Albert Low

  • 9

    Catalog books

  • 11

    Works

  • 1989 to 2008

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Albert Low writes from long engagement with Zen, blending practice, history, and practical application. His books—ranging from guided meditation manuals to explorations of Zen texts and allegory—offer clear, accessible treatments of practice alongside philosophical reflection for readers seeking grounded instruction and thoughtful context.

Across titles like The Iron Cow of Zen, Zen and Creative Management, and The Origin of Human Nature, Low connects contemplative practice with everyday life and leadership. He moves between concise technique, interpretive essays, and narrative metaphor to show how Zen can inform creativity, ethics, and self-understanding.

Best Place To Start

Zen Meditation: Plain and Simple

Tuttle Pub • 2000 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical Zen instruction • Accessible introductions to meditation • Applying Zen to daily life and work

Genres and themes: Zen practice • Meditation guides • Philosophy and spirituality • Mindfulness in work

Who this author is best for: Good for readers seeking clear, practical guidance on Zen meditation and applying mindful principles to everyday life and management.

Start with a short practice guide like 'Zen Meditation: Plain and Simple' to learn basic techniques, then explore thematic titles on creativity and sutras.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Zen Meditation: Plain and Simple

    Tuttle Pub • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 151 pages.

  2. Zen and the Sutras

    Tuttle Pub • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 167 pages.

  3. To Know Yourself: Talks, Stories and Articles on Zen

    Tuttle Pub • 1997 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. The Butterfly's Dream: In Search of the Roots of Zen (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment)

    Tuttle Pub • 1993 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1993 • 163 pages.

  5. Zen and Creative Management

    Tuttle Pub • 1993 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1993 • 256 pages.

  6. The Iron Cow of Zen

    Tuttle Pub • 1991 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991 • 240 pages.

  7. An Invitation to Practice Zen

    Tuttle Pub • 1989 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1989 • 151 pages.

  8. The Origin of Human Nature

    Sussex Academic Pr • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 224 pages.

  9. Creativity and conflict at work

    Sussex Academic Press • 2008 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2008.

How The Picks Compare

  • Zen Meditation: Plain and Simple is the easier short commitment, while Zen and the Sutras asks for more reading time up front.

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