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Ordinary Wonder by Charlotte Joko Beck

Ordinary Wonder

Zen Life and Practice

Charlotte Joko Beck, Brenda Beck Hess, Barbara Barnes

Shambhala · Print & ebook · June 22, 2021

Fresh and never-before published talks on the crux of Buddhist practice and how to uncover wonder in your daily life from legendary Zen teacher and bestselling author Charlotte Joko Beck.

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Plainspoken Zen reflections that stay practical without losing their contemplative edge.
Genres
Zen Buddhism, Meditation, Zen
Published
Shambhala, June 22, 2021

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Fresh and never-before published talks on the crux of Buddhist practice and how to uncover wonder in your daily life from legendary Zen teacher and bestselling author Charlotte Joko Beck. "As you embrace the suffering of life, the wonder shows up at the same time.

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They go together."--Charlotte Joko Beck In this collection of never-before published teachings by Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the most influential Western-born Zen teachers, she explores our “core beliefs”—the hidden, negative convictions we hold about ourselves that direct our thoughts and behavior and prevent us from experiencing life as it is. Wryly humorous and relatable, Beck uses powerfully clear language to show how our lives present us with daily opportunities to move from thinking to experiencing, from compulsivity to confidence, and from anguish to peace. Whether you are a Zen practitioner or a reader interested in exploring these teachings for the first time, Ordinary Wonder offers the depth and breadth of Beck’s remarkable experience in an accessible guide to practice amidst the struggles of daily life.

Plainspoken Zen

Plainspoken Zen reflections that stay practical without losing their contemplative edge.

Come here for

  • Zen practice in plainspoken prose
  • A steady, usable voice

Expect

  • Accessible entry into practice
  • Useful for study or a quiet daily dip

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Zen Buddhism96%
Meditation27%
Zen26%

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Publisher categories

  • Zen
  • Zen Buddhism
  • Spiritual Growth
Authors
Charlotte Joko Beck, Brenda Beck Hess, Barbara Barnes
Publisher
Shambhala
Published
June 22, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Zen