A Little Bit of Zen

Name: A Little Bit of Zen
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SKU: 9781454940593
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An Introduction to Zen Buddhism

By Roshi O’Hara, Pat Enkyo

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A Little Bit of Zen introduces readers to the ancient practice of Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from China across Asia to the West. This accessible guide explores the principles of meditation, mindfulness, and mental calmness, offering exercises and insights into Zen literature, ritual chants, and bows to support a daily spiritual practice.
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Ideal for newcomers to Zen and those interested in incorporating mindfulness and meditation into their busy lives.

A Little Bit Of title providing a history and overview of Zen philosophy, including techniques for adding it to daily practice.

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This entry in the popular Little Bit of series introduces the ancient practice of Zen Buddhism

What is Zen? It's an ancient spiritual system rooted in Buddhism that began in China and spread throughout Asia, finally reaching the West. It encompasses meditation, mindfulness, and calming the mind--exactly what so many of us need and crave in this busy, stressful world. A Little Bit of Zen is the perfect, accessible introduction for newcomers, providing a history, overview, and exercises to use in their own daily practice, and covering everything from Zen literature to the ritual chants and bows.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454940593

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sterling Ethos

Illustration: all in 2-color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 128

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Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Roshi O’Hara, Pat Enkyo

About the Author

Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, PhD, is the abbot of the Village Zendo in downtown Manhattan. A Soto Zen priest and contemporary American Zen teacher, she integrates traditional meditation and koan practice with social engagement and peacemaking. A founding teacher of the Zen Peacemaker Order, she taught for many years at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, centering on new media technologies and social justice. Roshi O'Hara's writing has appeared in Tricycle, Turning Wheel, Shambhala Sun, Buddhadharma, and other Buddhist journals. She is the author of Most Intimate, A Zen Approach to Life's Challenges, and A Winter Sesshin: Ten Talks on the Heart Sutra.