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Learn to Let Go - A Guided Journal: Drop everything that's holding you back (Paperback): John Purkiss Learn to Let Go - A Guided Journal: Drop everything that's holding you back (Paperback)
John Purkiss
R300 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R60 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POWER OF LETTING GO 'Life-changing' - Sara Makin, Founder & CEO of Makin Wellness If you learn to let go, your life will take off. How is negative thinking affecting your success? Are you holding on to a story about your life? Are you allowing judgement and pain to weigh you down? Learn to let go and turn your dreams into reality with this beautifully illustrated, guided journal from the bestselling author of The Power of Letting Go. Learn how to stay present, let go of the thoughts that keep you stuck, and tune into something far more intelligent than your brain using the creative exercises, writing prompts and techniques in this journal - and start living a life of freedom and success.

Patriarchs on Paper - A Critical History of Medieval Chan Literature (Paperback): Alan Cole Patriarchs on Paper - A Critical History of Medieval Chan Literature (Paperback)
Alan Cole
R756 R651 Discovery Miles 6 510 Save R105 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The truth of Chan Buddhism - better known as "Zen" - is regularly said to be beyond language, and yet Chan authors - medieval and modern - produced an enormous quantity of literature over the centuries. To make sense of this well-known paradox, Patriarchs on Paper explores several genres of Chan literature that appeared during the Tang and Song dynasties (c. 600-1300), including genealogies, biographies, dialogues, poems, monastic handbooks, and koans. Working through this diverse body of literature, Alan Cole details how Chan authors developed several strategies to evoke images of a perfect Buddhism in which wonderfully simple masters transmitted Buddhism's final truth to one another, suddenly and easily, and, of course, independent of literature and the complexities of the Buddhist monastic system. Chan literature, then, reveled in staging delightful images of a Buddhism free of Buddhism, tempting the reader, over and over, with the possibility of finding behind the thick facade of real Buddhism-with all its rules, texts, doctrines, and institutional solidity-an ethereal world of pure spirit. Patriarchs on Paper charts the emergence of this kind of "fantasy Buddhism" and details how it interacted with more traditional forms of Chinese Buddhism in order to show how Chan's illustrious ancestors were created in literature in order to further a wide range of real-world agendas.

At Home In The World - Lessons from a remarkable life (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh At Home In The World - Lessons from a remarkable life (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh 2
R391 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenage novice, as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites and influence world leaders. The tradition of Zen teaching stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses story-telling to engage people's interest so he can share important teachings, insights and life lessons.

Unlocking the Zen Koan - A New Translation of the Zen Classic Wumenguam (Paperback, New Ed): Thomas Cleary Unlocking the Zen Koan - A New Translation of the Zen Classic Wumenguam (Paperback, New Ed)
Thomas Cleary
R426 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R79 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In Unlocking the Zen Koan (originally published as No Boundary) Thomas Cleary translates directly from the Chinese and interprets Zen Master Wumen's text and commentaries in verse and prose on the inner meaning of the koans. Cleary then gives us other great Chinese Zen masters' comments in prose or verse on the same koan. Cleary's probing, analytic commentaries wrestle with meaning and shading, explaining principles and practices. Five different steps to follow in reading the koan begin with its use as a single abrupt perception, and lead progressively to more intellectual readings, illustrating the fixations which stand in the way of a true Zen understanding.

