The Little Book of Zen

by Émile Marini, Émile Marini

Treat the stresses of modern-day life with The Little Book of Zen .

Who knew so much wisdom could come in such a small package? This little book is packed full of easy practices and meditations to help you introduce the principles of Zen Buddhism into your enhance your spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing, tune into your natural intuition, and find your inner calm.

Beautifully presented, this book is the perfect introduction to this ancient practice.


Chapter 1: The Overflowing Teacup and the Beginner's Mind
Chapter 2: A Practical Guide to Meditation
Chapter 3: The Moon in Water - Understanding What We Can't Understand
Chapter 4: Every Day Is a Good Day - Zen and the Art of Suffering
Chapter 5: Wash Your Bowl - Zen and the Physical World

84 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2021

Reviews

[kutingtin · Rating 4 out of 5]

things to remember and put into practice: the overflowing teacup, the raisins, the beginners mind, the Buddha mind, counting 1-10, deep breaths full lungs, body scan and mindful eating.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars

[Haniva Zahra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tadinya saya berpikir buku ini akan menjelaskan bagaimana menjadi seseorang yang lebih tenang (haha), tapi nyatanya buku ini membahas cukup dalam mengenai Zen dan Budhism. Dari buku ini saya mengambil kesimpulan bahwa Zen adalah kemampuan kita melihat dengan jelas tentang diri kita sendiri, tentang dunia, dan tentang kita di dalam dunia. Bagaimana Zen juga mengajarkan tentang the beginner's mind yang erat kaitannya dengan ke-rendahhati-an. Bagaimana sikap kita mengosongkan cangkir terlebih dahulu ketika mempelajari suatu hal yang baru, agar kita bisa menerima secukupnya, dan justru tidak tumpah sia-sia. Saya teringat pengalaman mengikuti ESQ pada lebih dari 10 tahun yang lalu (haha) yang mengajarkan teknik serupa. Ada beberapa hal penting bagi saya dalam buku ini yang sayangnya tidak sempat dipaparkan lebih lanjut yaitu tentang the eightfold path. Satu lagi, tentang karma. Karma mengajarkan kita bahwa setiap aksi punya konsekuensi.

[Elizabeth Hetterley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what I expected; The Little Book of Zen reminds us of the complexity of Zen and how it is our state of mind that we approach decisions, actions, feelings and relationships.
Comparisons between Buddhism and Western traditions as a reminder of suffering being universal; individuals should not and cannot be blamed for their own suffering rather that suffering is just a consequence of existence.

[Enhee Tsoodol · Rating 4 out of 5]

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference"

[Aly · Rating 3 out of 5]

surface level of Zen, guess i need to read another book for a more deep understanding of Zen itself

[Private · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an overview for beginners it's alright i think