Untrain Your Parrot: And Other No-nonsense Instructions on the

Untrain Your Parrot: And Other No-nonsense Instructions on the Path of Zen

This book offers exercises, instructions, jokes, stories, pithy quotes, andâ€”most of allâ€”encouragement to anyone interested in exploring Zen but who may find traditional presentations severe or intimidating. Hamilton writes with an easygoing, friendly style that invites readers of all backgrounds to sit down and give meditation a try. But donâ€™t be fooled by her puns and checklistsâ€”this is serious Zen.

Drawing on three decades of experience as a Zen practitioner and teacher, Hamilton explains how to meditate and how to maintain an ongoing practice. From there, in her clear, lighthearted, and humorous style, she moves right to the heart of Zen, showing us how we could move beyond our concepts, expectations, and emotional reactivity to touch the reality of our lived experience with openness and simplicity, thereby finding freedom.

Untrain Your Parrot includes simple instructions to clarify and elucidate the basics:

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how to establish a beginning meditation practice
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how to develop physical, mental, and emotional awareness
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how to experience "open" awarenessâ€”observing one's practice while allowing for a sense of spaciousness with whatever occurs

For more information on the author, Elizabeth Hamilton, go to www.zencentersandiego.org.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781590303634
Color White
ReleaseDate 2007-08-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590303634

Country	USA
Brand	Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer	Shambhala
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781590303634
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2007-08-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781590303634

Untrain Your Parrot: And Other No-nonsense Instructions on the Path of Zen

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