Welcome to Banyen Books and Sound, since 1970 Canada's most comprehensive bookstore focusing on Spiritual Traditions, Healing Arts, and Earth Wisdom. There are over 27,000 titles listed here (all our new books, Tarot and Oracle sets, talking tapes & CDs, videos, music CDs, and calendars) with hundreds of new arrivals. Over 5,000 titles have reviews you can read, often including juicy quotes from the book.
 
Bear in mind that all our prices are in Canadian Dollars .

You can explore who we are, store history, and what this site is about by selecting About Banyen & This Web Site on the Menu at the left.

Search our shelves by Author, Title or Keyword, or Browse through our over 200 Subject areas in author order, just like they are on the shelves in the store. Check out Banyen Bestsellers and New Arrivals too..

*SEARCHING HINT*: Search by AUTHOR's *surname only*, then scan the list to find the one you want. Also, if you're not 100% sure of exact title, try clicking KEYWORD, entering what you think it is, and scanning the list. And if you still can't find what you want, just give us a toll-free call! We may have it.

Explore our extensive selection of Music on CD, Spoken Word Tapes & CDs, and Videos by choosing Subjects from the menu, and then make a selection under Audio/Video. The spoken word audios are also listed under each subject section. So, for example, you will find an author's books, tapes, CDs, and videos all listed together under the subject section--just like they are on the shelves in the store.

Please note that a listing in our website does not necessarily mean that item is in stock today. Please contact us by phone ( 604-732-7912 locally or 1-800-663-8442 from outside of Vancouver area ) or email (thefolks@banyen.com) to assess availability today. Though we are constantly reordering over 27,000 titles, they are not all in stock all the time. Give us a call to be sure.

If you see anything you'd like to order, as you browse, check the Add to Shopping List box in its Details/Review frame at the right. For more information, click on Ordering from Banyen on the Menu.

If you would like to receive Blossoming, our e-newsletter describing new books, events, etc. every month, click here and fill in your information under "Get Blossoming, Banyen's E-Newsletter!" to subscribe. It's free, and we will never use your email address for any other purpose, nor will we provide it to any other organization.

Events: Find out about upcoming talks, workshops, performances and retreats sponsored by Banyen in the Washington/British Columbia area.

In Focus: Here you will find interviews, articles and exerpts from particular teachers and authors--people like Thomas Moore, Robert Bly, Marion Woodman, Eckhart Tolle, Michael Meade, Malidoma & Sobonfu Somé, James Hollis, Robert Moore, Ram Dass, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, and others.

Links to Other Sites is a service that we're still deciding the shape it'll take. So, keep your eye on it for changes.

Our web inventory is updated monthly, so add a Bookmark to this site in your browser and come see us again soon.

If you can't find something you're looking for, contact us and we'll see what we can do to help you. Our bookstore offers many more items not listed here, including notecards, art prints, altar items, statuary, incense, musical instruments, yoga and meditation supplies, crystals, jewelry, and colour and aromatherapy products. Drop by for a visit when you're in Vancouver!

Thanks, and enjoy your visit to our website. Let us know if you have suggestions for improvements.
The Folks at Banyen