"Zen is not effort. Effort is tension, effort is work, effort is to achieve something. Zen is not something to achieve. Just relax, relax so deeply that you become a revelation to yourself." - Zen proverb "Zen" is the Japanese pronunciation of Chinese chan, meaning "meditation". Rather than representing a particular ethic or set of beliefs, Zen Buddhism - as practiced in Japan since the 12th century - is a discipline that seeks to reveal profound insight into the nature of things through thought, experience and meditation, passing on wisdom from master to disciple, rather than through reliance on formal doctrine and ideas. Zen emphasizes rigorous self-restraint, the practice of meditation, and perceiving the true nature of reality through mindfulness. This insight can be expressed in daily life through acts of kindness towards others. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, Zen Wisdom offers more than 80 succinct quotes from Zen masters such as Bankei Yotaku, Matsuo Basho, and the Buddha, on topics as wide-ranging as discovering purpose, maintaining concentration, mindfulness, tranquility, learning, kindness and finding joy.

Gift edition of inspirational Zen quotes in a pocket format

About the Author

Abbie Headon is a freelance editor and writer who has always been deeply interested in science and technology and their impact on our everyday lives. She has had fifteen books published in several languages, on a wide range of non-fiction topics.

Book Information
ISBN 9781838865115
Author Abbie Headon
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Amber Books
Publisher Amber Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 164mm * 124mm * 21mm