Norman Waddell Books

The Heart of Dogen s Shobogenzo

By Masao Abe, Dogen Zenji

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The essential teachings of Zen Master Hakuin

By Hakuin

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The Life of Kakuin

By Norman Waddell

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Zen Words for the Heart

By Norman Waddell

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Hakuin Zenji (1689-1769) was one of the most important of all Japanese Zen masters. His commentary on the Heart Sutra is a Zen classic that reflects his dynamic teaching style, with its balance o...

Unborn

By Bankei, Norman Waddell

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Hakuin s Precious Mirror Cave

By Norman Waddell

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The religious art of Zen Master Hakuin

By Katsuhiro Yoshizawa

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Hakuin s Precious Mirror Cave

By Norman Waddell

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The Old Tea Seller

By Baisao

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Poet, Zen Buddhist priest, renowned thinker, and seller of tea — Baisao was all of these things, as well as being a bit of an eccentric. Known to carry large wicker baskets filled with tea ut...

Hakuin's Precious Mirror Cave

By Norman Waddell

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The two great streams of Zen Buddhism are the Soto sect, known as the School of Silent Illumination, and the Rinzai school of rigorous koan study. Dogen established Soto Zen in Japan, and his work...

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.