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Everyday Zen: Love and Work (Plus) [Kindle Edition]

Charlotte J. Beck (Author)
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"I trust her and learn from her." -- Robert Aitken, Roshi, author of "Taking the Path of Zen""Deals with the most important spiritual practice of all--how we can live awakened in our daily life." -- Jack Kornfield, founder, Insight Meditation Society"Reminds us vividly that practice and 'enlightenment' are here under our noses." -- Sandy Boucher, author of "Turning the Wheel""An extraordinary book for ordinary people. It speaks about ultimate matters with ultimate simplicity." -- David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B., author of "A Listening Heart""A rich source of practical wisdom." -- Stephan Bodian, editor, " Yoga Journal"

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Charlotte Joko Beck offers a warm, engaging, uniquely American approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of daily living—love, relationships, work, fear, ambition, and suffering. Everyday Zen shows us how to live each moment to the fullest. This Plus edition includes an interview with the author.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 367 KB
  • Print Length: 226 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0060607343
  • Publisher: HarperCollins e-books; 1 edition (6 Oct 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B001VA1PTI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #114,306 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having been an avid student of Buddhism for some time now, I have naturally tried to learn about and implement the values and precepts as laid out in the Eightfold-path, which has also meant exploring every possible avenue, to determine whether the foundations of the Truth, as related by the Buddha, are indeed watertight. This means that I have to date accumulated around 30 books, by various authors, on the subject. I would not recommend this book to a beginner. It is heavy-going, repetitive and humourless, and I am of the opinion that the author takes herself far too seriously. There are one or two memorable lines, one of which speaks of Death being Impermanence's right-hand man,and another, quoted from Suzuki Roshi, "Renunciation is not giving up the things of this world, but accepting that they go away" which are apt to linger as mini beacons in one's mind, but on the whole, this is a book for those already very taken and devoted to Zen practise. For the most part, it is a difficult one to stay with.
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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book from amazon on the basis of the (then) unanimously glowing reviews, in the hope that it would serve as an introduction to Zen Buddhism, and outline a way in which it could apply to everyday life. It proved disappointing for two main reasons - firstly it is a compilation of speech transcripts (I think this is right - if not it certainly reads like one), and as such it does not hang together in the way a well planned book would do. Secondly the references to everyday life are few and far between. Maybe as an inititate I am unaware how little a part everday living plays in the life of a Zen Buddhist, but for whatever reason there was a lot about 'practise' and a little about how to balance Zen into a life already full of existing commitments. So don't buy it if you want an introduction. On the positive side she is clearly an engaging speaker, and it made at times entertaining, if not particularly informative reading.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Read this and smile! 20 Nov 2010
By lily
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful book.I have given a copy to each of my "grown up" children .
It is wise and very accessable. The last chapter is especially profound and makes you smile.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
extremely importans matters have been ignored, dangerous...
Unfortunately I can not say anything good for that "Zen" book. Just few points:
a) page 7: "...No matter what the work is, it should be done with effort... Read more
Published 7 months ago by telis
A quiet and persistent book
I loved the 'quietness' of this very readable book. It doesn't pretend to have all the answers - or any of the answers; it doesn't want you to shut up and be taught, but it shows... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Twirligig
Calmly Awesome
Nothing here to rock your socks off, just plain, simple, honest truth.

I first read this as a yoga teacher interested in other approaches to taking practice into... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by Scott Rennie
Excellent book
Very helpful: not needlessly difficult or obscure, but straight to the core. We bought it ten years ago: it is indeed a standby for everyday life.
Published on 3 Mar 2009 by Mrs. A. M. J. Wigmore
Not useful at all
Before I had read this book, I would have liked to have had some background on Joko Beck and the type of Zen she represents; that's what I'll try to do in this review. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2008 by Cyril Smith
Zen for the masses
I bought this book as a last chance for Zen,having been bamboozled by other books written on the subject.I am so glad i took the chance on it. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2008 by Foxylock
A superb book!
This is the first book I have read about Zen, and for me it really hit home! I'm not someone who follows any particular movement, I just simply like to read about what's out there,... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2007 by L. Mateus
I dont get it
I read the other reviews and thought this book sounded great. I practise martial arts and wanted to learn more about zen. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2007 by Mr. J. Collins
One to refer to again & again
I am not a Buddhist, nor do i know too much about Zen. But this book, to me, is pretty good 'practice' in itself. Read more
Published on 1 July 2004 by Roger Fitch
This is it!
This, and Joko Becks' other books express true Zen. I have read many, many books on Zen and 'practiced' on my own for many years whilst avoiding joining an established group. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2003 by Mr. R. M. Brown
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