Series: Shambhala Pocket Classics

Here is a treasury of short selections from the best-selling books of Pema Chödrön, the beloved Tibetan Buddhist nun. Sized to fit easily into a pocket or purse, this little book can be taken anywhere, providing on-the-go inspiration. Topics of The Pocket Pema Chodron include opening the heart; becoming fearless; breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience and joy; and...

A treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh—presented in a convenient pocket-sized book. Since Thich Nhat Hanh's exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, the Zen Buddhist monk has become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age. The seeming simplicity of his words belies the power of his ability...

Selected writings from the most influential texts of the samurai era—in a pocket-size edition. The samurai of Japan, who were the country's military elite from medieval times to the end of the nineteenth century, were synonymous with valour, honour, and martial arts prowess. Their strict adherence to the code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"), chivalry, and honour in...