{"product_id":"no-nonsense-zen-for-beginners-clear-answers-to-burning-questions-about-core-zen-teachings","title":"No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions about Core Zen Teachings","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\u003eJason Quinn, JDPSN, \u003c\/b\u003e lived at the Providence Zen Center for 10 years, where he held various staff positions, including abbot. He is now a teacher and vice abbot at the Empty Gate Zen Center in Berkeley, California, and leads a sitting group in Santa Clara. Learn more at JasonQuinnZen.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003cem\u003eNo-Nonsense Zen for Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is useful for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Jason Quinn breathes new life into ancient Buddhist teachings with relatable stories of how this timeless wisdom may apply to our everyday lives. Refreshing and down-to-earth, this book is the perfect place to start for anyone interested in an overview of practicing Zen.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Jane Dobisz, author of \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Days of Solitude\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\"Definitely the most accessible primer on the practicalities and basics of Zen I've ever read. Great for a beginner sticking their toe in; just as great for the seasoned practitioner who wants a wonderful review.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Colin Beavan, senior dharma teacher and author of \u003cem\u003eHow To Be Alive: A Guide To The Kind of Happiness That Helps The World\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\"Every generation needs a few good basic introductions to the Zen way. \n\u003cem\u003eNo-Nonsense Zen for Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is a clear, inviting, introduction to Zen perfect for this moment. It really is no-nonsense. It hits the basics in a very straightforward and clear way. At the same time, it invites us into the mysterious and wonderful. Jason Quinn is a perfect person to write this book--a Zen teacher standing in Zen's ancient lineages, he has deep experience both as a monastic and a householder practitioner. I recommend this book.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--James Ishmael Ford, author of \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Zen Koans: Learning the Language of Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eQuinn, Jason\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Quinn, JDPSN, \u003c\/b\u003e lived at the Providence Zen Center for 10 years, where he held various staff positions, including abbot. He is now a teacher and vice abbot at the Empty Gate Zen Center in Berkeley, California, and leads a sitting group in Santa Clara. Learn more at JasonQuinnZen.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Quinn, Jason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Callisto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021-08-31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Self-Help \/ Meditations|Self-Help \/ Personal Growth \/ General|Self-Help \/ Self-Management \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648765421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781648765421\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52427507335449,"sku":"SP-9781648765421","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/12a1d04e-8350-442d-a041-8a152dd888f2.jpg?v=1784506023","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/no-nonsense-zen-for-beginners-clear-answers-to-burning-questions-about-core-zen-teachings","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}