Zen for Christians: A Beginner's Guide - Hardcover

Boykin, Kim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0486824403 ISBN 13: 9780486824406

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc, 2018

Synopsis

"Whereas other Christianity-meets-Buddhism books stress ideology and the intellect, this one emphasizes daily acts of practice." — Publishers Weekly. No prior knowledge of Zen philosophy is necessary for this reader-friendly guide, which offers Christians a way to incorporate contemplative practices into their lives by showing its compatibility with their beliefs. Boykin brings her own personal search through Buddhism and Christianity as well as her background in religious studies to the table in this illuminating and insightful walk through spiritual practice.

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About the Author

Kim Boykin has a Ph.D. in theology from Emory University. She teaches at Marymount College and is the author of Zen for Christians.

From the Back Cover

"Whereas other Christianity-meets-Buddhism books stress ideology and the intellect, this one emphasizes daily acts of practice." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"An excellent introduction to Zen -- clear and to the point, practical, respectful, and even humorous at times." -- Yoga Journal

"Makes Zen practice more approachable and less esoteric ... a straightforward guide for those who want to try Zen for themselves." -- Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin

"A trustworthy and delightful guide. Kim Boykin will demystify and deepen your understanding of both the traditions she practices. A gem!" -- James W. Fowler, author, Stages of Faith

"Kim Boykin writes in the skilled language of simplicity. While addressing those new to Zen, she offers practical wisdom, challenge, and encouragement to all practitioners." -- Rose Mary Dougherty, Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Bethesda, Maryland

"The great religions of the world have much to learn from each other. Kim Boykin's book is a skillful step in that direction. The heart of the matter of Zen is presented in a direct and informative way that is based on her firsthand experience of Zen training. This should prove to be a helpful guidebook for any Christian who wishes to explore Zen practice." -- John Daido Loori, roshi, abbot, Zen Mountain Monastery

"This lovely, wise, and practical introduction to Zen keeps its promise of companionship as the kind of spiritual cookbook you can bring right into the kitchen. Recipe-reading like this, in fact, inspires you to get into the kitchen, encourages you to keep at it, and invites you to share your efforts in communion with others." -- Steven Tipton, coauthor, Habits of the Heart

"An excellent resource on Zen practice, written from a pragmatic, personal, and yet sophisticated point of view. What a fine contribution to Buddhist-Christian understanding!" -- Judith Simmer-Brown, coauthor, Benedict's Dharma: Buddhists Comment on the Rule

"This is a good-humored, intelligent, nonguilt-inducing book written by a person who shows us clearly what it would be like to reap the benefits of what she preaches." -- Roberta Bondi, author, Memories of God and Houses: A Family Memoir of Grace

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486824403
• ISBN 13: 9780486824406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208