Zen Buddhism : Your Personal Guide to Practice and Tradition

Connect more meaningfully to the cultural wisdom and spiritual teachings of Buddhism. Explore Buddhist traditions and older ways of connecting with spirituality by going straight to the heart of mystical traditions. ZEN BUDDHISM explores the spiritual teachings that have thrived throughout Chinese culture and many other societies. With this guidebook for both newcomers to spiritual practice and those searching for a concise reference to a long history, discover how to honour your connection to nature and reach your full potential through Zen practice. Explore the history behind Buddhist practices and teachings, and then engage with them first hand, forming a deeper bond with yourself and the world. Illuminated by beautiful illustrations, this guide presents: · The history of Buddhism · Meditations and rituals to bring the ancient wisdom into modern life · Key concepts and figures of Buddhist teachings Zen Buddhism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful culture. As such, the subject matter and content has been treated with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and serves to further educate and foster support for these rich practices and traditions for years to come. Zen Buddhism is your engaging, accessible, and hands-on introduction to the deep magic and spirituality of Buddhism.