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"A rich source of practical wisdom." -- Stephan Bodian, editor, Yoga Journal
"An extraordinary book for ordinary people. It speaks about ultimate matters with ultimate simplicity." -- David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B., author of A Listening Heart
"Deals with the most important spiritual practice of all--how we can live awakened in our daily life." -- Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
"I trust [Charlotte Joko Beck] and learn from her." -- Robert Aitken Roshi, author of Taking the Path of Zen
"I trust her and learn from her." -- -- Robert Aitken, Roshi, author of Taking the Path of Zen
"Reminds us vividly that practice and 'enlightenment' are here under our noses." -- -- Sandy Boucher, author of Turning the Wheel
"Reminds us vividly that practice and 'enlightenment' are here under our noses." -- Sandy Boucher, author of Turning the Wheel --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"An extraordinary book for ordinary people. It speaks about ultimate matters with ultimate simplicity." -- David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B., author of A Listening Heart
"Deals with the most important spiritual practice of all--how we can live awakened in our daily life." -- Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
"I trust [Charlotte Joko Beck] and learn from her." -- Robert Aitken Roshi, author of Taking the Path of Zen
"I trust her and learn from her." -- -- Robert Aitken, Roshi, author of Taking the Path of Zen
"Reminds us vividly that practice and 'enlightenment' are here under our noses." -- -- Sandy Boucher, author of Turning the Wheel
"Reminds us vividly that practice and 'enlightenment' are here under our noses." -- Sandy Boucher, author of Turning the Wheel --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Charlotte Joko Beck offers a warm, engaging, uniquely American approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of daily living—love, relationships, work, fear, ambition, and suffering. Everyday Zen shows us how to live each moment to the fullest. This Plus edition includes an interview with the author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS is the one you must read when you begin....,
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This review is from: Everyday Zen (Paperback)
Having read a few of the negative reviews of Beck's original introduction to the Ordinary Mind philosophy and practice, I have to say that I was one who had no previous exposure to zen nor do I have a zen teacher. The clarity of the subjects covered through lecture and teacher-student interaction at the zen hall made it quite understandable to me. Of course I am talking clearly about the text and its absorbility. Now understanding the way of life through zen, THAT is the challenge - not the author's teachablity through this work. Outstanding work by the author.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great if you know a little of Zen and Buddhism beforehand.,
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This review is from: Everyday Zen (Paperback)
Back in the early 80's I read a few very scholarly volumes about Zen. They were great at giving a total novice some idea of the formation and history of Zen. They were full of very strict admonishments, you must live very austere existence, live off almost nothing, and be almost perfect before you even begin.Twenty years on and I am interested again in Zen. This book is such a contrast to those early volumes. It teaches you that none of us are perfect, and each of us needs to move at a suitable pace for where we are now. It might be helpful if before reading this book you have some theoretical knowledge of how Zen came to be and what it's about, but I don't feel that is essential. If you are like me you will have decided you want to know about Zen or wish to begin practicing and you will find someone (a teacher) to help start you on the path, and they will recommend this book to you. The writer seems to know EXACTLY how I'm feeling and writes in a style that speaks to the inner me, rather than talking to all the perfect people I envisaged would be the only ones to take up Zen practice...i.e. she de-esoteric-orises the subject. She also sounds like she must have experienced the doubts, the hopes, and all the other up's and downs that we all go through. Highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite zen book,
By Rick Dale "Author of The Beat Handbook" (Belgrade Lakes, ME United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Everyday Zen (Paperback)
This is simply my favorite zen book, and I have read a few. Granted, if you are a total newcomer to zen, you may experience some frustration. In fact, I did not appreciate this book after my first read. After additional study and reading - especially of Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now - I reread Everday Zen and now I cannot get enough of Charlotte Joko Beck's teaching. Her other book, Nothing Special, is equally beneficial. Her writing is straightforward, but profound. What a treasure she is!
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