Introductory Comments
The reading list below is my response to the inquiry frequently posed by practitioners about suggested reading material. The books, sutras, and texts listed below are my personal, subjective response to that inquiry. I certainly do not, and cannot, speak for the whole tradition or for every teacher. Each teacher would likely come up with their own unique list. This list is not intended to be exhaustive and scholarly. It is intended for everyday practitioners. Nor does this list touch the vast library of Buddhist and Zen literature. It is simply my snapshot. It does also reflect a Japanese Soto Zen bias. The material below has helped guide my practice and life, so my hope is that if it helped (and continues to help) me, it can help others too. Everything below is applicable to newcomers and long-time practitioners as well.

Unless otherwise noted, all the books, sutras, and texts listed below can be found online or through bookstores. If there is something unique in the location of a text, it will be noted.