365 Zen'Watermelons and Zen students grow pretty much the same way. Long periods of sitting till they ripen and grow all juicy inside, but when you knock them on the head to see if they're ready-sounds like nothing's going on.' - Peter Levitt,
One Hundred Butterflies Welcome the wisdom, inspiration, and humor of Zen into every day of the year with this handy collection of daily readings. The memorable sayings, teaching stories, poems, and koans in 365 Zen offer an aid to meditation for Zen enthusiasts-and moments of reflection for the curious newcomer. Drawing from every Zen tradition, including those of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and America, these concise yet profound writings-from modern Zen teachers such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Charlotte Joko Beck, Bernard Glassman, Philip Kapleau, Robert Aitken, Dainin Katagiri,Shunryu Suzuki, Seung Sahn, and D. T. Suzuki, and ancient Zen masters such as Dogen and Joshu-illuminate such themes as zazen, nonattachment, karma, emptiness, and enlightenment. A glossary of Buddhist terms, a directory of Zen centers, and an index of topics and authors make 365 Zen the perfect companion for all who seek to see the world through the eyes of Zen.