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Meditation, Yoga, and Spiritual Practice Sources
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Yoga Correspondence Courses
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Siddha Yoga Correspondence Course
P.O. Box 600
South Fallburg, NY 12779
(914) 434-2000
Muktananda/Nityananda Tradition
Self Realization Fellowship Correspondence Course
3880 San Rafael Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90065-3299
(213) 225-2471
Swami Paramahansa Yogananda - SRF Tradition
Ananda - 14 Steps Home Study Course in Yoga and Meditation
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
(800) 545-4JOY
Kryiananda is a disciple of Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, SRF Tradition
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General Yoga Books
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"A Search in Secret India"
by Paul Brunton
"Autobiography of a Yogi" Founder of SRF, along with
by Swami Paramahansa Yogananda Vivekananda, brought yoga to
DharmaCrafts the West.
"Great Swan" Life of Ramakrishna
Meetings with Ramakrishna
by Les Hixon
Shambhala Publishing
"Guru Nanak's Life and Thought" Founder of Sikh spiritual tradition
by Sirdar Kapur Singh
Guru Nanek Dev University
"Living at the Source" One of the first yoga teachers in the West
Yoga Teachings of Vivakanada
Shambhala Publishing
"Living with Kundalini"
by Gopi Krishna
Shambhala Publications
"Living With the Himalayan Masters"
by Swami Rama
Himalayan Institute Publishing
"Mantras"
Words of Power
by Swami Sivananda Radha
DharmaCrafts
"Meetings with Remarkable Men" Also an excellent movie
by Gurdjief available as a video
"On Truth"
by J. Krishnamurti
Shambhala Publications
"Play of Consciousness"
by Swami Muktananda
Siddha Yoga Foundation Publishing
"The Bhagvad Gita"
translation by Christopher Isherwood
"The Bhagvad Gita"
translation by Swami Prabuhad - Hari Krishna Tradition
"The Integral Yoga"
by Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo Association
"The Spiritual Athlete" Biographies of 24 of the world's
A Primer for the Inner Life" mystics
complied and edited by Ray Berry
Dharma Communications
"The Spiritual Teachings of Ramana Maharshi"
Shambhala Publishing
"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali"
by Sri Swami Satchidananda
DharmaCrafts
Various books by Yogi Bhajan
3HO - Kundalini Yoga Tradition
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Hatha Yoga and Practice Books
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"Breathe! You Are Alive"
Discourse on Full Awareness of Breathing
commentary by Thich Nhat Hanh
DharmaCrafts
"Hatha Yoga"
by Theos Bernard
"Hatha Yoga"
The Hidden Language
by Swami Sivananda Radha
DharmaCrafts
"Hatha Yoga for Meditators"
S.Y.D.A. Foundation -- South Fallsburg, NY
"Hatha Yoga", Volumes 1 and 2
Himalayan Institute -- Honesdale, PA
"Integral Yoga"
by Sri Swami Satchidananda
"Kundalini Yoga for the West"
by Swami Radha -- Kamloops, BC
"Kum Nye" Volumes 1 and 2
by Lama Tarthang Tulku
Dharma Publishing
"Light on Yoga" -- Classsic Hatha Yoga Encyclopedia
by B.K.S. Iyenegar
"Science of Breath"
A Practical Guide
by Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, M.D.
and Alan Hymes, M.D.
DharmaCrafts
"The Book of Life"
by Roshi Jiyu-Kennet and Rev. Daizui Phillamy
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies
"The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga"
by Swami Vishnu Devananda
Various Yoga practice books
by Richard Hittleman
"Yoga International" Magazine -- many excellent books
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Buddhism - General
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"550 Books on Buddhism"
Dharma Publishing
"Bodhisattva of Compassion"
by John Blofeld
Shambhala Publications
"Dropping Ashes on the Buddha"
The Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn
compiled and edited by Stephan Mitchell
DharmaCrafts
"Entering the Stream" Excellent Introduction to Buddhism
An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teachings
by Samuel Burcholz and Sherab Chodzin Kohn
Shambhala Publications
"How to Raise an Ox"
Zen Practice as Taught in
Zen Master Dogen's "Shobogenzo"
DharmaCrafts
"How the Swans Came to the Lake"
A History of Buddhism in America
Dharma Communications
"Nine Headed Dragon River"
by Peter Matheison
"Practice of Chinese Buddhism 1900 - 1950"
by Holmes Welch
Harvard University Press
"The Shambhala Dictionary of Buddhism and Zen"
Shambhala Publications
"The Wild White Goose" Volumes 1 and 2 Training of a Zen Master
by Roshi Jiyu-Kennet
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies
"Three Pillars of Zen"
by Phillup Kapleau
"Ways of Enlightenment" Techniques of Spritual Practice
Buddhist Studies at Nyingma Institute
Dharma Publishing Excellent Introduction to Buddhist Practice
"Zen Flesh, Zen Bones"
by Paul Reps and Nyogen Senzaki
Doubleday Anchor
"Zen in America"
by Helen Tworkov
Dharma Communications
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind"
by Shunryu Suzuki
Weatherhill
"Zen Wisdom"
Knowing and Doing
by Dr. Sheng-yen Chinese Ch'an Master
Ch'an Meditation Center Lin-chi and Ts'ao-tung Traditions
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Tibetan Buddhism - General
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Note: Anyone interested in the practice or study of Tibetan
Buddhism should obtain the book catalogs from:
Dharma Publishing
Shambhala Publications Inc.
Snow Lion Publications
Dharma Communications
and "550 Books on Buddhism"
Note: There are many excellent books by The 14th Dalai Lama,
Tenzin Gyatso.
"Kindness, Clarity, and Insight"
by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
"Magic and Mystery in Tibet"
Penguin Book
"Initiations and Initiates in Tibet"
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
by Alexandra David-Neel
"Memoirs of Political Officer's Wife in Tibet, Sikkim, and Bhutan"
by Margret D. Williamson
in collaboration with John Snelling
Wisdom Publications
"Ocean of Wisdom"
by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
"Opening of the Wisdom Eye"
by The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
"Princess in the Land of Snows"
by Jamyang Sakya and Julie Emery
Shambhala Publishing
"Reflections of a Himalayan Pilgrim"
"Way of the White Clouds"
by Lama Anagarika Govinda
"Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up"
A Practical Approach for Modern Life
by B. Alan Wallace
Dharmacrafts
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Christian / Applying Traditional Meditation To A Christian Life
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"Buddhism Made Plain"
An Introduction for Christians and Jews
by Antony Fernando with Leslie Swindler
DharmaCrafts
"Christian Mysticism"
The Art of the Inner Way
by William McNamara, OCD
"Enduring Grace"
Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics
by Carol Lee Flinders
DharmaCrafts
"Gentling the Heart"
Buddhist Loving-Kindness Practice for Christians
by Mary Jo Meadow
DharmaCrafts
"Lord, Teach Us to Pray"
Christian Zen and the Inner Eye of Love
by William Johnston
DharmaCrafts
"Meditation in Christianity"
Himalayan Institute
"Mystics and Zen Masters" By noted 20th century Trappist monk
by Thomas Merton and Christian Mystic
Dharma Communications
"Open Mind, Open Heart"
"Invitation to Love"
by Father Thomas Keating
DharmaCrafts
"Seven Story Mountain" Autobiography and spiritual journey
by Thomas Merton of Thomas Merton
"The Art of Meditationm" Instruction in meditation
by Joel Goldsmith by an American Christian Mystic
Dharma Communications
"The Ground We Share" by a Zen Master and a Benedictine Monk
Everyday Practice, Buddhist & Christian
by Roshi Robert Aiken and Father David Steindl-Rast
DharmaCrafts
"The Human Adventure" Modern Christian hermit and ascetic
The Art of Contemplative Living
by William McNamara
DharmaCrafts
"The Other Side of Silence" Christian classic
A Guide to Christian Meditation
by Morton T. Kelsey
DharmaCrafts
"The Practice of Zen Meditationm" Instruction in meditation
by Hugo M. Enomiya-Lassalle Excellent first book
Pyramid Books
Note: This is a particularly excellent book for Christians
seeking to learn full formal meditation. Roshi is a Jesuit
who studied for many years with the best Zen Masters in
Japan. He specifically addresses the issues of including
the generic mystic practices of yoga and meditation into a
Christian life.
