{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-zen-9781911610922","title":"The Little Book of Zen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect antidote to the fast-paced nature of our modern world, the\u003ci\u003e Little Book of Zen\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy to understand guide to the practice of Zen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis bitesize book falls into two parts, starting with an introduction to Zen and a description of the way to get the best out of it. It gives a short history of the practice, which originated in Japan after adaptation from a Chinese philosophy, and shows how the benefits of Zen are just as relevant today. It also includes a variety of easy to use meditations for relaxation, stress relief and enlightenment. The second half of the book features categories of Zen-type quotations on life, happiness, nature and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZen Quotations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife and Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGautama Buddha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Waldo Emerson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChantrey, Tina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Chantrey\u003c\/b\u003e is currently the Fitness Editor of \u003ci\u003eWomen's Running UK\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. Prior to this, Tina was editor of \u003ci\u003eWomen's Running\u003c\/i\u003e, and deputy editor of \u003ci\u003eRunning Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. She regularly writes for health, fitness and outdoor publications. She is a UKA running coach, as well as England Athletics Mental Health Champion. She runs her own running group @shewhodaresruns, set up so other women could run during the day, while their children are at school.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Tina is also a qualified massage therapist, Reiki practitioner and reflexologist, and specialises in reflexology for runners. Tina's first book was \u003ci\u003eThe Divorce Survival Guide: How Running Turned My Life Around\u003c\/i\u003e. Her latest book is \u003ci\u003eIn Focus: Reflexology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange Hippo!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718707220754,"sku":"9781911610922","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0726bba3-00b0-495d-9ed0-576c28689e87.jpg?v=1734647210","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-zen-9781911610922","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}