Easy-to-Use Zen: Refresh and Calm Your Mind, Body and Spirit with the Wisdom of Zen

by David Scott

When the Buddha was asked to explain the serenity, patience and cheerfulness of his disciples he "They have no regret over the past, nor do they brood over the future. They live in the present; therefore they are radiant."

Simplicity, restraint, and with Zen it's effortless to cultivate these essential, life-enhancing qualities. Take a simple approach to Zen Buddhism, one that allows you to imbue every moment with beauty, spiritual richness, and wisdom. Effect a vital lifestyle change, guided by evocative photographs and illustrations, enlightening stories, explanations of essential concepts, basic Zen background and practice, and practical design principles for the home. Here are noble truths, treasures, and precepts; the postures of meditation; ways of establishing a sanctuary; vows and sutras; and illuminating ideas for increasing well-being. Clear the clutter in living rooms, bathrooms, and bedrooms; enhance the sense of space; and emphasize natural materials. Bring Zen into the kitchen with new tastes, recipes, and the right equipment--and into the garden with paths, stone wall groupings, plants and trees, water and bridges. Awaken your spirit!

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2002

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Reviews

[Polina]

Great into to Zen philosophy, practices and zen in daily life from zazen to cooking to interior decoration. The book is written in the perfectly fitting zen style with minimal fluff and each chapter eloquently and concisely bringing its point across, sprinkled with lots of photos and illustrations to make up the bulk of the book.