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Books

Meido Roshi has authored two books for Zen practitioners, both published by Shambhala Publications. They have quickly become recognized as classics in their field.

The Rinzai Zen Way:

A Guide to Practice

The definitive practical guide for Zen beginners, including instruction in meditation, guidance for establishing home practice, advice on finding a teacher, and an introduction to the Rinzai Zen path.

Hidden Zen: Practices for Sudden Awakening and Embodied Realization

A detailed presentation of Zen practices for beginning and advanced students, including methods traditionally transmitted orally and rarely described in print. The book presents the breadth of the Rinzai Zen lineage and offers practitioners a broader understanding of training.

Meido Moore Rinzai Zen books

Meido Roshi also contributed a chapter to the following volume, explaining the Rinzai Zen manner of embodied practice:

READINGS OF THE GATELESS BARRIER

A collection of essays on the Mumonkan, one of the best-known koan collections and an important text in Rinzai practice. Edited by Chan teacher Guo Gu, Dr. Jimmy Yu, the volume brings together scholars and practitioners offering diverse perspectives.

Readings of the Gateless Barrier Meido Moore Roshi
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