Simple Zen

by C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins

Book Overview

Simple Zen is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Zen's history, themes, and uses in our modern Western world. Beginning with a history of Zen from the time of its origin to the present,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804831742
• ISBN13: 9780804831741
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Intro to Zen

Before I bought this book I knew nothing about zen. As soon as I received the book in the mail I began flipping through the pages and I could not put this book down. This book is an excellent guide for simplifying your life. By introducing a little bit of zen into your stressful life- you could definitely make your life a little bit more bearable.

An excellent guide to Zen

This book does a good job of clearly pointing to the Zen experience. It is careful to recognize the wordless quality of Zen enlightenment. The discussions are thought provoking and the exercises definitely guide toward the experience. It explains the background and development of Zen, then describes the basic themes in Zen. The third section has exercises and meditations that really inspired me on my Zen path. I really got a lot out of it and recommend it to anyone interested in Zen.

A great guide to Zen

This book describes Zen's development and themes. Includes easy-to-follow instructions on how to make everyday a Zen day. Simply wonderful!

Great for those seeking better spiritual understanding!

Simple zen is just that, a simple yet magical look at the realm of Zen. It describes step by step a path to Zen and into Zen. Excellent for those who are not experts in the subject but would like learn more. Through a series of simple exercises the authors take the reader in a journey that could signify a change in their way of life.