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (Hardcover): Thich Nhat Hanh Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (Hardcover)
Thich Nhat Hanh
R756 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R208 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
On Having No Head (Hardcover): Douglas Edison Harding On Having No Head (Hardcover)
Douglas Edison Harding
R613 Discovery Miles 6 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Zen Physics (Paperback): David Darling Zen Physics (Paperback)
David Darling
R559 Discovery Miles 5 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Acclaimed astrophysicist David Darling comes well-armed with both science and mysticism to provide a theory of consciousness and its final conclusion. His well -researched ideas on psychology, neuro-biology, quantum physics and a host of others meld with Zen mysticism to provide a step by step approach to what consciousness is, and what it is not. The urban myth of 'who we are' is peeled back to reveal a terrible-wonderful truth. We are a fragmented assortment of often biased memories held together by a selfish brain whose primary concern is its own immortality. So how does this amalgam of 'I' manage to create what is considered the highest life-form on earth? You start at conception, add some biology and evolutionary theory, and what emerges is an organism using its every meager power to construct its own unique reality. Or is it that unique? Are we truly disconnected from all those other 'unique realities' of the past, present and future? Darling launches into a frank discussion of consciousness. How each of our stories is pieced together from a constantly changing conglomerate of memories. It is these stories that make us who we are. If the memories are changed - we change. If they are erased then we are erased. Our consciousness lives and dies dependent on our memories. When the physical brain dies with the rest of the body what happens to 'us'? Do not look here for comforting ideas of lounging in heaven with friends and family. Darling also does not support utter annihilation. Darling instead shows where mysticism may provide some insight for science. A well-grounded theory emerges of what happens when you can no longer observe scientifically those moments beyond our last breath. Darling provides a compelling answer for what lies beyond the end as we know it. Darling has acquired a profound insight into the process of death and the many misconceptions we have about it. He systematically walks you through the scientific process of death as well as other scientific phenomenon and lets you see for yourself that there isn't a huge mystery behind it all. Darling doesn't give you the answer to "the great question," but points you in the correct direction with style. Darling uses logic to explain how quantum physics may be bound with personality, but never pretends that Zen can be explained rationally. This collection of thoughts is extremely well-organized and well-written. David Darling's book explains quantum mechanics in a way anyone can understand. He also presents an intelligent thesis on the nature of life after death. His answer may not be what we wish to hear, but it makes sense. Author Bio - David Darling is the author of more than 40 titles including narrative science titles: Megacatastrophes , We Are Not Alone, Gravity's Arc, Equations of Eternity, a New York Times Notable Book, and Deep Time. He is also the author of the bestseller-The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes. Darling's other titles include The Universal Book of Astronomy, and The Complete Book of Spaceflight, as well as more than 30 children's books. His articles and reviews have appeared in Astronomy, Omni, Penthouse, New Scientist, the New York Times, and the Guardian, among others. David Darling was born in Glossop, Derbyshire, England, on July 29, 1953, and grew up in the beautiful Peak District, close to Kinder Scout for those who know the area. He went to New Mills Grammar School and then on to Sheffield University, where he earned his B.Sc. in physics in 1974, and Manchester University, for my Ph.D. in astronomy in 1977. David Darling's interests, apart from his work and family, include singing, song-writing, and playing guitar, walking, and travel.

Readings of Dogen's "Treasury of the True Dharma Eye" (Paperback): Steven Heine Readings of Dogen's "Treasury of the True Dharma Eye" (Paperback)
Steven Heine
R763 Discovery Miles 7 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye (Shobogenzo) is the masterwork of Dogen (1200-1253), founder of the Soto Zen Buddhist sect in Kamakura-era Japan. It is one of the most important Zen Buddhist collections, composed during a period of remarkable religious diversity and experimentation. The text is complex and compelling, famed for its eloquent yet perplexing manner of expressing the core precepts of Zen teachings and practice. This book is a comprehensive introduction to this essential Zen text, offering a textual, historical, literary, and philosophical examination of Dogen's treatise. Steven Heine explores the religious and cultural context in which the Treasury was composed and provides a detailed study of the various versions of the medieval text that have been compiled over the centuries. He includes nuanced readings of Dogen's use of inventive rhetorical flourishes and the range of East Asian Buddhist textual and cultural influences that shaped the work. Heine explicates the philosophical implications of Dogen's views on contemplative experience and attaining and sustaining enlightenment, showing the depth of his distinctive understanding of spiritual awakening. Readings of Dogen's Treasury of the True Dharma Eye will give students and other readers a full understanding of this fundamental work of world religious literature.

Zen in Japanese Culture - A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life (Hardcover): Gavin Blair Zen in Japanese Culture - A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life (Hardcover)
Gavin Blair
R808 R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Save R162 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Formed by a convergence of the Buddha's teachings with Taoism and local tradition, Zen has had a profound impact on the art and culture of Japan. As a philosophy, Zen promotes a recognition of emptiness and impermanence. As an aesthetic, it is marked by striking simplicity and a reverence for space. It operates on the principle of wabi-sabi, the harmony found in all things transient and imperfect. Countless Japanese artists, artisans, and designers have engaged with the Zen tradition, their work the fruit of its wisdom. Author Gavin Blair has spent nearly two decades as a writer and journalist in Japan. In these pages, he shows how Zen has found expression in all aspects of Japanese culture, be it the tea ceremony, origami, or bonsai. Gorgeous full-colour photographs highlight the simple beauty of the Zen aesthetic, from the hanging noren curtains that adorn entrances and doorways, to the intricate craftwork of a wagasa umbrella. Together these images speak to the quiet power of Zen. Above all, Zen is an invitation to contemplate the mind, to cultivate harmony with nature and ease through understanding. This book is for any reader who is curious about Japanese culture and the Zen tradition.

