Living Zen: A Practical Guide to a Balanced Existence

Find balance with a hands-on guide to Zen

Zen can be achieved by anyone―and Living Zen will show you the way. This simple and straightforward guide helps you bring the practice of Zen into your life with scenarios inspired by the real lives of people who are using Zen strategies to overcome real challenges.

Whether you're a new or current practitioner, Living Zen provides you with a quick primer on the ideas behind Zen and its spiritual background before showing you how to bring it into your life. Discover a variety of exercises you can use to achieve peace and balance, complete with anecdotal examples of how Zen works in the real world. Whether it's at home, at work, or on the go, find out how you can apply Zen principles to persevere in difficult times.

Living Zen features:

• Everyday Zen―Learn how Zen can help you with everything from managing anger and jealousy to preparing to study for an exam.
• Activities for positivity―Get actionable advice for being more present, positive, and balanced in your day-to-day life.
• Easy to use―Situational guides walk you through the process of staying Zen during the most trying times.

Get the guidance you need to make Zen a part of your life.

Seth Zuihō Segall, PhD, is a Zen priest and retired clinical psychologist. Dr. Segall has been a practicing Buddhist for twenty-five years. His blog, The Existential Buddhist (www.existentialbuddhist.com), provides insights on Buddhist philosophy, practice, ethics, history, art, and social engagement.