Reading

The following books are part of the Toronto Zen Centre reading list. If you click on the links below and purchase the books directly, the Toronto Zen Centre will receive a small donation for each purchase you make*.

The Three Pillars of Zen
By Roshi Kapleau. One of the most important 20th century works of Zen Buddhism's transition to the West. Together with 'Merging of East and West,' an excellent introduction to Zen as practiced at the Toronto Zen Centre.

To Cherish All Life
By Roshi Kapleau. A Buddhist case for vegetarianism and the humane treatment of animals.

The Zen of Living and Dying
By Roshi Kapleau. A Zen Buddhist approach to death, peace and meaning in life.

Peace Pilgrim
By Peace Pilgrim. The inspirational writings of a woman who preached peace and nonattachment.

Lotus in the Fire: The Healing Power of Zen
By Jim Bedard. Toronto Zen Centre sangha member Jim Bedard recounts his battle with cancer and his reliance on Zen practice to lend meaning and strength.

Zen Teaching, Zen Practice
Edited by Kenneth Kraft. Essays by dharma heirs and others about Roshi Kapleau and his influence.

Zen Tradition and Transition
By Kenneth Kraft. A sourcebook on Zen practice and teachers.

* Please note, that you must click on the links above and purchase directly in order to make a donation to the Toronto Zen Centre. If you wish to browse Amazon.com and buy later, please return to this page and click again to ensure a portion of your purchase is tracked and donated to the Zen Centre. Thank you very much.

The Three Pillars of Zen is a contemporary
Zen classic for the West by Roshi Kapleau.

Zen Teaching, Zen Practice is a collection of essays
written by Sensei Graef and others about Roshi Kapleau's legacy.

Written by Toronto sangha member Jim Bedard, Lotus in the Fire
urges us to find the Way that gives us peace despite the
illness and death that await us all.

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