"Ways of the Christian Mystics" By noted 20th century Trappist
by Thomas Merton monk and Christian Mystic
Various books
by C.S. Lewis
"Zen and the Birds of Appetite" Writings on Zen
by Thomas Merton
Shambhala Publishing
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Jewish
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"Kabbalah"
The Way of a Jewish Mystic"
by Perle Epstein
Shambhala Publications Inc.
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Meditation - Practice
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Note: Many of the best books on meditation and yoga are
advertised in "Yoga International" Magazine.
Note: Many meditation and yoga books by all publishers
listed here are available from Dharma Communications
or Shambhala Publications. Both have catalogs and do
extensive mail order.
Note: Anyone interested in the practice or study of
Buddhism should obtain the book "550 Books on Buddhism"
from Dharma Publishing.
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Introduction To Meditation Books
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These are particularly good first books, but not only first
books, on meditation.
"How to Meditate"
A Practical Guide
by Kathleen McDonald
edited by Robina Courtin
Dharma Communications
"Meditation" Kagyu Master
Advice to Beginners
by Bokar Rinpoche
Dharma Communications
"Mindfullness in Plain English" Step by step guide to Insight
by Ven. Henepola Gunaratana Meditation -- Vipassana
Dharma Communications Nondenomonational
"The Experience of Insight" Complete instruction in meditation
by Joseph Goldstein
Shambhala Publishing
"The Practice of Tranquility and Insight" Kagyu Master
A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
by Khenchen Thrangu
Dharma Communications
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Meditation - Practice
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"Art and Science of Meditation"
Himalayan Institute
"How to Raise an Ox"
Zen Practice as Taught in
Zen Master Dogen's Shobogenzo
by Francis Dojun Cook
"Kum Nye" Volumes 1 and 2 Good sections on meditation
by Lama Tarthang Tulku
Dharma Publishing
"The Miracle of Mindfulness" Zen Meditation and Application
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Parallax Press
"Meditation"
Advice to Beginners
by Bokar Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"Openness Mind"
by Lama Tarthang Tulku
Dharma Publishing
"Serene Meditation" Complete instruction in meditation
by Roshi Jiyu-Kennet Excellent first book
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies
"An Introduction to the Accompanying volume to
Tradition of Serene Meditation" "Serene Meditation"
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies
"Taking the Path of Zen"
by Roshi Robert Aiken
North Point Press
"The Eight Gates of Zen" Excellent book on Zen Meditation,
by John Daido Loori training, and applied practice
Dharma Communications
"The Practice of Tranquillity and Insight"
A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
by Kenchen Thrangu
"Theory and Practice of Meditation"
by Rudolph Ballentine
Himalayan Institute
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" Founder of the Zen Center of
by Suziki Roshi San Francisco, a classic
Wisdom Publications
"Zen Philosophy, Zen Practice" Zen Meditation and Practice
by Thich Thien An
"Zen Training" Excellent book on Zen Meditation,
by Katsugi Sekida training, and applied practice
DharmaCrafts
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Sufi
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"Adventures in Afghanistan" Meeting with the Sufi central
by Louis Palmer organization, the mu'assisa.
ISHK Book Service
"Among the Dervishes"
by Omar Michael Burke
ISHK Book Service
"Journeys with a Sufi Master"
by Bashir M. Dervish
ISHK Book Service
"Tales from the Land of the Sufis"
by Mojdeh Bayat and Mohammad Ali Jamnia
Shambhala Publications
"The Sufis"
"Oriental Magic"
"Tales of the Dervishes"
"The Way of the Sufi"
"Wisdom of the Idiots"
"Sufi Thought and Action"
"Caravan of Dreams"
Various books by Idries Shah
ISHK Book Service
"Way of the Sufi" Multiple Volumes
by Hazrat Inayat Khan
Various books by Pir Vilayat Khan
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Tibetan
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"A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night"
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
by H.H. the Dalai Lama
DharmaCrafts
"Gesture of Balance"
by Lama Tarthang Tulku
Dharma Publishing
"Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism"
by John Powers
Snow Lion Publications
"Shambhala - Sacred Path of the Warrior"
by Lama Chogyam Trungpa
Shambhala Publishing
"The Practice of Tranquility and Insight" Practical guide
A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Beginning and advanced
by Khenchen Trangyu
DharmaCrafts
"The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane"
Wisdom Tales from Tibet
by Surya Das
introduction by the Dalai Lama
foreward by Daniel Goleman
"The Tibetan Book of the Dead" One of the first Tibetan spiritual
The Great Liberation through books ever transalated into English
Hearing in the Bardo
transalated with commentary
by Francesca Freemantle and Lama Chogyam Trungpa
Shambhala Publications
"The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying"
by Sogyal Rinpoche
Snow Lion Publications
"The World of Tibetan Buddhism" Numerous other books
An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice by the Dalai Lama
by Tenzin Gyatzo, The 14th Dalai Lama
Translated, edited, and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa
Wisdom Publications
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Tantra
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"Introduction to Tantra"
A Vision of Totality
by Lama Yeshe
edited by Jonathan Landaw
Dharma Communications
"Passionate Enlightenment:
Women in Tantric Buddhism"
by Miranda Shaw
Princeton University Press
This thoroughly researched treatise is an excellent book
on the correct, practical aspects of tantric practice.
