{"product_id":"living-zen-a-practical-guide-to-a-balanced-existence","title":"Living Zen: A Practical Guide to a Balanced Existence","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeth Zuihō Segall, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is \n\u003cstrong\u003ea must-have introduction to Zen\u003c\/strong\u003e. With his diverse background in Buddhism and clinical experience, Seth Zuih? Segall makes the often esoteric concepts approachable for new meditators and provides deep insights to problems encountered every day. Novices get a roadmap to Zen with practical guidance, and those with more experience have a wealth of new perspectives to complement their traditional teaching.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Ted Meissner, founder and executive director, Secular Buddhist Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Seth Zuih? Segall is a Zen priest and a seasoned clinical psychologist. In this original synthesis of foundational Zen teachings and therapeutic insight, he \n\u003cstrong\u003eshows how the skillful application of Zen principles can resolve interpersonal conflicts and foster compassionate understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e. \n\u003cem\u003eLiving Zen\u003c\/em\u003e is at once a well of timeless wisdom and a reliable instrument for navigating 21st-century life.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Ben Howard, Emeritus Professor of English at Alfred University and author of \u003cem\u003eImmovable Awareness: The Intimate Practice of Zen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Segall blends 25 years of meditation practice with his insight as a clinical psychologist to bring \n\u003cstrong\u003ea fresh and unique perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e born from his wisdom to help anyone develop balance. Easily digestible, \n\u003cem\u003eLiving Zen\u003c\/em\u003e is \n\u003cstrong\u003ethe perfect blend of instruction and practical tools\u003c\/strong\u003e to bring this profound practice into our everyday lives.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Jud Brewer, MD, PhD, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind balance with a hands-on guide to Zen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZen can be achieved by anyone--and \u003ci\u003eLiving Zen\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new or current practitioner, \u003ci\u003eLiving Zen\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Zen\u003c\/i\u003e features: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEveryday Zen\u003c\/b\u003e--Learn how Zen can help you with everything from managing anger and jealousy to preparing to study for an exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActivities for positivity\u003c\/b\u003e--Get actionable advice for being more present, positive, and balanced in your day-to-day life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/b\u003e--Situational guides walk you through the process of staying Zen during the most trying times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the guidance you need to make Zen a part of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSegall\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeth Zuih? 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