PENGUIN ORANGE SPINES : NOW AND ZEN – EIYU MURAKOSHI-MEREDITH MCKINNEY

In Japan we have an expression, Float like Cloud, Flow like Water . Its meaning is: to live free and unconstrained In this short introduction to Zen Buddhism, a practising Japanese monk shares the many lessons he has learned from life inside a temple. With charm and humour, he guides us through everything from meditation to tea-drinking ceremonies, the meaning of koans to preparing Zen food. Accompanied by the author s own illustrations, this book invites you to change your perception through the wisdom of monastic life.