Welcome to the Boundless Way Zen Temple Library Page.
The Boundless Way Zen Temple Library includes various books, from classic Zen texts and Buddhist literature to diverse books on world religions. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we have more than 800 volumes in this library.
To borrow books, you must be a current Temple member and have a library account. You can sign up to become a Temple member by visiting our membership page. As a Temple member, you can set up a Temple Library account by emailing Sarah Loy (sarahmloy@gmail.com).
You can search, browse, and borrow books from the library by searching our online catalog or browsing the library in person before our regular in-person practice periods, Sunday and Thursday evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Here are the steps for finding, checking out, and returning books to our library:
Online
- Visit our online catalog to browse and search for a book anytime.
- Select the “Place Hold” button on the book’s information page when you find the book you want to borrow. You will receive a confirmation email that the book is on hold.
- We ask that you limit your borrowing to two books at a time.
- Come to the Temple on Sunday or Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., and someone will help you locate and check out the book.
In-Person
- Browse the library and check out books on Sunday or Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 6:45 pm.
- One of the librarians will log on to the online catalog to confirm that you have a library account and that it is in good standing (no overdue books).
- We ask that you limit your borrowing to two books at a time.
- The librarian will check out the book for you and let you know the book’s due date.
When you are done reading the book you’ve checked out or when the due date approaches, please bring it back to the library on a Sunday or Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and return it directly to a librarian. Do not simply reshelve the book; we need to log on to the online catalog with you present to confirm your book return.
If you have any questions or want to learn more, please email either Dharma Holder Michael Herzog (michael.herzog@boundlessway.org) or Sarah Loy (sarahmloy@gmail.com).
