Synopsis
A former Zen nun offers this concise yet authoritative guide to this fast-growing spiritual path, with details on its history and philosophy, guidelines for meditation, and a directory of Zen centers throughout the United States. Original.
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About the Author
Martine Batchelor spent many years as a Zen Buddhist Nun in Korea. She is an internationally renowned teacher of meditation who lives in France.
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'ZEN'
Zen is referred to again and again in popular culture but how many people really know what it is? This straightforward introductory guide offers basic background information on Zen history, philosophy and practices as well as a practical introduction to meditation. It demonstrates how meditation can help us connect (to ourselves and each other) and live more fully. It explains:
• what Zen is
• where it originated
• how it is practised
• its relevance for our life today
• where we can find out more
Martine Batchelor was a Zen Buddhist nun in Korea for ten years. She teaches Zen Buddhism at Sharpham College and leads Zen retreats worldwide. She is the author of 'Walking on Lotus Flowers' and is interested in making Zen relevant to the modern world and our daily life.
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