Mauka Way: The Mountain Path

Rare Buddhist Initiation Temple-Book — Handmade in Hawaii

Poetic Format Teachings with Full‑Color Buddhas

Book Display Stand Included

Brand New Condition

Ascending heavenward–

The Mountain Pathway

Requires great strength,

And true sincerity.

With determination, a few who seek

Climb, intent to reach the peak...

Thus begins Mauka Way: The Mountain Path, a handmade Buddhist treasure from Hawaii. This is an authentic handbound initiation temple-book — transmitting the essential core enlightenment teachings of Lord Buddha through a masterful combination of engaging poetry, artistic prose, and illuminated paintings of Buddhas. The work is handbound in the traditional Japanese hardcover style.

In Hawaii, these volumes are distributed at special times via the large handheld Wisdom Tree Staff—to those that approach with reverence. The Wisdom Tree Staff features a large fifteen-inch gold Vairocana Buddha Statue atop a clear-blue and wooden earth‑like disk base, with ten books hanging from the base by golden cables like leaves or fruits. The cover of each book is unique, featuring various Buddhas and Boddhisattvas, landscapes, Hawaiiana, and golden and silver Buddhist coins; while all of the texts inside are the same. Each person selects the book which appeals most to them, to keep as a unique lifelong spiritual treasure.

About the Book

• 13 short poetic chapters transmitting the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha
• Masterful synthesis of Buddhist traditions, presented in a simple, uplifting, and modern style
• Full-color Buddhas and artworks throughout, evoking peace and spiritual presence
• Compact yet profound: 48 pages, 4.5 x 5.5 inches — perfect for meditation spaces, desks, or altars
• See pictures for Table of Contents

 Hawaiian Roots & Buddhist Wisdom

• Created on the Big Island of Hawaii, this volume embodies both Aloha culture and Dharma heritage. It is at once:
• A poetic sutra
• A spiritual teaching
• A work of art and scholarship

 Craftsmanship & Design

• Handmade hardcover, bound in a highly-functional, jointed Japanese-style
• Archival materials: acid-free paper, fade-resistant inks, and sturdy corner pieces
• Includes a book display stand for elegant presentation

 Create or Enhance Your Sacred Space

Ideal for meditation rooms, altars, sacred spaces, bedrooms, or as a thoughtful spiritual gift to loved ones.

 More About Mauka Way

Coordinated by scholar and publisher Jay Deva, the Mauka Way lineage originates chiefly from academic sources with strong roots from the University of Southern California, to the University of Hawaii. Uniquely the work draws from numerous schools of Buddhism and various enlightenment traditions to create a powerful modern transmission of Buddha Dharma. It’s academic culture has also allowed Mauka Way to draw from great poetic, literary, artistic, and cultural craftsmanship traditions. Mauka Way is currently available in English, Chinese, and Japanese translations, with more languages on the way.