Be More Bonsai - Change your life with the mindful practice of growing bonsai trees (Hardcover): Mark Akins Be More Bonsai - Change your life with the mindful practice of growing bonsai trees (Hardcover)
Mark Akins
R350 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R70 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Cultivate a mindful new habit in 2023 with Be More Bonsai, and discover how the art of growing bonsai trees can lead to a happier, more mindful way of life Amid the chaos of modern life, the ancient art of tending to bonsai can bring calm and perspective. The central tenets of this beautiful, meditative practice teach us patience, focus, calmness, perspective, planning, mindfulness and many more traits that can help us in our busy, challenging everyday lives. This calming companion will guide you through: * Caring for your own bonsai tree * Applying the mindfulness of cultivating bonsai to everyday life * The ancient Eastern philosophy of tending to bonsai From the shedding of leaves representing the letting go of material possessions, to carefully tending to the bonsai roots just as we should our own core values, Be More Bonsai is filled with wisdom that you'll cherish every day. Through the pages of this unique book, drawing on thousands of years of wisdom, elegant philosophy and a simpler, ancient way of life, we can all learn to Be More Bonsai.

Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People - How to Learn from your Troublesome Buddhas (Paperback, 0th New edition):... Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People - How to Learn from your Troublesome Buddhas (Paperback, 0th New edition)
Mark Westmoquette; Foreword by Julian Daizan Skinner
R305 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R61 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This is a guide to applying the teachings of mindfulness and Zen to the troublesome or challenging people in our lives. Perhaps you can see there's often a pattern to your behaviour in relation to them and that it often causes pain - perhaps a great deal of pain. The only way we can grow is by facing this pain, acknowledging how we feel and how we've reacted, and making an intention or commitment to end this repeating pattern of suffering. In this book, Mark Westmoquette speaks from a place of profound personal experience. A Zen monk, he has endured two life-changing traumas caused by other people: his sexual abuse by his own father; and his stepfather's death and mother's very serious injury in a car crash due to the careless driving of an off-duty policeman. He stresses that by bringing awareness and kindness to these relationships, our initial stance of "I can't stand this person, they need to change" will naturally shift into something much broader and more inclusive. The book makes playful use of Zen koans - apparently nonsensical phrases or stories - to help jar us out of habitual ways of perceiving the world and nudge us toward a new perspective of wisdom and compassion.

Find The Seeker! - The pathless path to fulfillment and happiness (Paperback): Xuan Lou Genro, Clifford Stevens Find The Seeker! - The pathless path to fulfillment and happiness (Paperback)
Xuan Lou Genro, Clifford Stevens
R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-Chi - A Translation of the Lin-chi lu (Paperback, New Ed): Burton Watson The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-Chi - A Translation of the Lin-chi lu (Paperback, New Ed)
Burton Watson
R740 R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Save R106 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Among the most important texts of Zen literature, the "Lin-Chi lu" details the insights and exploits of the great ninth century Chinese Zen master Lin-chi, one of the most highly regarded of the T'ang period masters. PEN Translation Prize-winner Burton Watson presents here an eloquent translation -- the first in the English language -- of this seminal classic, "The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-chi." The work is an exacting depiction of Lin-chi's words and actions, describing the Zen master's life and teaching, and includes a number of his sermons. Because Lin-chi's school outlasted other forms of early Chinese Zen to become dominant throughout China to this day, this translation bears unique significance within the literature of this great Asian nation. With Watson's lucid introduction to the work, a glossary of terms, and notes to the text, "The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-chi "is a generously constructed and accessible model of translation that will stand as the definitive primary material on Lin-chi for many years to come.

The Book Of Tea (Hardcover): Okakura Kakuzo The Book Of Tea (Hardcover)
Okakura Kakuzo; Introduction by Anna Sherman; Illustrated by Sayuri Romei 1
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Book of Tea describes all aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony and explains how its rituals blend seamlessly with traditional Japanese life.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by Anna Sherman and delightful illustrations by Sayuri Romei.

This short book, written in English by a Japanese scholar and artist, was first published in 1906 at a time when Japan was opening up to Western culture. In response to that, Okakura Kakuzo set out to explain the beauty and simplicity of Japanese daily life which was greatly inspired by teaism. He describes in detail the different aspects of the tea ceremony, how it was founded, the role of the tea masters, the architecture of the tea-room and the stages of making and serving the tea. He then goes on to explain the connection between Taoism and Zennism with tea and he also writes chapters on art appreciation and the art of flower arranging.

A Buddhist Bible - The Favorite Scriptures of the Zen Sect (Paperback): Dwight Goddard A Buddhist Bible - The Favorite Scriptures of the Zen Sect (Paperback)
Dwight Goddard
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

2010 Facsimile of the 1932 Edition. Goddard compiled a collection of favorite texts of the Zen Sect of Buddhism. Includes a History of Zen Buddhism, Self-Realization of Noble Wisdom, The Diamond Sutra, The Prajna Paramita Sutra, the Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch. Edited and interpreted by Dwight Goddard.

To Meet the Real Dragon (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Gudo Wafe Nishijima To Meet the Real Dragon (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Gudo Wafe Nishijima
R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Buddhist masters of the past have explained the relationship between Buddhist theory and the Truth by way of a simple metaphor. The Truth, they say, is like the distant moon. Ideas, theories, and explanations are merely fingers pointing at that far-away goal. They are not, and can never be, the moon itself. So this book is one such finger, a finger pointing at the moon, but the moon itself can be touched by you alone... The Buddhism which emerges from To Meet the Real Dragon is Buddhism for real people: ordinary human beings with ordinary human problems. It is humanistic Zen--Zen for human beings. Here are a few of the topics covered by this very readable book: What is Religion, Meeting a True Master, Master Dogen, Science and Buddhism, Idealism and Materialism, Gautama Buddha, The Four Noble Truths, The Transmission of the Truth, Cause and Effect, Not Doing Wrong, Action: The Center of Buddhism, Zazen, The Four Philosophies.

Without You There - The Zen of Unity (Paperback): Paramananda Ishaya Without You There - The Zen of Unity (Paperback)
Paramananda Ishaya
R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Without You There takes a look at the Zen of Unity and presents the author's unique perspective. By avoiding conceptual traps and, therefore, lessening the time it takes to live in full realization, Paramananda offers the reader a way to resonate with their own authority.

The Essentials of Buddhist Meditation (Paperback): Shramana Zhiyi The Essentials of Buddhist Meditation (Paperback)
Shramana Zhiyi; Translated by Bhikshu Dharmamitra
R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"The Essentials of Buddhist Meditation" is a classic Buddhist meditation instruction manual deeply rooted in the Indian Buddhist "calming-and-insight" meditation tradition. Within its tradition, it is the universally-acknowledged standard beginning-to-intermediate meditation manual, one which offers perhaps the most reliable, comprehensive, and practically-useful Buddhist meditation instruction currently available in English. The author of "The Essentials" is the sixth-century monk and meditation master, Shramana Zhiyi (Chih-i), one of the most illustrious figures in the history of Chinese Buddhism. Master Zhiyi is famous for his role in the founding of the Tiantai teachings lineage and for his authorship of a quartet of meditation manuals of which this is one. The translator of this volume is the American monk, Bhikshu Dharmamitra, a translator of numerous classic works from the Indian and Chinese Buddhist traditions.

First Dogen Book (Paperback): Bob Myers First Dogen Book (Paperback)
Bob Myers
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Translation of selected essays from Shobogenzo, the masterpiece written by Dogen, the 13th-century Japanese philosopher and religious figure.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - An Inquiry Into Values [deckle-edged] (Paperback): Robert M Pirsig Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - An Inquiry Into Values [deckle-edged] (Paperback)
Robert M Pirsig
R545 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R124 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called 'yourself.'"

One of the most important and influential books of the past half-century, Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a powerful, moving, and penetrating examination of how we live and a meditation on how to live better. The narrative of a father on a summer motorcycle trip across America's Northwest with his young son, it becomes a profound personal and philosophical odyssey into life's fundamental questions. A true modern classic, it remains at once touching and transcendent, resonant with the myriad confusions of existence and the small, essential triumphs that propel us forward.

Seventy-Two Labors (Paperback): Susan K?d? Efird Seventy-Two Labors (Paperback)
Susan Kōdō Efird
R441 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R84 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Transmission of Light - Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan (Paperback, 1st Shambhala ed): Thomas Cleary Transmission of Light - Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan (Paperback, 1st Shambhala ed)
Thomas Cleary; Introduction by Thomas Cleary
R643 R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Save R82 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A translation of the classic "Denkoroku" by one of the premier translators of Buddhist and Taoist texts illustrates how to arrive at the epiphanic Zen awakening known as "satori." The essential initiatory experience of Zen, satori is believed to open up the direct perception of things as they are. "Even if you sit until your seat breaks through, even if you persevere mindless of fatigue, even if you are a person of lofty deeds and pure behavior, if you haven't reached this realm of satori, you still can't get out of the prison of the world." Deliberately cultivated and employed to awaken the dormant potency of the mind, satori is said to be accessible to all people, transcending time, history, culture, race, gender, and personality. Attributed to the thirteenth-century Zen Master Keizan (1268-1325), "Transmission of Light" (along with "The Blue Cliff Record" and "The Gateless Barrier ")" "is one of three essential koan texts used by Zen students. Techniques for reaching the enlightening experience of satori are revealed through fifty-three short tales about the awakenings of successive generations of masters, beginning with the twelfth-century Zen master Ejo, dharma heir to Dogen. The translator's introduction establishes the context for "Transmission of Light" within the Zen canon and elucidates central themes of the work, including the essential idea that genuine satori "is not the end of Zen; it is more properly the true beginning."

This Monk Wears Heels - Be Who You Are (Hardcover, 0th New edition): Kodo Nishimura This Monk Wears Heels - Be Who You Are (Hardcover, 0th New edition)
Kodo Nishimura
R395 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R79 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

You won't become the real you unless you face up to what you've avoided most. Once you allow yourself to be who you are, the change will come. Kodo Nishimura, international make-up artist and Buddhist monk, rose to stardom after appearing in the Queer Eye: We're In Japan! special that aired to massive viewership on Netflix. His wide smile, however, hid a painful past. The book starts with Kodo's childhood in Japan, playing dress up as Little Mermaid, and his lonely adolescence when, although born into a family of priests, all he wanted to do was wear pretty dresses and become a princess. Growing up an outsider in a society that celebrates uniformity, Kodo's time in New York at the Parsons School of Design and his work as a leading make-up artist finally brought him to embrace his own uniqueness. The book is full of practical tips for positive thinking and insights into the philosophical approach to life Kodo has crafted as a Buddhist monk. Detailing his journey to self- love, the book provides a gentle, loving, and encouraging voice for all those who dare to be different. This is the English translation of Seisei Dodo, published in Japan in 2020 by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo.

Straight to the Heart of Zen - Eleven Classic Koans and Their Inner Meanings (Paperback, 1st ed): Philip Kapleau Straight to the Heart of Zen - Eleven Classic Koans and Their Inner Meanings (Paperback, 1st ed)
Philip Kapleau
R521 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R65 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Koans are at the very heart of Zen practice; this collection of informal koan talks will bring the Zen student into the presence of Roshi Philip Kapleau, the famous author of "The Three Pillars of Zen ." The talks in this collection came directly from the "zendo" (training hall) and from the intense form of practice known as "sesshin," a Japanese word meaning "to train the mind." These are direct presentations of the practice and understanding of one of the century's greatest American masters.
These Zen talks focus on koans that illuminate fundamental issues of the spiritual life. While koans may be said to be uniquely Zen, in Roshi Kapleau's talks they become as familiar, everyday, and relevant as the questions we ponder--in one form or another--all our lives. Why was I born? Why must I die? How can I find an end to suffering?
The book has three main sections. As Zen begins with the Buddha's life and enlightenment, the three "teishos "(talks) in Part One are each drawn from an incident in the life of the Buddha. Since Zen in the West is a lay movement, not a monastic one as it is in Japan, Part Two presents koans and commentary drawn from the lives of three great lay figures in Zen. Part Three contains five teishos on traditional koans that reflect fundamental concerns common to all of us, man or woman, monastic or lay, Buddhist or otherwise: What is the road to enlightenment? What will happen to me when I die?

One Continuous Mistake: Four Nobel Truths for Writers (Paperback): Gail Sher One Continuous Mistake: Four Nobel Truths for Writers (Paperback)
Gail Sher
R587 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R82 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Based on the Zen philosophy that we learn more from our failures than from our successes, One Continuous Mistake teaches a refreshing new method for writing as spiritual practice. In this unique guide for writers of all levels, Gail Sher?a poet who is also a widely respected teacher of creative writing?combines the inspirational value of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way with the spiritual focus of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. Here she introduces a method of discipline that applies specific Zen practices to enhance and clarify creative work. She also discusses bodily postures that support writing, how to set up the appropriate writing regimen, and how to discover one's own "learning personality."

In the tradition of such classics as Writing Down the Bones and If You Want to Write, One Continuous Mistake will help beginning writers gain access to their creative capabilities while serving as a perennial reference that working writers can turn to again and again for inspiration and direction.

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