Zen

This is a well-written, authentic and worthy introduction to the history, ideal, and practice of Zen. Batchelor takes the reader through an account of the origins of Zen and its development in a topical and interesting manner, as well as giving a glance at the Buddhist perspective. Her descriptions of the routine of a Zen monastery and of the practice of Zazen are most useful to a beginner and serve to stir further inquiry. I do recommend this informative and attractive book.