"Zen Heart" by Ezra Bayda

[Jakuden]

As usual, I am juggling several books... as I start Brad Warner's new one and follow along with "Opening the Hand of Thought" with you all, I am just finishing this one. "Zen Heart, Simple Advice for Living with Mindfulness and Compassion," by Ezra Bayda. I found it surprisingly helpful in a practical way. Although the meditation technique described in one part of the book is not exactly shikantaza, there are some really helpful tips that helped clarify my perspective about how practice progresses, being with different types of resistance that comes up, and dealing with others (including those close to us, as discussed in a current thread here). It reminds me of Jundo's easy-to-understand teaching style in some ways, one digestible concept at a time. I highlighted a lot of passages in it. In case anyone is looking for yet another book to add to their list. lol

Gassho,
Jakuden
SatToday

[Risho]

Thank you! And thank you for another book (sarcastically). lol

Gassho

Risho
-sattoday

[Mp]

Thank you Jakuden, will have a look. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Washin]

Thank you, Jakuden. Added

Gassho
Washin
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[Byokan]

Looks like a good one. I'm adding it to my list, thank you Jakuden!

Gassho
Byōkan
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[CK732]

Adding it to my list too. Thank you Jakuden.

Gassho

Nanto

Sat2Day

[Ongen]

No, really. I have to put this on my 'when the other 1000 are read' list...
Still thanks for this title, it's on that list

Gassho
Ongen
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