Practical Zen
Meditation and Beyond

Many books on Zen come across as intriguing but are almost impenetrable to the uninitiated. Practical Zen is both an intriguing and totally accessible introduction to the meditation and movement practices handed down from the great 17th century Rinzai Zen masters Hakuin and Bankei. Written in everyd......more

The author of this book is the ideal blend of grounding in the Western mind with deep knowledge of and commitment to an authentic Eastern tradition. The result is a text that invites you in just as you are, and gives you access to life-changing tools and ideas. In every chapter you’ll want to pause......more

A really good introduction to different types of meditation. I'll be honest and say I didn't do all of them. I did about 4-5 weeks and decided that for now, I'd like to spend a longer amount of time focusing on just 1 or 2 of those. Heck, some people only do one of them for their entire life. One we......more

I really enjoyed the journey of reading this book. Following Daizan's footsteps from everyday life to the monastery in the north and then to Japan and back again, walking the length of the UK before setting up Zenways. His authenticity and honesty surrounding the ups and downs of his own experience......more

This is a great book for someone wanting a practical introduction to mindfulness and to Zen. Daizan writes well about his own experiences in Japan, about his teachers and the stories they told, and this makes the book very enjoyable and easy to read as well as informative. This is a book that will e......more