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Zen practice meets samurai discipline for modern life.

If you're curious about integrating mindfulness and purposeful living into your everyday routine, "No Fear Zen" offers an intriguing perspective. Inspired by the disciplined approach of the samurai, it encourages dedication and concentration, suggesting these qualities alone can lead to a balanced and fearless life. It's a unique blend of martial tradition and Zen philosophy that speaks to contemporary seekers of inner peace. Whether you’re just starting out with Zen or you are looking for structured guidance, this book might serve as your companion for a journey towards tranquil strength.

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ISBN: 9781935387954
Authors: Richard Collins
Publisher: Hohm Press
Date of Publication: 2015-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Religion
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No Fear Zen presents an approach to Zen practice that focuses on concentration and sitting (shikantaza) as a discipline that can be practiced in everyday life with the dedication of the samurai. In a world that requires bravery and decisive action in addition to generosity and compassion, we can learn much from the now-extinct samurai in creating a new kind of warrior for peace in the twenty-first century. While some practices focus on compassion and mindfulness as the goals of Zen practice, No Fear Zen contends that these are outcomes that occur naturally, spontaneously, and automatically from right practice without any goal or object whatsoever. The brief Zen talks that constitute the core of the book continue the tradition of spontaneous oral teachings delivered by the teacher (or roshi) during zazen. The collection might remind some of the classic Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, since the talks can serve either as an introduction to those beginning practice or as a manual for those interested in a structured approach to Zen practice. The tone of the talks ranges from humorous and informal to penetrating and philosophical, with references to day-to-day issues we all face as well as to works of literature. Several essays instruct in how to sit, how to manage mind and emotions, while others roam into difficult arenas, like the author's experience in bringing zazen instruction to those incarcerated in a federal penitentiary. As a professor of arts and humanities, Dr. Collins uses
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Zen practice meets samurai discipline for modern life.

If you're curious about integrating mindfulness and purposeful living into your everyday routine, "No Fear Zen" offers an intriguing perspective. Inspired by the disciplined approach of the samurai, it encourages dedication and concentration, suggesting these qualities alone can lead to a balanced and fearless life. It's a unique blend of martial tradition and Zen philosophy that speaks to contemporary seekers of inner peace. Whether you’re just starting out with Zen or you are looking for structured guidance, this book might serve as your companion for a journey towards tranquil strength.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.