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Conflict and Zen: Stories of Presence in Heated Moments
Critical Acclaim
“The storytelling is brisk, conversational, and polished… readers who enjoy probing, encouraging tales of Zen discovery will find much here that heartens, challenges, and inspires growth. Inspiring stories of connection, quiet strength, and facing conflict with Zen presence.” — Publishers Weekly
“An enlightening book about conflict… The writing is spare yet evocative, philosophical yet accessible.” — Kirkus Reviews
Conflict isn’t the enemy.
Most of us meet conflict with control, avoidance, or quick fixes.
Conflict and Stories of Presence in Heated Moments offers another way—one rooted in Zen, mindfulness, and the quiet strength of deep listening.
At its heart, this book asks a radical
What if the problem is not conflict itself, but how we meet it?
A Fresh Approach to Conflict, Mindfulness, and Communication
In a marketplace filled with books on negotiation, communication, and conflict management, Conflict and Zen stands apart.
It doesn’t offer formulas or scripts. Instead, it draws from Zen practice, meditation, and real human encounters—inviting readers to pause and face difficulty with clarity.
Through forty-five short stories set in courtyards, kitchens, train platforms, and hospital rooms, the book reveals how conflict can doorway to deeper connectionA spark for personal transformationA call to be fully present, even in heated moments
What You’ll Find Inside
Each story illuminates how mindfulness and compassion can shift even the most difficult interactions. Drawing on decades of experience in conflict resolution and contemplative practice, the author shows that conflict is not simply a crisis to manage—it is a mirror reflecting our habits and assumptions.
The path forward isn’t about fixing problems but transforming how we see them. Conflict and Zen is an invitation to meet life as it unfolds, with openness, courage, and calm presence.
“The storytelling is brisk, conversational, and polished… readers who enjoy probing, encouraging tales of Zen discovery will find much here that heartens, challenges, and inspires growth. Inspiring stories of connection, quiet strength, and facing conflict with Zen presence.” — Publishers Weekly
“An enlightening book about conflict… The writing is spare yet evocative, philosophical yet accessible.” — Kirkus Reviews
Conflict isn’t the enemy.
Most of us meet conflict with control, avoidance, or quick fixes.
Conflict and Stories of Presence in Heated Moments offers another way—one rooted in Zen, mindfulness, and the quiet strength of deep listening.
At its heart, this book asks a radical
What if the problem is not conflict itself, but how we meet it?
A Fresh Approach to Conflict, Mindfulness, and Communication
In a marketplace filled with books on negotiation, communication, and conflict management, Conflict and Zen stands apart.
It doesn’t offer formulas or scripts. Instead, it draws from Zen practice, meditation, and real human encounters—inviting readers to pause and face difficulty with clarity.
Through forty-five short stories set in courtyards, kitchens, train platforms, and hospital rooms, the book reveals how conflict can doorway to deeper connectionA spark for personal transformationA call to be fully present, even in heated moments
What You’ll Find Inside
Each story illuminates how mindfulness and compassion can shift even the most difficult interactions. Drawing on decades of experience in conflict resolution and contemplative practice, the author shows that conflict is not simply a crisis to manage—it is a mirror reflecting our habits and assumptions.
The path forward isn’t about fixing problems but transforming how we see them. Conflict and Zen is an invitation to meet life as it unfolds, with openness, courage, and calm presence.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2025
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