"Mother of the Universe: -- Ramprasad and Application
Visions of the Goddess and Tantric Hymns of Enlightenment"
by Les Hixson
Quest Books
"Tantra"
by Philup Rawson
"Tantric Mysticsm of Tibet"
by John Blofeld
"Tantric Practices in Nying-Ma"
by Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche
"Yoga, Tantra, and Meditation in Daily Life"
by Swami Janakananda
Pyramid Books
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Taoism - T'ai Chi Ch'uan
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"365 Tao" A Taoist study and meditation for each day of the year
by Deng Ming-Dao
Dharma Communications
"Awakening Healing Light of the Tao"
by Mantak and Maneewan Chia
"Cold Mountain" Taoist/Zen classic
101 Chinese Poems
by Han Shan
translated by Burton Watson
Shambhala Publications
"Cultivating Chi" Meditation, Breathing, Practice
"The Secrets of Energy and Vitality"
translation of the Yang family training manual
available from Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
"Scholar Warrior" Excellent book on all aspects of practical Taoist
An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life spiritual practice
by Deng Ming-Dao
Dharma Communications
"The Wandering Taoist" Training and life of a Taoist Master
by Deng Ming-Dao and Sai Hung Kwan
also two subsequent books
"Chronicles of Tao" The above three books in one volume
The Secret Life of a Taoist Master
by Deng Ming-Dao
Dharma Communications
"Tao Te Ching"
translation by Gia-Fu feng and Jane English
Dharma Communications
"Taoism - the Road to Immortality"
by John Blofeld
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Western Mysticism
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"Hermetica"
The Ancient Greek and Latin Writings Which Contain Religious
or Philosophic Writings Attributed to Hermes Trimegistus
by Walter Scott
Shambhala Publishing
"The Secret Teachings of All Ages"
An Extended Account of Masonic, Hermetic, Quabhallist, and
Rosicrucian Symbolic Philosophy.
by Manly P. Hall
Philosophical Research Society of Los Angeles, CA
Field's Bookstore
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Applying Meditation And Spiritual Life To Everyday Life
Path of Action
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Note: Many books on application of meditation and spiritual
practice to daily life are listed in the catalogs of Dharma
Communications and Parallax Press.
"A Guide to Walking Meditation"
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Fellowship Publications
Note: A practical instruction book by Zen Master
Thich Nhat Hanh on how to extend formal meditation to the
process of walking.
"Chenrezig, Lord of Love"
Principles and Methods of Deity Meditation
by Bokar Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"Enlightened Courage"
An Explanation of Atisha's
Seven Point Mind Training
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"Everyday Zen"
"Nothing Special"
by Charlotte Joko Beck
DharmaCrafts
"Being Nobody, Going Nowhere"
Meditations on the Buddhist Path
by Ayya Khenma
DharmaCrafts
"Free Yourself of Everything"
Radical Guidance in the Spirit of Zen
and Christian Mysticsm
by Wolfgang Kopp Director of Tao-Ch'an Center
DharmaCrafts
"From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment" Spiritual practice in cooking
Refining Your Life Dogen was a great Zen Master and
by Dogen and Kosho Uchiyama Kosho Uchiyama is a Zen priest
Dharma Communications
"Love in Action"
Writings on Nonviolent Social Change
by Thich Nhat Hanh
DharmaCrafts
"Mastering Successful Work" Techniques on how to apply spiritual
by Lama Tarthang Tulku practices to work.
Dharma Publishing
"Meeting Life"
Writings and Talks on Finding Your Path
Without Retreating From Society
by J. Krishnamurti
DharmaCrafts
"Opening the Heart of Compassion"
Transform Suffering Through
Buddhist Psychology and Practice
by Martin Lowenthal and Lar Short
DharmaCraft
"Ordinary Magic"
Everyday Life as Spiritual Path
edited by John Welwood
Dharma Communications
"Peace Is Every Step"
The Path Of Mindfulness In Everyday Life
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Dharma Communications
"Returning to Silence" Techniques on how to apply Zen
Zen Practice In Everyday Life and spiritual practices in daily
by Dainin Katagiri life.
Shambhala Publications
"Scholar Warrior" Excellent book on all aspects of practical Taoist
An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life spiritual practice
by Deng Ming-Dao
Dharma Communications
"Skillful Means" Techniques on how to apply spiritual
by Lama Tarthang Tulku practices in daily life.
Dharma Publishing
"Start Where You Are"
A Guide to Compassionate Living
by Pema Chodron
DharmaCrafts
"The Book of 5 Rings" Japanese classic on the application of
by Miamoto Musashi wisdom to life's activities
Shambhala Publications
"The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation"
Ancient Skills for Modern Minds Techniques from a variety of
by Joel and Michelle Levey spiritual traditions
Wisdom Publications
"The Seven Laws of Money" How to get it, care for it, and forget it
by Michael Phillips
Shambhala Publications
"Thunder in the Sky" Ancient Chinese Text
On the Acquisition and Exercise of Power
translated by Thomas Cleary
"Transforming Problems Into Happiness"
by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Wisdom Publications
"Zen is Eternal Life" Techniques on how to apply spiritual
by Roshi Jiyu-Kennett practices in daily life.
Dharma Publishing
"Zen Lessons" Guide to enlightened conduct for
the Art of Leadership people in positions of authority.
translated by Thomas Cleary
DharmaCrafts
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Retreat -- Ascetic Practice
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"Jamgon Kontrul's Retreat Manual"
translated by Ngawang Zangpo
DharmaCrafts
"Living With the Himalayan Masters"
by Swami Rama
Himalayan Institute Publishing
"Sanctuaries"
The Northeast A Guide
to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys,
and Retreats in the United States
by Jack and Marcia Kelley
Shambhala Publications
"Silence, Simplicity, Solitude" Techniques and practices of
A Guide for Spiritual Retreat a spirtitual retreat
by David A. Cooper
DharmaCrafts
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Women's Spirituality
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"A Rose for Your Pocket" Meditation on motherhood
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Shambhala Publications
"An Anthology of Sacred Texts by and About Women"
edited by Serinity Johnsen
DharmaCrafts
"Daughter of the Godess:
The Women Saints of India"
by Linda Johnsen
Yes Internationl Publishers
"Enduring Grace"
Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics
by Carol Lee Flinders
DharmaCrafts
"Keys to the Open Gate"
A Woman's Spirituality Sourcebook
by Kimberly Snow
DharmaCrafts
"Lives of the Nuns"
Biographies of Chinese Buddhist Nuns
from the Fourth to the Sixth Centuries
translated by Kathryn Ann Tsai
DharmaCrafts
"Meetings with Remarkable Women"
Buddhist Teachers in America
by Lenore Friedman
Shambhala Publishing
"Mother of Knowledge" Formost Disciple of Padmasambhava
Biography of Lady Yeshes mTsho-rgyal
Dharma Publishing
"Passionate Enlightenment:
Women in Tantric Buddhism"
by Miranda Shaw
Princeton University Press
This thoroughly researched treatise is an excellent book
on the correct, practical aspects of tantric practice.
"Pure Heart, Enlightened Mind" Experiences in a Zen Monastery
The Zen Journal and Letters
of Maura Soshin O'Halloran
by Maura O'Halloran
DharmaCrafts
"The First Buddhist Women"
Translations and Commentary on the Therigatha
by Susan Murcott
"The Quest of the Warrior Woman"
A Path of Healing, Empowerment, and Transformation
by Christine Feldman
DharmaCrafts
"The Spiral Path"
Explorations in Women's Spirituality
edited by Theresa King
DharmaCrafts
"Woman Awake"
A Celebration of Women's Wisdom
by Christina Feldman
DharmaCrafts
"Women in Akido"
by Andrea Segal
DharmaCrafts
"Women Saints"
East and West
edited by Swami Ghananda and
Sir John Stewart-Wallace
DharmaCrafts
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Children's Spiritual Books
==========================
Note: DharmaCrafts has many spiritual books for children.
