the front end-paper; the front panel wants to curl slightly; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic imperfections. Not so very far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.15 x 0.85 inches). xii., 401 pages. Language: English. Weight: 20.4 ounces. University Press Paperback. Bernard Faure (born 1948) is a… Read More

Boulder, CO Sounds True Audio, 1994. Audio Cassette Includes Fold-Out Instruction Booklet (Fine condition). One Cassette Tape in Excellent condition (It has been played and shows a bit of mild, superficial rubbing to the plastic case: Near Fine) in a Clear Crystal Plastic Case, which shows mild rubbing (again, Near Fine). Overall, Near Fine. Product Size: 4.25 x 2.75 x 0.65 inches. Language: English. Weight: 2.5 ounces. Running Time: 75 Minutes. Sounds True Tape A233. Audio Cassette.

Los Angeles, CA Zen Center of Los Angeles, 1979. Paperback First Edition (1979), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited. First Edition (1978), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: a mild bump to the heel of the backstrip, causing a slight buckle and creases; just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding leans very slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a couple of minor flaws. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (9.2 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches). 200 pages. Illustrated with Photographs in Color… Read More

Mount Shasta, CA Shasta Abbey, 1978. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Also signed by the author's Zen student, student Daizui MacPhillamy. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 304pp. Shasta Abbey is the Headquarters of the Refomred Soto Zen Church. Denominational Press Paperback. Jiyu-Kennett (1924 – 1996), born Peggy Teresa Nancy Kennett, was a British roshi most famous for having been the first female to be sanctioned by the Soto School of Japan to teach in the West. As a young woman she found herself questioning gender roles in society and grew to become disillusioned with Christianity. She studied medieval music at Durham University and then received a scholarship to Trinity College… Read More

London, UK Rider & Company, 1970. Paperback First Edition Thus (1970). Second Printing (1974). First published in 1960. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use; just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; some sticker residue and a small scar at the lower corner of the rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a couple of minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches). 280 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.6 ounces.… Read More

Boston, MA Shambhala Publications, Inc., 1998. Hardcover First Edition (1998), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1998), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in a Very Good+ DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure.; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows some dampstaining mainly apparent on the inside of the jacket at the bottom of the rear panel; but a shadow of which is apparent at the outside; faint sunning to the lemon-yellow background field of the rear panel along the hinge and along the top edge; mild rubbing to the rear… Read More

New York, NY Harcourt, Brace & World: Harvest Books, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], Fifth Printing. Shows scattered MARGINALIA AND INK UNDERLINING. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing and a touch of faint consequent soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a serious flaw. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches). xxv, 228 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9.5 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Crossroad Publishing, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], later printing [1999]. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; a couple of tiny smudges at the bottom edge to the text block; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.4 x 0.75 inches). xxv, 228 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.6 ounces. First Edition Thus [1963], later printing [1999]. Trade Paperback.