{"product_id":"zen-keys-a-guide-to-zen-practice-9780385475617","title":"Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice","description":"Thich Nhat Hanh brings his warmth and clarity to this unique explication of Zen Buddhism. Beginning with a discussion of daily life in a Zen monastery, Nhat Hanh illustrates the character of Zen as practiced in Vietnam, and gives the reader clear explanations of the central elements of Zen practice and philosophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThorough attention is given to concepts such as Awareness and Impermanence, and to contemporary issues such as the conflicts between modern technology and spirituality. The final section includes a set of 43 koans from the 13th century Vietnamese master, Tran Thai Tong, which are translated here for the first time into English. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published in 1974, \u003ci\u003eZen Keys\u003c\/i\u003e has been unavailable for several years but is now reissued by popular demand. Readers will find it as fresh today as when it was first written, and will be struck by the timelessness of its insights. What makes this work particularly compelling is that Nhat Hanh is able to invigorate what in other presentations may seem like empty abstract principles. The example he has set in his own life as a relentless advocate for peace brings strength and a realistic understanding to idealistic Buddhist goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eZen Keys\u003c\/i\u003e, Thich Nhat Hanh presents the philosophy which has enabled him to be mindful of peace in every moment. An excellent introduction from Philip Kapleau (author of the classic \u003ci\u003eThree Pillars Of Zen\u003c\/i\u003e ) provides background on the emerging American Zen tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThich Nhat Hanh\u003c\/b\u003e is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, and peacemaker who was nominated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize. The author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eLiving Buddha, Living Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, he lives in France in the monastic community known as Plum Village and lectures and gives retreats regularly in North America.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674808520978,"sku":"9780385475617","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3cfa2642-26dc-4e77-8e70-e17dd79d9316.jpg?v=1733866095","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zen-keys-a-guide-to-zen-practice-9780385475617","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}