"A Childs Garden of Yoga" Hatha Yoga for Children
by Baba Hari Das
Dharma Communications
"A Treasury of Wise Action" Jataka Tales for Older Children
Jataka Tales of Compassion And Wisdom
Dharma Communications
"Children's Booklist" 350 books to facilitate a
compiled by The Children's Committee child's inner growth
of the Theosophical Society
DharmaCrafts
"Dharma Family Treasures"
Sharing Mindfulness with Children
edited by Sandy Eastoak
DharmaCrafts
"Jataka Tales" Classic Series of Buddhist Stories
Dharma Publishing
Dharma Communications
"Learning from the Dalai Lama" Simple introduction to the Buddhist
Secrets of the Wheel of Time way of life for children. How to
by Karen Pandell & Barry Bryant make mandalas at home.
foreward by Richard Gere Kalachakra
Dharma Communications
"Meditating with Children" Highly respected book on meditation
"Meditation for Children" and relaxation for children
by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D
Dharma Communications
"The Creative Journal for Children" Exercises in writing and drawing
A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
by Lucia Capacchione
forward by Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D.
"Spiritual Parenting
A Sourcebook for Parents and Teachers"
by Rabbi Steven Rossman
Quest Books
Sourcebook for spiritual exercises and activities to
to assist children in developing spiritually. Music,
storytelling, purification rituals, yoga, and meditation.
"Yoga for Children"
by Mary Stewart and Kathy Phillips
Dharma Communications
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Healing
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"Ayurveda: A Life of Balance"
The Complete Guide to Ayurvedic
Nutrition and Body Types with Recipes
by Maya Tiwari
DharmaCrafts
"Chan Mi Gong" Step by step instructions
Chinese Meditation for Health
by Liu han Wen
DharmaCrafts
"Gentle Yoga" Especially for people with physical disabilities
by Lorna Bell, R.N. and Eudora Seyfer
DharmaCrafts
"Healing Words" Application of prayer to healing
The Power of Prayer
and the Practice of Medicine
by Dr. Larry Dossey, MD
DharmaCrafts
"Indian Herbology of North America" Classic work om medicinal herbs
by Alma R. Hutchens
Shambhala Publications
"Still as a Mountain, Powerful as Thunder"
Simple Taoist Exercises for Healing,
Vitality, and Peace of Mind
by Y.P. Dong
Shambhala Publications
"The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing" Taoist medical
by Daniel Reid self care
Shambhala Publications
"The Healing Cuisine" Special information about cooking
India's Art of Ayurvedic Cooking for children, pregnant women, and
by Harish Johari the elderly.
DharmaCrafts
"World Medicine"
The East West Guide to Healing Your Body
by Tom Monte
and the Editors of "East West Natural Health"
DharmaCrafts
"Yoga for Common Ailments"
by Drs. Nagarathha, Robin Monro, and H.A. Nagendra
DharmaCrafts
"Yoga For the Young at Heart"
Gentle Streaching Exercises for Seniors
by Susan Winter Ward
DharmaCrafts
"Yoga Over 50"
The Way to Vitality, Health, and Energy
In the Prime of Life
by Mary Stewart
DharmaCrafts
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Martial Arts/Warrior Path And Spiritual Practice Books
======================================================
Note: Books on T'ai Chi Ch'uan are listed in the
Taoism - T'ai Chi Ch'uan Section.
"Abundant Peace" Biography of Morihei Ushiba,
by John Stevens the founder of Aikido
Shambhala Publications
"Akido and the Harmony of Nature"
by Mitsugi Saotome
DharmaCrafts
"Ki: A Practical Guide for Westerners"
"Ki: A Road That Anyone Can Walk"
by William Reed
DharmaCrafts
"Sword of No Blame"
by Joan Baxter
DharmaCrafts
"The Art of Peace" Written by the founder of Aikido
by Morihei Ushiba
translated by John Stevens
Dharma Communications
"The Awakened Warrior"
Living with Courage, Compassion, and Wisdom
edited by Rick Fields
DharmaCrafts
"The Door to Satisfaction"
The Heart Advice of an
Tibetan Buddhist Master
by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
DharmaCrafts
"The Principles of Akido"
by Mitsugi Saotome
Shambhala Publications
"The Unfettered Mind"
Writings of the Zen Master
to the Sword Master
by Takuan Soho Teacher of Musashi
DharmaCrafts
"Warrior Zen" Key teachings of Zen's foremost samurai monk
The Diamond Hard Wisdom Mind of Suziki Shosan
edited and translated by Arthur Braverman
DharmaCrafts
"Zen in the Martial Arts"
by Joe Hyams
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The Arts And Spiritual Practice Books
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"Creating Mandalas"
For Insight, Healing, and Self-Expression
by Susanne F. Fincher
Foreward by Robert A. Johnson
Shambhala Publications
"The Music of Life"
by Hazrat Inayat Khan
DharmaCrafts
"The Musical Life"
Reflections on What It Is and How to Live It
by W.A. Mathieu
Shambhala Publications
"The Singing Cure" Performance technique
An Introduction to Voice Movement Therapy
by Paul Newham
Foreward by Andrew Samuels
DharmaCrafts
"The Work of Craft"
An Inquiry into the Nature of
Crafts and Craftsmanship
by Carla Needleman
DharmaCrafts
"The Unknown Craftsman"
by Soetsu Yanagi
"Zen and Oriental Art"
by Hugo Munsterberg
DharmaCrafts
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Science And Spiritual Practice Books
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"Quantum Questions"
Mystical Writings of the
World's Great Physicists
by Ken Wilbur
Shambhala Publications
"The Tao of Physics"
An Exploration of the Parallels
Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticsm
by Fritjof Capfra
Shambhala Publications
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Spiritual Practice Book Publishers and Distributors
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Book catalogues are generally available :
21st Century Bookstore -- Spiritual Children's Books
P.O. Box 702 -- Imports from India
Fairfield, IA 52556
(515) 472-5105
Asian Humanities Press
P.O. Box 3523
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 659-8272
(510) 659-0501 -- Fax
Bodhi Tree Bookstore Catalog and Extensive Mail Order
8585 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(800) 825-9798
Blue Dolphin Press Tibetan and Kagyu books
12380 Nevada City Highway
Nevada City, CA 95959
(916) 265-6923
Center for Spiritual Awareness Books
Lake Rabun Road
P.O. Box 7
Lakemont, GA 30552
(706) 782-4723
(706) 782-4560 -- Fax
Chan Meditation Center Chinese Ch'an Buddhism
90-56 Corona Ave.
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 592-6593
Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monestary
P.O. Box 156
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-7993
Dharma Publishing Nyingmapa Institute
2425 Hillside Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-1710
DharmaCrafts
405 Waltham St.
Suite 234
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-9211
Element Books
42 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966
Heian International, Inc.
