Zen for Christians: A Beginner′s Guide - Hardcover

Boykin, Kim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787963763 ISBN 13: 9780787963767

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

"Trustworthy and delightful guide Kim Boykin will demystify and deepen your understanding of both the traditions she practices. Animated and illuminative Zen for Christians beckons toward a practicing and practical faith at the intersection of two great traditions. A gem!"
James W. Fowler, author, Stages of Faith

In Zen for Christians, author Kim Boykin who has personally experienced the gifts of Buddhism in her own Christian faith and has taught this subject in a variety of settings offers Christians a way to incorporate Zen practices into their lives without compromising their beliefs and faith.

Zen for Christians assumes curiosity but no knowledge as it walks readers through specific concepts of Zen philosophy such as suffering, attachment, and enlightenment and explains each in a simple, lively way. Sections between chapters gently guide readers through Zen mediation practices, explaining the basics in a clear, engaging way. One key chapter places Christian and Zen teachings side by side to help Christian readers not only understand Zen but appreciate what it has to offer them.

Zen for Christians illustrates how Zen practice can be particularly useful for Christians who want to enrich their faith by incorporating contemplative practices.

About this title

About the Author

Kim Boykin is a Christian practitioner of Zen and an experienced workshop leader and teacher of Zen practices and contemplative prayer to both Christian and non–Christian audiences.

From the Back Cover

"Boykin unfalteringly reflects on her secular background and deep life–questions and engages two religious traditions while maintaining the integrity of each. As we follow her through simple spiritual practices, we breathe a sigh of release to find that freedom, transformation, and meaning are available to us where we are and as we are, from the ground of our own experience."
The Reverend Susan Henry–Crowe, Dean of the Chapel and Religious Life, Emory University

"Challenging, informative, inspiring, stimulating, useful, and a good read! Christians will find her responses to many of their questions and also encouraging affirmation to overcome any hesitations. Non–Christians may be surprised at the parallels and possibilities for dialogue and collaboration. It is a unique, significant contribution to literature on Zen."
Janet Jinne Richardson, Roshi, Spiritual Director and Teacher, Zen Community of Baltimore / Clare Sangha

"This book is truly a find! It is a concise presentation of Zen Buddhist practice and philosophy to interested Christians. It is told in a clear yet personal fashion. At last, something that makes Zen easy to understand!"
Rose Annette Liddell, director of the Thomas Merton Center for Creative Exchange, Denver, Colorado

In Zen for Christians, author Kim Boykin–– who has personally experienced the gifts of Buddhism in her own Christian faith and has taught this subject in a variety of settings–– offers Christians a way to incorporate Zen practices into their lives without compromising their beliefs and faith.

Zen for Christians assumes curiosity but no knowledge as it walks readers through specific concepts of Zen philosophy –– such as suffering, attachment, and enlightenment –– and explains each in a simple, lively way. Sections between chapters gently guide readers through Zen mediation practices, explaining the basics in a clear, engaging way. One key chapter places Christian and Zen teachings side by side to help Christian readers not only understand Zen but appreciate what it has to offer them.
Zen for Christians illustrates how Zen practice can be particularly useful for Christians who want to enrich their faith by incorporating contemplative practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787963763
• ISBN 13: 9780787963767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208