Zen Wisdom: Daily Teachings from the Zen Masters

This book has been specifically designed to give a daily dose of insight from some of the greatest explorers of consciousness that the world has seen. These quotes and stories are offered as objects of contemplation that may act as mind-bombs to explode the experience of separateness within which we are imprisoned - setting us free to delight in the wonderful miracle of life as it is. - Welcome to the world of Zen meditation, the central practice of Zen Buddhism. Through these brief thoughts, each day offers you the possibility of exploring your connection with consciousness of the unvierse and discovering your own true nature. But meditation is not Zen - it only a map for ytour journey. Use these daily thoguths, then as a means to an end, a direct encounter with what Zen masters describe as the truth that is staring you in the face.

This is a beautifully written and illustrated book. The art is truely inspiring. This book, which I read straight through; is meant to be read as a daily reader. Every month starts with an event in a famous zen story about a boy whose pet bull escapes into the forest. As you read the story you will find parallels to your own life. In this daily reader, you will find daily quotations from which you will draw wisdom from. This book will not just sit on your shelf.

This gorgeous little book may look like a coffee table book because it is so beautiful and so fun to sit and thumb through, but the sayings are Zen and they are deep. The author chose a very interesting assortment of aphorisms and quotes but it is the pictures that make this book so fun.