Zen Contemplation for Christians

by Elaine MacInnes

How and why did a Catholic nun become an accomplished Zen Master? Sister Elaine MacInnes shares her fascinating story and invites us into the compelling and slightly exotic world of Buddhist spiritual practice. As she details her lifelong journey of learning about Zen meditative practices, Sister MacInnes explains how they continue to enrich and inform her experience of Christianity. Replete with the wisdom of deep and contemplative insight and imbued with the profound knowledge of a seasoned spiritual teacher and guide, this spiritual autobiography is also a practical guidebook for those who, like her, want to discover how Zen can be a complementary and rewarding part of the Christian Life.

Genres: Spirituality

248 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 2003

About the author

Sister Elaine MacInnes is a Catholic nun and Zen master. She was born in Canada in 1924 and entered Our Lady's Missionaries as an adult. She is particularly known for teaching Zen meditation to prisoners in different countries.

Reviews

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned what I always believed and that is that the world is not black and white and being a Christian doesn't mean that Eastern practices cannot complement your spiritual life.