Zen Reflections

by Robert Allen

This inspiring collection of reflections is a warm-hearted and intimate exploration of the nature and practice of zen.

Genres: Zen, Nonfiction, Buddhism

160 pages, Hardcover

Published September 26, 2002

Reviews

[Rick Lott · Rating 4 out of 5]

30 pages into this book I decided "This really doesn't interest me." But it kept drawing me in, until I could no longer resist finishing it, and wanting more.

[Kirk Plankey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book on Zen that is written for the 21st century and from a very real and very practical Western perspective. And because of this it is the most accessible work I have come across.

[Edward · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.

[Marianne Mullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet, simple to read and great examples and stories to explain Zen and Buddhism to a newbie.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little book filled with some Zen goodness.

[Caroline Rowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very chilled out intro to Zen. Easy to read and understand with no preachy bits.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen is a word that sounds almost mystic, but it's really just being mindful in the here and now. I thought the way this book took everyday thinking and living and brought it down to the true nature of things was interesting and thought provoking.

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

i was hoping for more from this book...but it was just ok. it's a good one to pick up once in awhile for a little perspective, however. i often need to be reminded that "there is no mountain."

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written and clear writing on an opaque subject. I love it! Zen Reflections connects to me in the similar manner in which I experience Druidism.

[Dao · Rating 2 out of 5]

Instant soup.

[Lisa Rutigliano · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes a simple reason of mindfulness is in Buddhism. I found it very helpful and I was able to pick it up at any time, for two days, and carry-on. What a gift!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm still reflecting on that...