In her first-ever audio course, this world-renowned Zen teacher shares her hallmark teachings and insights from nearly 50 years of meditation practice. Bare bones simplicity and tart common sense are the trade-mark style of Charlotte Joko Beck—offered here on Living Everyday Zen to help you realize the fruits of your sitting practice in every aspect of your daily life. Beyond the meditation cushion, where do you ultimately find the profound clarity, presence, and simple joys of Zen? "Where it has always been — in everyday life," teaches Charlotte Joko Beck.

3 CDs, 3 hrs.

Jane Dobisz's search for her true self takes her to a remote cabin in the winter woods of New England. Like the great Zen masters of old, she strips away every possible distraction and devotes herself solely to the practice of Zen for 100 days. She has no electricity, no visitors, no phone, no car, and does not leave the woods for the duration of her solitary retreat. Jane's story of authentic Zen practice, as far from a scholarly treatise on Buddhism as can be imagined, is about climbing fearlessly into the moment, and thus into the world as it really is. Combining deep insight and humor, she weaves a down-to-earth tale that explores the myriad aspects of mind, meditation and Zen training.

Paperback, 136 pages.

Foreword by John Daido Loori

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Now in paperback!
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This is a book to keep next to your meditation cushion and open at the end of sitting. Zen teacher Ezra Bayda offers insightful sayings and short, helpful teachings that encourage us to embrace life, however messy and chaotic it may be. Ezra Bayda is the dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck and the author of several best-selling books about Zen practice.