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24 alternatives to 101 Zen Stories

A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. 101 Zen Stories launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind▲66

   Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance▲89

   An inquiry into values

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   BUDDHA, ME, AND A CUP OF TEA: Finding Your True Zen▲4

   Meditation Book

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Zen Founder Guide to Founder Retreats▲63

   How to plan and optimize your founder retreat

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Tao Te Ching▲90

   Wisdom in action

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Bird by Bird▲82

   Some instructions on writing and life

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Mindset▲84

   How You Can Fulfil Your Potential

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Power of Now▲90

   A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Striking Thoughts▲89

   Bruce Lee's wisdom for daily living

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Sapiens▲185

    A brief history of humankind

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Story▲83

    The classic guide to the fundamentals of storytelling

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    A Geek in Japan▲87

    Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Teleport Zen▲170

    An interactive moving checklist and guide

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Delivering Happiness▲92

    Seeking happiness and making people happy

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Get Glad▲62

    Your practical guide to a happier life

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Art of Stoic Perception▲86

    24 Ancient Techniques for Creating an Invincible Mind

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Startupland▲118

    The story of Zendesk: From idea to IPO

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Essentialism▲80

    The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Zenpaper▲88

    Little bits of Zen wisdom, everyday

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Problem Solving 101▲70

    A simple book for smart people

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Passionate State of Mind▲54

    An insightful collection of aphorisms

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Flow▲87

    The psychology of optimal experience

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Art of Learning▲91

    An inner journey to optimal performance

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Awakening Your Inner Genius▲60

    Fulfill your journey to greatness

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →