Wake Up: How to Practice Zen Buddhism - Paperback

by Bonnie Myotai Treace (Author)

Learn to walk the path of Zen every day.

Zen can only be understood through practice. Until you put your own body and breath into it, it doesn't begin to take hold in your life. Wake Up is a deeply useful guide to Zen Buddhism, presenting the core teachings and simple practices that you can incorporate every day to engage your heart and mind.

In Buddhism, Zen is an ancient tradition that focuses on discovering truth and being mindful through meditation. Living with greater awareness and reflection will help you remain happier and better-balanced in everything you do--and this book can show you the way.

Wake Up is a Zen Buddhism guide that lets you:

• Learn and explore--Examine the core principles of Zen Buddhism and find simple rituals and practices that you can apply day to day.
• Transform your state of mind--Experience how compassion and kindness can become more natural than fear and anger.
• Zen for everyone--This book is ideal for beginners, as well as those who are continuing with or returning to Buddhism.

Center your life and awaken inner peace with Zen Buddhism.

Author Biography

BONNIE MYOTAI TREACE, SENSEI, is the founder of Hermitage Heart Zen, as well as the author of Wake Up: How to Practice Zen Buddhism, Zen Meditation for Beginners, and other books. She lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina, where she offers writing retreats and at-home meditation instruction