Books published by Monkfish Book Publishing Company

Marketing info:GalleysAdvertising in Buddhist publications: Lion's Roar, Tricycle, etc.National publicity campaign including review copy campaign and outreach to Buddhist mediaEvents in Los Angeles, Western Massachusetts, New York City, and others TBA.Market:The book will greatly appeal to Western Buddhists who are looking to discover the connection between Zen, which is best known for its mediation practices, and everyday life. The book's parts highlight this: Home, Raising Children, Work, Illness, Old Age, and Death.Sales tips:Eve Marko is the wife of the late Bernie Glassman, who died just last year, and co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order. She is very well-known in the American Buddhist community including the publishers of the Lion's Roar.Eve Marko is a terrific writer and has a strong following for her prolific blogWendy Egyoku Nakao has been the Abbot/Head Priest of the Zen Center of Los Angeles (ZCLA), succeeding Bernie Glassman. The ZCLA is one of the best-known Zen centers in N. America.We're expecting many blurbs from well-known Buddhist writers and teachersThis is the first book to combine traditional Zen Koan practice with common daily situationsThe book suits well the general drift of American Buddhist practice which is increasingly geared toward social justice and everyday living of 'householders'. Whereas Japanese Zen was primarily dominated by monastics, in America, the overwhelming majority of Zen practitioners are householders with families and jobs.The book offers 'real-life' guidance for dealing with everyday life situations including raising children, work, relationships, aging, and dealing with death.Author events in Los Angeles, New York, Western MA, TBA.

This book of sutras--wisdoms--provides spiritual and practical teachings on the importance of humanity's relationship with animals and nature and how compassion benefits them and the planet.he planet.

Besserman¿s haunting novel of a modern day Kabbalah encounter is a cautionary tale about the spiritual/religious world as it exists today.

Essays and calls-to-action to create a deeper sense of community whose mission is the preservation of the earth.

Communicates the depth and power of the Christian ‘wisdom tradition’, and the promise of its dramatic rebirth in our time

A motivational and personalized guide teaching diabetics how to incorporate Yoga and Ayurveda into their daily diabetes management plan.

Rooted in a spiritual partnership model based on "power-sharing,” Grassroots Zen emphasizes gender equality and is oriented to social engagement.

This fresh, upbeat, and deftly profound book joyfully reconnects the fullness of our daily lives with the depths of prayer.

Poems, prayers and stores from beloved spiritual teachers, perfect for ending a yoga class or for personal inspiration

Vampires from outer space suck the body''s life force with a kiss of death.

The prequel to The Passion of Mary Magdalen, now in paperback.

An inspiring account gives new life to the Greek philosopher immortalized in his dialogues with Socrates.

Mind parasites are sucking the human mind dry. Humankind must develop paranormal abilities or perish.

An extraordinary exchange, encompassing the essence of both esoteric Judaism and Zen Buddhism.

Owsley and Me is an insider's account of sixties counterculture, told by the partner of Owsley "Bear" Stanley.

This new translation and commentary of ancient Buddhist text by a best-selling author and teacher transcends idealism and materialism.

The revealing memoir of the tantric sex pioneer at the forefront of the now burgeoning tantric movement.

Untold demystifies the most influential women present at the dawn of Islam and introduces us to Muhammad’s wives.