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Zen Wisdom for the Anxious
Simple Advice from a Zen Buddhist Monk
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'A gentle introduction to Zen wisdom that feels like a breath of fresh air in a bamboo forest.'- Hector Garcia, author of lkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
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Zen Wisdom for the Anxious offers a gentle introduction to Zen wisdom that feels like a breath of fresh air in a bamboo forest. - Hector Garcia, author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
By dipping into this little book of simple Zen Buddhist sayings, you can calm your anxiety and return serenity to your soul.
Are you feeling stress and anxiety from the demands of daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list and the constant deluge of information from all quarters? Are you unhappy with your life and envious of those around you? At times like these, it's important to step back and take a breath.
Zen meditation may conjure up images of sitting in silence for long hours, but according to Buddhist monk and author Shinsuke Hosokawa, Zen can be summed up as 'the knowledge needed for a person to live life with a positive outlook.' With this in mind, he has produced this charmingly illustrated volume of sayings to introduce you to the world of Zen, which you can dip into when feeling stressed.
The sayings include:
- Pay attention to what is right in front of your eyes
- Nothing happens by chance. Every encounter has its meaning
- Be careful not to confuse the means and the purpose
- Keep flowing just like water
- Nothing will control you
- Even a bad day is a good day
- Check the ground beneath your feet when you're in trouble
- You'll never walk alone
These 52 mindful sayings mirror the 52 steps that are traditionally taken to achieve enlightenment, and also the 52 weeks of the yearβpassing through the seasons, both of the natural world and of our lives. Each saying has an illustration and a simple, meditative reflection to help you look into your own heart, accept your current state of being, reduce anxiety and find calmness.
'...a book that makes you feel happier just by holding it. Flip to a page at random, and you will pull out a pearl of wisdom. Whether you need encouragement, direction or simply some friendly advice, it's a book you can return to again and again." - The Japan Times
'Shinsuke Hosokawa has distilled centuries of Zen wisdom into 52 accessible aphorisms. They serve as guideposts, not only for Zen students, but for anyone who wants to lead a fuller life.' - Ken Kushner, author of One Arrow, One Life: Zen, Archery, Enlightenment
'The wisdom of Zen is practical and intimate, opening our hearts and revealing a new life right where we stand. The 52 Zen sayings presented by Shinsuke Hosokawa in this charming book...directly point to this wisdom, and will help you to know it for yourself.' - Meido Moore, author of The Rinzai Zen Way: A Guide to Practice
'This beautifully crafted book conveys Zen philosophy in a poetic and sensitive way, gently guiding the reader along wisdom's path...If we gaze within our hearts while letting go, we will release our concerns and find happiness.' - C. Alexander Simpkins, co-author of Simple Buddhism: A Guide To Enlightened Living
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Zen Wisdom for the Anxious by Shinsuke Hosokawa is praised for offering a refreshing introduction to Zen wisdom, likened to experiencing a peaceful walk through a bamboo forest. The book condenses Zen teachings into 52 simple aphorisms, providing guidance for a more fulfilling life. Reviewers commend its poetic, insightful presentation, encouraging introspection and the release of anxiety to discover happiness.
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ISBN: 9784805315736
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 October 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Illustration: 52 Zen sayings; b&w illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ayako Taniyama
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Shinsuke Hosokawa, born in 1979, is the chief priest of Ryuun-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple in Tokyo. After graduating from Bukkyo University in Kyoto, a school for nurturing the Buddhist spirit, he embarked on a nine-year period of ascetic training with the Rinzai School Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto. He has been in his current position as the chief priest of Ryu-un-ji since 2013. His late grandfather was the renowned Zen Buddhist priest Taido Matsubara. His activities range from publishing Zen-related books to coaching actors who appear as Zen monks in TV dramas. Official website of Ryuun-ji Temple: http://ryuun-ji.or.jp Instagram: nozawa_ryuunji_s.hosokawa Facebook: @nozawa.ryuunji
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