Trilaksana, Good morning! Saw your request for direction in reading material following the Zen traditions. Take the time to look into a book by Shunryu Suzuki titled " Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind ". His material is based on informal talks about Zen meditations and practice. If your anything like me there will be times throughout the book that you may have to stop and take a break then go back and reread again. But... each time I did so and got it I found the wisdom to be very enlightening. His words are very direct which is what I liked the most. If you do try his book out let me know what you thought when you finish... I truly would like to know what you felt about his book. Have a compassionate, loving and balanced day! Take care and keep in touch.