Independently owned and based in Kitsilano since 1970, Banyen Books & Sound is an oasis, a crossroads, a meeting place... for East and West, the "old ways" and current discoveries and syntheses. Canada's most comprehensive "metaphysical bookstore," we offer a broad spectrum of resources and tools for conscious living, visioning and personal growth inspired by humanity's spiritual, healing, and earth wisdom traditions. Pull up a comfy chair and stay for a while or browse online. You are welcome here.