1815 West 205th Street
Suite 301
Torrance, CA 90501
Himalayan Academy Publications
1819 Second St.
Concord, CA 94519
Himalayan Institute Publishing
RR1 Box 400
Honesdale, PA 18431
(800) 822-4547
I.S.K.H. Book Service Sufi books
P.O. Box 1062
Cambridge, MA 02238
(617) 497-4124
Kamtsang Choling USA Bookstore Tibetan Kagyu books
P.O. Box 27901-452
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 661-6467
Nilgiri Press Books for translating spiritual
Box 256 ideals into daily life
Tomales, CA 94971
(800) 475-2369
Parallax Press Books on meditation, application
P.O. Box 7355 to daily life and social activity
Berkeley, CA 94707 Books by Thich Hhat Hanh
Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
1334 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(800) 634-9057
Pir Publications Sufi books
256 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
(800) 925-3449
Quest Books Theosophical Publishing House
P.O. Box 270 Very reasonable prices
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
(800) 669-9425
Pyramid Books
New Age Collection
P.O. Box 3333
Altid Park
Chelmsford, MA 01824-0933
(800) 333-4220
Samuel Weisner Books One of the oldest
Box 612
York Beach, ME 03910-0612
(800) 423-7087
Shambhala Publications Inc. Major publisher
300 Massachusetts Ave.
Horticultural Hall
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 424-0228
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies Zen Center
Box 199
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(916) 926-6682 -- Customer Service
(800) 653-3315 -- Orders
(916) 926-5796 -- Fax
Siddha Yoga Foundation Publishing Muktananda / Nityananda
P.O. Box 605 Siddha Yoga Tradition
South Fallsburg, NY 12779
Snow Lion Publications
P.O. Box 6483 Extensive Tibetan Books and Material
Ithaca, NY 14851
(800) 950-0313
(607) 273-8519
State University of New York Press
C/O CUP Services
P.O. Box 6525
Ithaca, NY 14851
(800) 666-2211 Orders
(607) 277-2211 Customer Service
Sufi Books
227 West Broadway
New York City, NY
(800) 925-3449
(212) 334-5212
Triumph Books
Box 216
Liguori, MO 63057-9999
(800) 325-9521, ext. 216
Wisdom Publications
361 Newbury St,
Boston, MA 02115
(800) 272-4050
Windhorse Publications Buddhist Books by Ven. Sangharakshita
Heartwood Circle
Newmarket, NH 003857
(603) 659-5456
Yes Internationl Publishers
(800) 866-2672
"Yoga International" Magazine
ZCLA Bookstore Practice Books - Mail Order
Zen Center Los Angeles
923 S. Normandie
Los Angeles, CA 90006-1301
(213) 387-2351
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Spiritual Art, Statues, Thankas, Meditation Supplies
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Charles O.Hara
P.O. Box121
Susquehana, PA 18847
(717) 853-4725
Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monestary
P.O. Box 156
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-7993
Dharma Publications Nyingmapa Institute
2425 Hillside Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-1710
DharmaCrafts
405 Waltham St.
Suite 234
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-9211
Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
1334 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(800) 634-9057
Pyramid Books
New Age Collection
P.O. Box 3333
Altid Park
Chelmsford, MA 01824-0933
(800) 333-4220
Sathya Sai Baba Book Center of America
305 West First Street
Tustin, CA 92680
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies Zen Center
Box 199
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(916) 926-6682 -- Customer Service
(800) 653-3315 -- Orders
(916) 926-5796 -- Fax
Tara Enterprises
Kunzang Palyul Choling Monastery Tibetan
(800) 775-TARA
"Yoga International" Magazine
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Spiritual Practice Video, Audio, Material for the Blind
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Audio Literature Presents Buddhist Books on Cassette
3800 Palos Verdes Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 952-3400
(800) 841-2665
Clear Lake Yoga Hatha Yoga Video Series
P.O. Box 3007 by Richard Hittleman
Santa Crux, CA 95063
Dharma Communications Zen Mountain Monestary
P.O. Box 156 Large selection
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-7993
Specific Videos:
"Introduction to Zen Meditation"
"Introduction to Zen Buddhism"
"The Home Practice Tape"
DharmaCrafts
405 Waltham St.
Suite 234
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-9211
Nada Productions Inc. Hatha Yoga Audio and Video
2216 N 8 Ter.,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
(305) 563-4946
484-4074
Pacific Spirit
1334 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(800) 634-9057
Quest Books Theosophical Publishing House
P.O. Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
(800) 669-9425
White Lion Press Kundalini Yoga Videos
225 E 5th St., #4D
NY, NY 10003
(800) 243-9642
Vasantha Yoga - Videology Yoga Practice Videos
(415) 864-0544
(408) 257-8418
"Yoga International" Magazine
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Periodicals -- Magazines
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Blind Donkey Journal of the Diamond Sangha
Diamond Sangha Zen Center, Roshi Robert Aiken
2747 Waiomao Rd. also on Maui and the mainland
Honolulu, Hawaiii 96816
(808) 735-1347
Gesar Tibetan Buddhism Journal
Dharma Publishing
2145 Hillside Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-5407
Kagyu Life International Tibetan Kagyu Journal
P.O. Box 27901-452
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 661-6467
The Mindfulness Bell Newsletter
Community of Mindful Living Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc
P.O. Box 7355 Mindfullness practice in daily life
Berkeley, CA 94704 Thich Nhat Hanh orientation
(510) 527-3751
Mandala Journal
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
FPMT Central Office
P.O. Box 1778
Soquel, CA 95073
(408) 476-8435
Mountain Record Journal of the Zen Mountain Monastery
Zen Mountain Monestary
P.O. Box 197
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-2228
Purple Lotus Journal
Amitabha Publishing
628 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(415) 589-9559
Shambhala Sun
1365 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302-4886
(902) 422-8404
Tantra
P.O. Box 108
Torreon, NM 87061-0108
(505) 384-2292
Ten Directions Zen Center Los Angles
ZCLA
923 S. Normandie
Los Angeles, CA 90006-1301
(213) 387-2351
The Empty Vessel
A Journal of Contemporary Taoism
Abode of the Eternal Tao
996 Ferry Lane
Eugene, OR 97401
(503) 345-8854
The Quest Theosophical Society
P.O. Box 3000
Denville, NJ 07834-3000
(800) 669-9425
Tricycle, The Buddhist Reveiw
P.O. Box 3000
Denville, NJ 07834-9897
(800) 950-7008
Turning Wheel Applied Buddhism, Peace, Ecology, etc
Journal of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship
P.O. Box 4650
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 525-8596
Yoga International
RR 1, Box 406
Honesdale, PA 18431
Yoga Journal
2054 University Avenue
Suite 600
Berkeley, CA 94704-1082
(800) 359-9642
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Book Stores -- Meditation, Yoga
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Bodhi Tree Bookstore Catalog and Extensive Mail Order
8585 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(800) 825-9798
Field's Bookstore Polk at California
1419 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-2027
Forest Books New and Used
3080 16th St. Mail Order
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-2755
Moe's Books -- Used Books Telegraph and Dwight Way
2476 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-2087
Shambhala Booksellers Telegraph and Dwight Way
2482 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-8443
Shakespere's Books -- Used Books Telegraph and Dwight Way
2499 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-8916
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Centers -- Meditation -- Practice
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California
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Most of these places offer free instruction in meditation.
Call for details.
This listing is primarily for the San Francisco Bay Area.
A few major National Institutes are also listed. For Meditation
and Yoga Instruction in other areas, the following books, available
from Shambhala Books in Berkeley, CA, can be consulted.
"A Handbook of Tibetan Culture"
"Buddhist America"
"Spirit Seeker's Guide"
"North American Guide to Vajradhatu Centers"
available from: -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Tradition
Karma Dzong -- Meditation Centers related to
1345 Spruce St. -- Naropa Institute
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0190
"Yoga International" Magazine
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General
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Theosophical Society Instrumental in bringing Yoga and
809 Mason St. Meditation to the West
San Francisco, CA Origins in the 19th Century
(415) 771-8777
Builders of the Adytum Western Mystical Tradition
5101-05 No. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(800) 245-0041
Hermetic, Rosicrucian, Tarot, Quabalah, Astrology, Alchemy,
Esoteric Sound and Color. Correspondence course avaliable.
