Publishers: Shambhala Publications

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a thoughtful blend of contemplative nonfiction and practical guides, often rooted in Eastern philosophy and spiritual traditions. Readers can expect a mix of introspective explorations alongside hands-on approaches to personal growth, wellness, and creative practices. The range invites both reflective study and everyday application.

What you’ll often find

  • Explorations of Eastern spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen.
  • Practical guidance on mindfulness, meditation, and personal transformation.
  • Books addressing relationships, communication, and social connection with an emphasis on emotional awareness.
  • Works combining philosophy with other disciplines such as physics, strategy, and history.
  • Creative and culinary manuals focusing on traditional and artisanal methods.
  • Psychological and healing perspectives often linked to Jungian ideas and conscious femininity.
  • Reflections on living with uncertainty and embracing change in everyday life.

How to browse this shelf

  • Start with topics that align with your interest in spirituality or practical self-help to find either contemplative or applied works.
  • Look for books that blend philosophy with other fields if you prefer interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Explore sections focused on relationships and communication for guidance on emotional and social skills.
  • Try browsing by thematic clusters such as mindfulness, healing, or creative practice to narrow your search.
  • Use distinctions between narrative-driven reflections and instructional manuals to match your reading style.
  • Seek out titles connected to Eastern traditions for a deeper dive into specific spiritual philosophies.
  • Consider books that address living with uncertainty if you want insights on adapting to change.

Good fit if you like

  • Thoughtful, meditative reading that encourages reflection on life and meaning.
  • Practical advice grounded in spiritual or philosophical traditions.
  • Interdisciplinary connections between science, history, and mysticism.
  • Explorations of personal growth through emotional and social awareness.
  • Hands-on guides that combine creativity with tradition and ritual.
  • Slow-paced, contemplative texts that invite mindful engagement.
  • Books that balance intellectual inquiry with accessible, everyday wisdom.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Big Science for Little People 52 Activities to Help You & Your Child Discover the Wonders of Science — Lynn Brunelle

    Big Science for Little People 52 Activities to Help You & Your Child Discover the Wonders of Science — Lynn Brunelle

  • I Am a Force of Nature — Carolyn Kanjuro

    I Am a Force of Nature — Carolyn Kanjuro

  • An Open-Hearted Life Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist anda Buddhist Nun — Russell Kolts

    An Open-Hearted Life Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist anda Buddhist Nun — Russell Kolts

  • Rip All the Pages! 52 Tear-Out Adventures for Creative Writers — Karen Benke

    Rip All the Pages! 52 Tear-Out Adventures for Creative Writers — Karen Benke

  • Yoga for a World Out of Balance Teachings on Ethics and Social Action — Michael Stone

    Yoga for a World Out of Balance Teachings on Ethics and Social Action — Michael Stone

  • Happy Puppy, Angry Tiger A Little Book about Big Feelings — Brad Petersen

    Happy Puppy, Angry Tiger A Little Book about Big Feelings — Brad Petersen

  • The Intelligent Heart A Guide to the Compassionate Life — Dzigar Kongtrul

    The Intelligent Heart A Guide to the Compassionate Life — Dzigar Kongtrul

  • The Collected Works of Ken Wilber: Volume Three A Sociable God, Eye to Eye — Ken Wilber

    The Collected Works of Ken Wilber: Volume Three A Sociable God, Eye to Eye — Ken Wilber

  • True Love A Practice for Awakening the Heart — Thich Nhat Hanh

    True Love A Practice for Awakening the Heart — Thich Nhat Hanh

  • Old Wise Woman A Study of the Active Imagination — Rix Weaver

    Old Wise Woman A Study of the Active Imagination — Rix Weaver

  • Hakuin on Kensho The Four Ways of Knowing — Albert Low

    Hakuin on Kensho The Four Ways of Knowing — Albert Low

  • Who Is God? The Soul’s Road Home — Irma Zaleski

    Who Is God? The Soul’s Road Home — Irma Zaleski

  • Entrance to the Great Perfection A Guide to the Dzogchen Preliminary Practices — Cortland Dahl

    Entrance to the Great Perfection A Guide to the Dzogchen Preliminary Practices — Cortland Dahl

  • The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation — Chogyam Trungpa

    The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation — Chogyam Trungpa

  • Peaceful Death, Joyful Rebirth A Tibetan Buddhist Guidebook — Tulku Thondup

    Peaceful Death, Joyful Rebirth A Tibetan Buddhist Guidebook — Tulku Thondup

  • The Book of Tea — Kakuzo Okakura

    The Book of Tea — Kakuzo Okakura

  • Our Human Potential The Unassailable Path of Love, Compassion, and Meditation — The Dalai Lama

    Our Human Potential The Unassailable Path of Love, Compassion, and Meditation — The Dalai Lama

  • The Awakened One A Life of the Buddha — Sherab Chodzin Kohn

    The Awakened One A Life of the Buddha — Sherab Chodzin Kohn

  • The Lone Samurai The Life of Miyamoto Musashi — William Scott Wilson

    The Lone Samurai The Life of Miyamoto Musashi — William Scott Wilson

  • On Thomas Merton — Mary Gordon

    On Thomas Merton — Mary Gordon