Reading order & editions

Shambhala Pocket Library: Esoteric Classics

3 books in the catalog · Shambhala

Series authors

Writers represented in Shambhala Pocket Library

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Thomas Cleary

1 book in the series

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Thomas Merton

1 book in the series

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Series reading order: Shambhala Pocket Library

1 I Ching: The Book of Change · 2017 $11.99 View →
2 The Pocket Thomas Merton · 2017 $12.99 View →
3 The Cloud of Unknowing · 2018 $15.99 View →

The Shambhala Pocket Library offers compact volumes dedicated to spiritual and esoteric subjects. This collection includes Thomas Cleary's translation of the I Ching, which addresses ancient divination and change. It also features Carmen Acevedo Butcher's work on The Cloud of Unknowing, focusing on Christian mysticism. Additionally, it presents The Pocket Thomas Merton, gathering writings from the renowned Trappist monk. These books provide accessible entry points into diverse traditions, ranging from Chinese philosophy to Western contemplative practice. Each volume stands as an independent guide for readers seeking depth in specific areas of occult and religious thought.

Every edition in the catalog

-13%

★★★★★

4.5

Merton, Thomas

The Pocket Thomas Merton

$12.99 $14.95

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-7%

★★★★★

4.7

Cleary, Thomas

I Ching: The Book of Change

$11.99 $12.95

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-15%

★★★★★

4.7

Acevedo Butcher, Carmen

The Cloud of Unknowing

$15.99 $18.95

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Frequently asked about the series

Do I need to read these books in a specific order?

No, the volumes are independent. You may read Cleary’s I Ching, Butcher’s Cloud of Unknowing, or Merton’s collection in any sequence that suits your interest.

Can I buy just one book from this series?

Yes, each title is available individually. You can select Cleary, Butcher, or Merton based on your preference without purchasing the entire set.

What topics do these books cover?

The series covers I Ching divination, Christian mysticism via The Cloud of Unknowing, and Thomas Merton’s spiritual writings. These titles span Eastern philosophy and Western contemplative traditions.