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Sufi
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Nimatullahi Sufi Order
4021 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 586-1313
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Sufi Islamia Ruhaniat Society -- Hazrat Inayat Khan
(415) 285-5208 -- Sam Lewis
(415) 285-0562
Many Sufi studies, practices, and activities throughout
Northern California, call for details.
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Sufi Order -- Pir Vilayat Khan
(415) 355-3698
(510) 525-8905
(510) 832-8873
Many Sufi studies, practices, and activities throughout
Northern California, call for details.
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Society for Sufi Studies
Box 43
Los Altos, CA 94022
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Jerrahi Sufi Order -- Halveti-Jerrahi Order
3644 Hoover St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(415) 364-1699
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Taoism
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Taoist Temple
626 Grant St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 362-7898
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Taoist Center Meditation, Tai Chi
420 E 14th St.
Oakland, CA
(510) 763-9352
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Tai Chi For Women Meditation, Tai Chi
Mills College Micheline Bogey
Oakland, CA
(510) 843-9851
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Tai Chi Breathing, Tai Chi
(415) 392-9159 Master Choy Kam Man
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Dragon Center Tai Chi, Meditation, Yoga
Twin Peaks Yu K. K. Seefu
San Francisco, CA
(415) 826-9654
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Tai Chi Tai Chi, Chi Gung, Bagua
Kumar Frantzis
San Francisco, Marin
(415) 454-5243
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Tai Chi Tai Chi, Chi Kung
Berkeley, Marin, San Francisco Fong Ha, Instructor
(510) 524-4718
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Tai Chi Tai Chi, Chi Kung
East Bay, Marin, San Francisco K.C. Mao, Instructor
Peninsula, South Bay
(415) 552-9540
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Tibetan
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Dharmadhatu -- Kagyu -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa
2288 Fulton St. -- Meditation -- Instruction
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-3242
(510) 649-9470
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Dharmadhatu -- Kagyu -- Kalu Rinpoche
1892 Fell St. -- Meditation -- Instruction
San Francisco, CA
(415) 752-5454
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Kamtsang Choling USA -- Kagyu -- Shamar Rinpoche
Buddhist Centers -- Lama Ole Nydhal
33 Marne Ave. -- Meditation -- Instruction
San Francisco, CA 94127 -- Beginners welcome, retreats
(415) 661-6467
74034,1033 -- email Compuserve ID
California Centers in:
Los Angeles
Nevada City
San Diego
San Luis Obispo
Tiajuana
160 Worldwide and 15 USA Centers
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Nyingmapa Institute -- Meditation, Yoga
1815 Highland Place -- Many types of instruction
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-6812
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Padma Shedrup Ling -- Lama Yonten
Box 117 -- Meditation -- Instruction
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 485-1356
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Sang-ngak-cho-dzong -- Nyingma
2508 Eagle Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-1394
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Yoga
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Bramha Kumaris Meditation Center -- Raja Yoga
401 Baker St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 563-4459
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California Institute of Integral Studies
765 Ashbury -- Meditation, Degree Programs
San Francisco, CA 94117 -- East / West Studies
(415) 753-6100 -- Clinical Psychology
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Diane Valentine, C.M.T. Iyenegar Yoga instruction
3740 Sundale Rd. Deep massage
Lafayette, CA 94549 Beginners and seniors welcome
(510) 284-3908
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Integral Yoga Institute -- Sri Satchidinanda
701 Dolores St. -- Meditation, Yoga
San Francisco, CA
(415) 821-1117
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International Society of Divine Love -- Barasanasa Dham Ashram
(408) 688-6590 -- H. D. Prakashanad Sarasawati
(415) 374-7676
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ISKON -- Krishna Consciouness
2334 Stewart St. -- Hare Krishna
Berkeley, CA 94704
(415) 374-7676
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Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco Teacher training program
2404 27th Ave. Certification
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 753-0909
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Jeanne Dowell's Fitness Program Iyenegar Yoga instruction
72 Scenic Drive Spa retreats
Orinda, CA 94563
(510) 254-0193
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Kriya Yoga Babaji
(510) 521-5238 Glory, Yoga
(415) 381-9693
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Kundalini Yoga -- 3HO Yogi Bhajan
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Mid Penisula Yoga Yoga instruction
851 Burlway Iyenegar certified
Suite 108
Burlingame, CA 94010
(415) 343-6682
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Mildred Partansky Yoga instruction
1406 Barbis Way Iyenegar certified
Concord, CA 94518
(510) 682-1335
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Mt. Madonna Center Baba Hari Dass
4456 Summit Road Meditation, Yoga
Watsonville, CA 95076 Classes, retreats, teacher training
(408) 847-0406
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Self Realization Fellowship Swami Paramahansa Yogananda Tradition
3880 San Rafael Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90065-3299
(213) 225-2471
Richmond Temple SRF
6401 Bernhart Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805-1655
(510) 234-2494
(510) 232-6652 -- Secretary, Richmond Center
Los Angeles Center
(213) 225-2471
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Siddha Yoga Meditation Ashram -- Meditation, Yoga
1107 Stanford Ave. -- Many types of instruction
Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 655-8677
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Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm -- Swami Vishnu Devananda Tradition
14651 Ballantree Lane -- Meditation, Yoga
Grass Valley, CA -- Work/study, teacher training
(415) 681-273
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center -- Swami Vishnu Devananda Tradition
1200 Arguello Blvd. -- Meditation, Yoga
San Francisco, CA -- Complete instruction
(415) 681-273
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Sri Aurobindo Association Sri Aurobindo Tradition
2288 Fulton St.
Suite 310
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-1841
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The Ashtanga Yoga Center Classical Hatha Yoga
Yogini's Sharon and Tiffany Shere
747 Century Way
Danville, CA 94526
(510) 743-1436
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The Heart of Yoga - Meditation Premsiri Khalsa MA
Kundalini Yoga Center Lady Teacher
Berkeley and Lafayette, CA Kundalini, Hatha, Breath
(510) 548-9641
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Trancendental Meditation Program -- Meditation
1540 Fell St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 931-1621
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Yoga Center of Marin Complete yoga instruction
142 Redwood Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1850
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Yoga College of India Complete yoga instruction
Bikram Choudhury Teacher training and certification
San Francisco, CA
(415) 346-5400
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Yogalayam / Prana Yoga Ashram Complete yoga instruction
Swami Vignanananda
1717 Alcatraz Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 655-3664
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Zen Buddhism
===========================
Berkeley Buddhist Monestary
2304 McKinley
Berkeley, CA
(510) 848-3440
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Berkeley Zen Center
1929 Russell
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-2403
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California Vipassana Center -- S.N. Goenka
Box 1167 -- Vipassana Meditation
North Fork, CA 93643
(916) 926-6682
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Dhammachakka Meditation Center -- U Silananda
(510) 531-1691 -- Vipassana Meditation
(408) 737-2119
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Empty Gate Zen Center -- Meditation
1800 Arch
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-7649
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Hayward Buddhist Center -- Thich Nhat Hanh
27878 Calaroga -- Meditation, activities,
Hayward, CA 94545 -- instruction
(510) 732-0728
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International Meditation Center -- Sayama and Saya U Chit Tin
1331 33rd Ave. -- Vipassana Meditation
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-1941
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Mount Baldy Zen Center Zen Center
P.O. Box 429
Mt. Baldy, CA 91759
(909) 9856410
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San Francisco Buddhist Center
39 Bartlett St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-2018
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San Francisco Zen Center Complete Zen instruction and training
300 Page St. Suziki Roshi lineage -- major Zen center
San Francisco, CA One of the first in North America
(415) 863-3136
San Francisco Zen Center Related Centers
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Green Gulch Farm
1601 Shoreline Highway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 383-3134
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center -- Rent a cabin, hot springs
Tassajara Reservation Office -- SFZC Mountain Monestary
300 Page St. -- in the Carmel Valley
San Francisco, CA -- Room & Board
(415) 863-3136 -- Summer Months
Various levels of participation, from none to work / practice.
San Francisco Zen Center Meditation Groups -- Call for information
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Shasta Abbey -- Zen Center
Box 199
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(916) 926-6682
Shasta Abbey Regional Centers
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Berkeley Buddhist Priory -- Meditation, Instruction
1358 Marin Ave. -- Practice
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 528-2139
Eugene, OR (503) 344-7377
McKenna, WA (206) 458-5075
Portland, OR (503) 232-0508
Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-3071
Vancouver, BC (604) 738-4453
Throssel Hole Priory
Carrshield, nr. HEXHAM
Northumberland, NE47 8AL, UK
Tel (0434) 345204
Shasta Abbey Meditation Groups -- Call for information
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Auburn, CA
Fresno, CA
Edmonton, Alberta
Eureka, CA
Oak View, CA
Ojai, CA
Olympia, WA
Menlo Park, CA
Roseburg, OR
San Jose, CA
Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
Whitefish, MT
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Sonoma Mountain Zen Center -- Zen Center
6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-8105
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The Sagely City of Ten Thousand Buddhas -- Zen Center
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
2001 Talmadge Road
Talmage CA 95481-0217
(707) 545-8105
Buddhist Text Translation Center -- Lectures
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
1777 Murchison Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(415) 692-5912
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Zen Center Los Angeles -- Complete Zen Instruction
923 S. Normandie
Los Angeles, CA 90006-1301
(213) 387-2351
Zen Center Los Angeles Related Centers
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Wasatch Zen Center
1274 South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 328-8414
Zen Community of Oregon
P.O. Box 310
Corbett, OR 97019
(503) 695-2103
Zen Community of New York
P.O. Box 28
Yonkers, NY 10702
(914) 963-9584
Zen Mountain Monestary
P.O. Box 197
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-2228
Zen Center Los Angeles Related Meditation Groups
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Bakersfield (805) 324-7276
California Hot Springs (805) 548-6592
Encinitas (619) 942-9433, 753-1616
Irvine (714) 646-5762
Malibu (310) 456-5323
Manhattan Beach (310) 546-2667
Orange County (714) 990-2508
Riverside (909) 787-8767
San Diego (619) 724-9541, 436-5747
Sherman Oaks (818) 787-5218
San Fernando Valley (818) 868-1368
Santa Barbara (805) 966-2477
Santa Barbara UCSB (805) 565-3093, 562-5268
West Los Angeles (310) 477-2499
Boulder, CO (303) 449-4143
Stanford, CN (203) 968-1982
Waiamea,HA ( Big Island ) (808) 885-6109
Champagne / Urbana, IL (217) 328-7268
Fort Lauderdale, FL (305) 525-8326
Atlanta, GA (404) 438-1211
Roanoake, VA (705) 345-8209
Jersey City, NJ (203) 433-2527
Albany, NY (518) 426-8227
Gardiner, NY (914) 255-2918
Kerhonkson, New Paltz, NY (914) 626-7374
New York City, NY (212) 431-4882
New York City, NY (212) 674-0832
New York City, NY (212) 642-1591
Sagaponak, NY -- Bridge Lane, Sagaponak, NY 11962
Vassar College -- Zen Mountain Monestary
Burlington, VT (802) 862-2000, 658-6466
Centro Zen de Mexico
AV Centanario 25 BIS
Apt 4
Coyoacan
Mexico, DF 04000
Centro Zen de Cuidad de Mexico
221 Monte Tauro
Mexico, DF 01100
Sante Fe de Bogota, Columbia
London, England
Paris, France
Dresden, Germany
Mainz, Germany
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Przesieka, Poland
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National Locations
====================================================================
For meditation and yoga instruction in various locations, the
following books, available from Shambhala Books in Berkeley, CA,
can be consulted.
"A Handbook of Tibetan Culture"
"Buddhist America"
"Spirit Seeker's Guide"
"North American Guide to Vajradhatu Centers"
available from: -- Lama Chogyam Trungpa, Kagyu Tradition
Karma Dzong -- Meditation Centers related to
1345 Spruce St. -- Naropa Institute
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0190
"Yoga International" Magazine
========================
Ananda Marga Tantra Yoga -- Shrii Shrii Anandamurtii
Quest Center -- activity in 200 countries
R.R. 1, Box 1366
Hop Bottom, PA 18824
(717) 289-4021
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Center for Spiritual Awareness -- Retreat
Lake Rabun Road
P.O. Box 7
Lakemont, GA 30552
(706) 782-4723
(706) 782-4560 -- Fax
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Diamond Sangha Zen Center, Roshi Robert Aiken
2747 Waiomao Rd. also on Maui and the mainland
Honolulu, Hawaiii 96816
(808) 735-1347
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Himalayan Institute Complete Yoga and meditation training
RR1 Box 400 Teacher training, residential training
Honesdale, PA 18431
(800) 822-4547
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Himalayan Institute Teachers Association Yoga teacher training
Himalayan Institute of Glenveiw Swami Rama tradition
1505 Greenwood Road
Glenveiw, Il 60025
(708) 724-0300
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Kamtsang Choling -- Kagyu -- Shamar Rinpoche
Buddhist Centers -- Lama Ole Nydhal
33 Marne Ave. -- Meditation -- Instruction
San Francisco, CA 94127 -- Beginners welcome, retreats
(415) 661-6467 -- International Institute
74034,1033 -- email Compuserve ID
California Centers in:
Los Angeles
Nevada City
San Diego
San Luis Obispo
Tijuana
160 Worldwide and 15 USA Centers Call, write, or email for locations
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International Meditation Centre -- Satagyi U Ba Khin tradition
446 Bankard Road -- Therevada Buddhist meditation
Westminster, MD 21158 -- Beginners welcome, retreats
(410) 346-7889
74163,2452 -- email Compuserve ID
California Contact:
Linda H. Kemp-Combes
1331 33rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
International Centers in United Kingdom, Australia, and Austria.
Call, write, or email for locations
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Namgyal Institute -- Buddhist Studies
P.O. Box 127 -- North American Monastery
Ithaca, NY 14851 -- of the Dalai Lama
(607) 273-0739
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Naropa Institute -- Kagyu, Lama Chogyam Trungpa
2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-0202
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Nichiren Order of North America -- Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
3570 Mona Way
San, Jose, CA 95130
(408) 246-0111
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Sakya Monestary of Tibetan Buddhism
108 N.W. 83rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98100
(206) 789-2573
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Sathya Sai Baba Society and
Sathya Sai Baba Book Center of America
305 West First Street
Tustin, CA 92680
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Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
14651 Ballantree Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(916) 272-9322
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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
FPMT Central Office Global network of Buddhist centers and
P.O. Box 1778 activities
Soquel, CA 95073 Founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and
(408) 476-8435 Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
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Yasodhara Ashram Swami Sivananda Radha
Box 9
Kootenay Bay, British Columbia
VOB 1XO, Canada
(604) 227-9224
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Zen Mountain Monestary
P.O. Box 197
South Plank Road
Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
(914) 688-2228
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Health Foods
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Health and Organic Food outlets are listed in the Yellow Pages
Resturant Guide under Health and Diet Products.
