365 Zen: Daily Readings

by Claire Fontaine and Jean Smith

Book Overview

A year's worth of Zen wisdom and inspiration! The first-ever collection of Zen koans, stories, and sayings in the popular meditation-a-day format. In this book of daily meditations, veteran Buddhist writer and editor Jean Smith gives us Zen's most memorable teachings in a uniquely accessible format. Drawn from all of Zen's major schools and teachers, the 365 inspiring selections illuminate Zen's major themes, including zazen, koans, detachment, karma,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062516027
• ISBN13: 9780062516022
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Good book

This collection is a good way to gain access to zen writing and writers. I have found it both inspirational and practical. The readings beg you to think and then to apply them to situations each of us encounter every day. I also highly recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom" by Taro Gold. Excellent!

Gentle Reminders on how we ought to live our lives

Very thoughtful collection of quotes and stories. Kept on my desk, the book is opened when a reflective break is needed from the stress of daily life. These short reminders are effective guideposts on a subject that is evasive and impossible to learn through book learning. I highly recommend it.

An excellent introduction and anecdotal book

This book sits in a very easy place to find in my apartment. Tt is the perfect book to pick up, read an entry and move on in your task. The lessons are all very easy to absorb and enjoyable to read. If you have even a passing interest in Zen, you'll find this an enjoyable book - as will any who visit you.

Good Zen book for beginner.

I would recommend this book for Zen beginners. The content is taken from a wide variety of classic Zen authors. It introduces the philosophy and concept in a brief yet precise point. The short stories are humorous and at the same time profound. I take this book with me on an airplane, a train....

Excellent Contemporary Work

This book is a very good book in understanding the wisdom of zen philosophy. A great coffee table book which is meant to be read once a day throughout the year (typically). It is a good book for those who want to brush up on their zen knowledge and awakening. Solid book!