These books will help provide you greater insights into the practice of Zen, one of the most powerful spiritual and meditative techniques.
Buddha in Blue Jeans: An Extremely Short Simple Zen Guide to Sitting Quietly and Being Buddha
Authors: Tai Sheridan,
Tai Sheridan reveals the profound blessings you will experience in life just by dedicating some moments of it to sitting quietly, and being your true self. In other words, by imitating Buddha. As a result, your life will transform in every aspect. You will find a new courage with which you face challenges and live and die in peace.
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Authors: Thich Nhat Hanh,Arnold Kotler, Dalai Lama XIV
Renowned thinker Hanh reveals his profound insights about life. What he shares will make you look at every negative situation in a more optimistic angle and expose you to new opportunities of spiritual growth. Peace Is Every Step will change every aspect of your life, and consequently the world at large, all by encouraging you to concentrate on one thing — peace.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
Authors: Robert M. Pirsig,
Pirsig’s tale of a father and son’s motorcycle journey across Northwest America is packed with life-changing lessons. From fear, love, growth and acceptance, this book will give you answers to some of life’s biggest questions. It will help you make sense of the world around you and ease your path to success.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Authors: Shunryu Suzuki,Trudy Dixon, Huston Smith, Richard Baker
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few”. Based on this profound idea, Suzuki enlightens the reader’s mind on the concept of Zen. His teachings range from the best way to breathe and the need to be mindful of the surroundings. The best part is that this book is easy-to-practice with simple and precise instructions.
The Way of Zen
Authors: Alan W. Watts,
According to Alan Watts, Zen is an Asian gift to the entire world. In this book, he shows the reader how to access this gift. He shares its rich history, principles and practices, and shows explicitly how Zen can be applied in the modern world.
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