QfZen
Inner Sunset Communuty Food Store Organic Food
1319 20th Ave. ( at Irving )
San Francisco, CA
(415) 664-5363
Organic Growers Produce Market good prices
Saturday morning
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA
(408) 479-6100
The Food Mill Has everything, bulk foods
3033 MacArthur Blvd. dried fruit, organic
Oakland, CA 94123 nuts, nut butters
(510) 482-3848 Since 1933
The Housewife's Market Stalls, bulk foods
8th and Jefferson large international selection
Oakland, CA good prices
(510) 444-0926
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Vegetarian Organizations, Services, and Products
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American Vegan Society Extensive selection of nutrition
501 Old Harding Way and vegetarian books by mail order
P.O. Box H,
Malaga, NJ 08328
(609) 694-2887
Beauty Without Cruelty Lists manufacturer of products
175 West 12th St. not tested on animals
New York, NY 10011
Doris Day Animal League
900 2nd St. NE
Suite 303
Washington, DC 20002
Heartland Products, Ltd. Extensive selection of non leather shoes,
Box 218 boots, and products by mail order
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3087
(800) 441-4692 orders
Humane Alternative Products Products, mail order catalog
8 Hutchins St.
Concord, NH 03301
North American Vegetarian Society
P.O. Box 72,
Dolgeville, NY 13329
(518) 568-7970
The Vegan Society Outside England, please use a reply coupon
7 Battle Road available from the post office
St. Leonard's on Sea
E. Sussex IN37 7AA
England
Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463,
Baltimore, MD 21203
Vegetarian Union of North America Affiliated with the
P.O. Box 9710 International Vegetarian Union
Washington, DC 20016
Veggin Out Vegetarian Newsletter
Box 17385
Milwaukee, WI 53217
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Vegetarian Resturants
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Vegetarian Resturants are listed in the Yellow Pages Resturant
Guide under Resturants, Vegetarian or Natural Foods.
Greens at Fort Mason San Francisco Zen Center
Fort Mason
Building A
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-6222
Hobee's Fremont
39222 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA
(510) 797-1244
Just Like Home Resturant Vegetarian Lebanese and
1924 Irving Mediterian
San Francisco, CA
(415) 681-3337
Lotus Garden Chinese Vegetarian Resturant
532 Grant Ave,
San Francisco, CA
(415) 397-0707
(415) 397-0130
Macrobiotic Grocery & Organic Cafe
1050 40th Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 653-6510
Ten Thousand Buddahas Vegetarian Resturant
608 Geary
San Francisco, CA
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Vegetarian Cook Books
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American Vegan Society Extensive selection of nutrition
501 Old Harding Way and vegetarian books by mail order
P.O. Box H,
Malaga, NJ 08328,
(609) 694-2887
"A Taste of Heaven and Earth" Written by the chief cook at
A Zen Approach to Cooking and Eating Dai Bosatsu Zen Center
with 150 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes
by Bettina Vitell
Dharma Communications
"Amazing Grains"
"Romancing the Bean"
Essentials for Creating Vegetarian Bean Dishes
by Joanne Saltzman
Dharma Communications
"Cooking for Consciousness" Guidebook to natural foods
Whole Food Recipies for the Vegetarian Kitchen
by Joy McClure and Kendall Lane
Dharma Communications
"Fields of Greens" San Francisco Zen Center
New Vegetarian Recipes
from the Celebrated Greens Resturant
by Annie Sommerville
Dharma Communications
"Food for Thought" Much information
The Vegetarian Philosophy
by Ananda Mitra
"From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment" Spiritual practice in cooking
Refining Your Life Dogen was a great Zen Master and
by Dogen and Kosho Uchiyama Kosho Uchiyama is a Zen priest
Dharma Communications
"Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
"Himalayan Mountain Cookery"
The Yoga Way Cook Book
Himalayan Institute
"Lean Bean Cuisine"
Over 100 Tasty Meatless
Recipies from Around the World
by Jay Solomon
Dharma Communications
"Moosewood Cook Book"
Dharma Communications
"Oriental Vegetables"
The Complete Guide for the Gardening Cook
by Joy Larkom
Dharma Communications
"Simply Heavenly" 1000 recipies - no meat, eggs, dairy products or
The Monestary Vegetarian Cookbook sugar
by Abbot George Burke Holy Protection Orthodox Moneatary
Dharma Communications
"The Odiyan Cook Book"
Dharma Publishing
"The Healing Cuisine"
India's Art of Ayuvedic Cooking
by Harish Johari
DharmaCrafts
"The Healing Garden"
Pacific Spirit Whole Life Products
"The Tassajara Bread Book"
"Tassajara Cooking"
"The Tassajara Recipe Book"
Shambhala Publications
"The Vegetarian Menu Book"
South Asia Books
"Veggin Out" Vegetarian Newsletter
Box 17385
Milwaukee, WI 53217
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Computer Community
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There are a number of Buddhist Computer Bulletin Boards.
Several are listed as a place to start.
Access to Insight Specializes in Theravada Buddhism
P.O. Box 107 and practice centers
Pepperell, MA 01463
(508) 433-5847
America Online Buddhist special interest groups and file library
(614) 457-8600
BuddhaNet Buddhist file library
+61-2-456-4483 member of both DharmaNet and BodhiNet
Compuserve Large online Buddhist community
(614) 457-8600
Dharmanet International Major Buddhist network
Barry Kapke, Director
P.O. Box 4951
Berkeley, CA 94704-4951
(510) 836-4717 -- data -- Body Dharma Online
Tiger Team Buddhist Information Network
1920 Francisco St.
Suite 112
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 268-0102 -- data -- Specializes in Tibetan and Zen Buddhism
(510) 540-6565 -- voice
The Well Large collection of Buddhist special interest groups
info@well.sf.ca.us large online Buddhist community
(415) 332-4335
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Human Rights -- Socially Engaged Spiritual Practice
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Amnesty International
San Francisco Office
(415) 441-3733
Ananda Marga Tantra Yoga Path of Bliss
Quest Center activity in 200 countries
R.R. 1, Box 1366
Hop Bottom, PA 18824
(717) 289-4021
Buddhist Peace Fellowship Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc
P.O. Box 4650
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 525-8596
Community of Mindful Living Engaged Buddhism -- Peace, Ecology, etc
P.O. Box 7355 Mindfullness practice in daily life
Berkeley, CA 94704 Thich Nhat Hanh orientation
(510) 527-3751
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Box 271
Nyack, NY 10960
The nondenominational Fellowship is dedicated to nonviolent
resolution of conflict, integration of faith in daily life, and
compassionate action.
Tibetan Aid Project
2910 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 84-TIBET
email: tap@dnai.com
Tibetan Rights Campaign
4649 Sunnyside Ave. North
Suite 342
P.O. Box 31966
Seattle, WA 98103-0066
(206) 547-1015
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