{"product_id":"zen-for-christians-a-beginners-guide","title":"Zen for Christians: A Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eZen for Christians: A Beginner's Guide\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eKim Boykin\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9780787963767\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eJossey-Bass Inc Pub\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e2003\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003eHardcover\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition: \u003c\/b\u003eFirst Edition\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e194\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Trustworthy and delightful guide Kim Boykin will demystify and deepen your understanding of both the traditions she practices. Animated and illuminative Zen for Christians beckons toward a practicing and practical faith at the intersection of two great traditions. A gem!\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJames W. Fowler\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eStages of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eZen for Christians, \u003c\/i\u003e author Kim Boykin--who has personally experienced the gifts of Buddhism in her own Christian faith and has taught this subject in a variety of settings--offers Christians a way to incorporate Zen practices into their lives without compromising their beliefs and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZen for Christians\u003c\/i\u003e assumes curiosity but no knowledge as it walks readers through specific concepts of Zen philosophy--such as suffering, attachment, and enlightenment--and explains each in a simple, lively way. Sections between chapters gently guide readers through Zen mediation practices, explaining the basics in a clear, engaging way. One key chapter places \u003ci\u003eChristian and Zen\u003c\/i\u003e teachings side by side to help Christian readers not only understand Zen but appreciate what it has to offer them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZen for Christians\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates how Zen practice can be particularly useful for Christians who want to enrich their faith by incorporating contemplative practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass Inc Pub","offers":[{"title":"Zen for Christians: A Beginner's Guide | Kim Boykin | Hardcover | 9780787963767 | Used: Like New | Religion \u0026 Spirituality 1734427","offer_id":50891544756482,"sku":"1734427","price":21.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3327\/5906\/files\/41PbXGouSuL.jpg?v=1793124910","url":"https:\/\/boswellsbooks.com\/products\/zen-for-christians-a-beginners-guide","provider":"Boswell's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}