Everyday Zen - Softcover

Beck, Charlotte Joko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060607343 ISBN 13: 9780060607340

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 1991

Synopsis

A uniquely American approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of daily living--love, relationships, fear, ambition, suffering. Beck shows how to live each moment to the fullest.

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Review:

"An extraordinary book for ordinary people. It speaks about ultimate matters with ultimate simplicity."--David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B, author of A Listening Heart

From the Back Cover:

Most Zen teachings derive from a monastic tradition far removed from the everyday world. Black robes, shaved heads and traditional monastic rituals reinforce the impression of an austere alternative to everyday life. Yet most Western students of Zen are preoccupied with the same tasks as everyone else – finding sexual and romantic love, a happy family life, a successful career. 'Everyday Zen' offers a warm, engaging, uniquely Western approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of ordinary daily living. Charlotte Joko Beck has travelled this path, and through the simplicity of her words she shows that as long as people seek to awaken to themselves and to the immediacy of the moment, the spirit of Zen will appear.

‘Deals with the most important spiritual practice of all – how we can live awakened in our daily life.’
JACK KORNFIELD, founder of 'Insight Meditation Society'

‘A rich source of practical wisdom’
STEPHAN BODIAN, editor of 'Yoga Journal'

‘I trust her and learn from her.’
ROBERT AITKEN, ROSHI, author of 'Taking the Path of Zen'

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0060607343
• ISBN 13: 9780060607340
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224