Search Results: Buddhist Practice from Black Cat Hill Books

Berkeley, CA Ulysses Press, 2006. Paperback First Ed thus [2006]; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus [2006]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; faint soiling at the bottom and fore-edges; binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. No longer pristine, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very light wear and with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 16mo. 248pp. Trade Paperback. 201 Little Buddhist Reminders: Gathas for Your Daily Life is one of more than 30 books written by Barbara Ann Kipfer. According to the "About the Author" page in this book, she is quite an accomplished scholar with two Ph.D. degrees (linguistics and archeology), an M.Phil. in linguistics and an M.A. in Buddhist studies. This book provides short (two-to-five-sentence) Buddhist perspectives and advice on ordinary daily… Read More

New York, NY Grove Press: Evergreen, 1983. Paperback First Edition Thus, so stated. First Edition Thus, so stated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 143pp. Notes, Bibliography. Glossary. Foreward by John Eaton Calthorpe Blofeld. (Grove Press Eastern Philosophy and Literature Series). Trade Paperback. This uniquely contemporary guide to understanding the timeless message of Buddhism, and in particular its relevance in actual human relations, was inspired by Shantideva's 'Guide To The Bodhisattva's Way Of Life', which the author translated into English, the oral instructions of living Buddhist masters, Heidegger's classic 'Being and Time', and the writings of the Christian theologians Paul Tillich and John MacQuarrie. I found this book of approximately 130 pages absolutely fascinating. While it is very non-traditional, it provides a bridge that helps the modern person to… Read More

New York, NY Pantheon, 1996. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows only the faintest dampstain at the bottom edge near the back strip; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows a bit of wrinkling at the top of the front hinge; crease at the upper corner of the inside front flap; else flawless; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 318pp. Hardback with DJ.

Emeryville, CA Dharma Publishing, 1975. Paperback First Edition (1975); published as a "private document". First Edition (1975); published as a "private document". Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the lower front corner and the first few endpapers have an extremely slight crease at that corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any 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 minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Not at all far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.75 x 8.25 x 0.45 inches). 78 numbered pages and a section of decuments of about the same number of pages.… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Broadway Books, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows just a hint of wear to the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards; several extremely mild bumps along the top edge of same; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only a hint of shelving wear and a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is without flaws; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches). xiv, 414 pages. Deckle Fore-Edge. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 9.4 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Boston, MA Wisdom , 1995. Paperback Second Edition (1995), Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1987 under a different title. Second Edition (1995), Revised & Enlarged. Fine in Wraps: 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 underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.4 x 0.75 inches). 263 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.5 ounces. Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1987 under a different title. Trade Paperback. This book presents the classical curriculum for Buddhist meditators of the Gelugpa Scool of Tibetan… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Broadway Books, 1999. Hardcover First Edition (1999), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition (1999), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Book shows a slight crimp at the heel of the backstrip; a mild bump to the upper corner of the rear panel which has softened the corner and caused a bit of 'cracking' to the paper near the corner tip; four creased or 'dog-eared' pages in the text; a tiny 'nick' in the paper at the bottom edge of the rear panel; else very little wear at all; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a several minor imperfections. Bright and clean. The DJ shows a… Read More

Brookline, MA Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive, 1998. Paperback 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. Very Near Fine in Wraps: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. 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 the very mildest wear and a unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.15 inches). xiii, 43 pages. Edited by Nicholas Ribush. Language: English. Weight: 3 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. 

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

Bodhisattva Productions, 2006. Video: DVD One DVD in Fine (Like New) condition, with a single page Program Scene Index affixed into a hard plastic DVD case, also in like new condition. Overall, Like New. Size: 7.5 x 5.35 x 0.55 inches. Weight: 3.4 ounces. Winner at the Everglades International Film Festival 2007 and at the Moondance Film Festival 2007.

Boulder, CO Shambhala Publications, 1978. Paperback First Edition Thus [1978]; unstated. First Edition Thus [1978]; unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very slight spine lean; just a touch of wear to the extremities; a heavy crease at the upper corner of the rear panel; the second half of the book also shows much milder bend to the upper corner of the pages; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers, which also show the faintest toning aroung the outside edges; binding secure; text clean. Shows a number of flaws and moderate wear, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 158 pages. Eight pages of glossy photographs. Trade Paperback.

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

London, UK Watkins Publishing, 2006. Paperback First Edition UK [2006], so stated. 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. Free of creases. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 256 pages. Foreward by Stephen Levine. First Edition UK [2006], so stated. Trade Paperback. Many Buddhist masters believe the present era of worldwide upheaval — from 9/11 and the Iraq War to the tsunami disaster and global warming — is a new Dark Age that requires powerful strategies for coping. This book offers hope by bringing together Tibetan Buddhist teachings and contemporary politics. Presenting traditional Buddhist philosophy in a practical, accessible way, the book helps readers cultivate the inner resources necessary to meet challenge and conflict — both in themselves and in the world. Author Robert Sachs lays out a series of steps… Read More

Kuala Lampur, Malaysia Buddhist MIssionary Society, 1988. Paperback Fourth Edition [1988]. The first edition in this form was published in 1964. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of spine lean; a tiny, faint bend at the upper corner of the rear panel; else flawless. The binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.4 x 5.15 x 1.3 inches). xvi, 738 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 7.6 ounces. Fourth Edition [1988]. The first edition in this form was published in 1964. Paperback. 738 pagesPublisher: Buddhist Missionary Society; Fourth Edition edition (1988)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 9679920445ISBN-13: Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 1.5 inchesShipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Pondicherry, India Sri Aurobindo Ashram Press, 1959. Paperback INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: dampstaining along the front and rear hinges and along the bottom edge of the rear cover and last ten pages; else very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; binding square and secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 75pp. Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Chicago, IL Nelson-Hall, 1976. Paperback First Ed thus, Second Printing. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; a bit of very faint creasing at the backstrip; the pages have tanned rather heavily, due to aging. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 342pp. First Ed thus, Second Printing. Trade Paperback.

Bangkok, Thailand Mahamkut Rajavidyalaya Press, 1988. Hardcover Sixth Revised Edition [1988]. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the wrapper covers; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Shows a bit of wear, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 204pp. Sixth Revised Edition [1988]. Paperback: Perfect Wraps.

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus, Second Printing. Eight pages early in the text show HI-LIGHTING AND UNDERLINING IN INK. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: Shows light wear to the extremities; the binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure. Flawed, of course, but otherwise close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 608pp. (Princeton Readings in Religions). First Edition Thus, Second Printing. University Press Paperback. Princeton Readings in Religions is a new series of anthologies on the religions of the world, representing the significant advances that have been made in the study of religions in the last thirty years.

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.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2002. Audio Cassette Four Audio Cassette Tapes in Fine condition (we have to assume, however that they have been played, because the shrinkwrap has been removed) in a Colorful Heavy Card Box in Very Good+ to Near Fine condition, showing some mild rubbing to the panels and corner tips; the shrinkwrap, as we said, has been removed. Overall, Very Good+ to Near Fine. Size: 7.1 x 4.35 x 1.35 inches. Language: English. Weight: 7.8 ounces. Running Time: 5 hours. Sounds True AW000484. Read by the author. Audio Cassette. Buddha was not a mystic. His awakening was not a shattering insight into a transcendent truth that revealed to him the mysteries of God. What the Buddha taught is not something to believe in but something to do. He challenged people to understand the nature of anguish, let go of its origins, realize its cessation, and bring into being a way of life. This way of life is available to all of us. Batchelor explains clearly and compellingly how we can practice it and… Read More