Zen Art

On the 50th anniversary of Robert Pirsig’s classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, John Zdanowski, a six-time $100 million business builder, applies the Metaphysics of Quality to inspire and empower the entrepreneur in each of us to create something from nothing. Blending personal anecdotes, business case studies, simple diagrams, and philosophical poetry to convey the deep meaning of complicated subjects …so you get it.

Are you stuck? Struggle. That's the word that comes to mind when I think about the transition from blue belt to purple belt. For reasons that I can't quite work out, when I came to the later stages of being a blue belt I felt confused and lost in my game. Trying to put all the pieces together seemed like a task too far and quitting looked like an option, after all, most guys my age are hitting the golf course or surfing not rolling on the floor with sweat soaked people.

Congratulations on your purchase of “An Introduction To Shikatakai Martial Arts”, the book that came before the printed book “Shikatakai Martial Arts Training Manual”, which is also available where ever books are sold. In this introduction to the art, I take you through the basics of hand-to-hand that would be taught to a white belt student of the Shikatakai system. Each chapter is outlined with complete “how-to” instructions from stances to punches to strikes to kicks to blocks. Each student entered into the Shikata training program under Master Retsuzen would have been shown ...

Outside it snows, inside is laughter from friends and family, enjoying life together with a warm beverage, wrapped in warm blankets. Welcome to the popular Nordic concept of Hygge. Simplify And Get Cosy The Danish are the happiest people on the planet: and for a good reason. They know to curb the cold winter nights into a slow-paced season of togetherness. The Danish refer to this as 'hygge'. A word that does not have or even NEED a good translation, because everybody that encounters it will instantly fall in love with it. Hygge means to live simple, and to put coziness before style. Get ...

Over 40 and training in BJJ? Zen now offers new concepts that will change the way you think and train instantly. This is the audiobook I wish I had when I began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My age, I didn't think was a factor at the time and now after many years on the mats, I've found that certain strategies and concepts when applied save me from constantly being injured or de-motivated by plateaus.

Hopefully, you’ve read the first edition of this book and found it helpful in maintaining a Zen attitude on the court. Hopefully your focus is better and you are more calm, seeing the game in slow motion. You are visualizing your shots before you hit them. And you are talking to your partner more often, resulting in better communication between you. Maybe you are now having more fun playing pickleball and you are not being so hard on yourself when you make silly mistakes. Pickleball is a game where you can constantly improve and mistakes help you to grow and become better. In my humble ...

Unlock Lightning-Fast Speed: Master the Art of Speed Training for Martial Arts and MMA Are you ready to unleash incredible speed in your martial arts or MMA techniques? This book is your ultimate guide to developing lightning-fast strikes, explosive power, and rapid reaction times using proven methods employed by the world’s top fighters, coaches, and athletes. Inside, you’ll discover: Dozens of drills to easily integrate into your training routine How to predict an opponent's attacks before they make them! The truth about muscle memory and how to harness it The secret to 'quick eye' ...

This book explores what, arguably, everyone's grandmother always knew, that when passionate knitters become one with the craft, amazing things can happen. In Zen and the Art of Knitting, Bernadette Murphy explores how knitting fits into the larger scheme of life itself as meditation, creative expression, a gift to express love, a way to connect, and much, much more. "Zen and the Art of Knitting is crafted like a handmade sweater, with great texture and beauty and love. Bernadette Murphy knits together creativity, spirituality, and daily life, letting us see the rich and wondrous fabric that...

Stanley Bing follows his enormously successful What Would Machiavelli Do? with another subversively humorous exploration of how work would be different - if the Buddha were your personal consultant.

In this book, Mark Westmoquette speaks from a place of profound personal experience. A Zen monk, he has endured two life-changing traumas caused by other people: his sexual abuse by his own father, and his stepfather’s death and mother’s very serious injury in a car crash due to the careless driving of an off-duty policeman. He stresses that by bringing awareness and kindness to these relationships, our initial stance of “I can’t stand this person, they need to change” will naturally shift into something much broader and more inclusive.

The Buddhist Psychology book is not just another book to share some information about Buddha and Buddhism. This book is actually an opportunity for every listener to reach a deeper aspect of life, through this tunnel of Buddhism teachings. It will be an interesting ride that will make you wonder about different dimensions of life. The central aim of the book is to help the listener understand the larger aspects of three universal truths, four noble truths, eightfold path, and 12 links to origination.

Empower Yourself Start taking back your life today with this powerful book of affirmations, written and used by Diane Metcalf to heal the hurtful and lasting effects of narcissistic and toxic relationships. Say goodbye to gaslighting, betrayal, and emotional abandonment wounds as you embrace and re-connect with your lost sense of self. With over 200 affirmations addressing a wide range of healing topics, from C-PTSD, trauma bonds, shame, rejection, emotional abandonment, narcissistic rages and narcissism awareness grief, to eliminating emotional hotspots, healing codependency and setting ...

Step into tranquillity with "Zen and the Art of Sleep", a visionary eBook that transforms your nighttime routine into a soothing journey towards inner peace. This groundbreaking literature presents a compelling blend of philosophy and practicality, establishing a unique strategy to tackle sleep disorders while enhancing your overall quality of life. As you dive deep into its core, you'll explore an in-depth analysis of the connection between the ancient practice of Zen and the science of sleep. Each chapter takes you further into the intriguing synergy between these elements, effectively ...

¡Conviértase en un maestro del arte de la felicidad con el singular libro de Chris Prentiss! Vivir zen es emprender cada acción con una concentración, una calma y una sencillez que aportan la iluminación de la mente y, a través de esta experiencia, la felicidad y la serenidad.

An entertaining and insightful examination of the Emmy-award winning American satirical news show, broadcast on Comedy Central in the US, and (in an edited edition) on More4 in the UK and CNN International around the world.

My first two books “Zen and the Art of Pickleball”, Volumes 1 and 2, focused on the mental game of pickleball. How does one stay calm and focused on the court? How does one visualize the perfect shot in every situation? How to make good decisions and communicate better with one’s partner. Forgetting about your mistakes and having more fun on the court. However, some comments from readers of these books told me that something was missing. Some readers wanted to know how to handle a loss. Thus, the impetus for this book. The Zen of Losing provides a roadmap for those who have difficulty...

More than a decade before the release of the book that would make him famous, Robert M. Pirsig had already caught hold of the central theme that would animate Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Though he was revered by fans who considered him a guru, the famously private Pirsig published only two books and consented to few interviews and almost no public appearances. Now, for the first time, listeners will be granted access to five decades of Pirsig’s personal writings in this posthumous collection that illuminates the evolution of his thinking to an unprecedented degree.

Within the chapters of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success—as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world. Consisting of eight sections, Striking Thoughts covers 72 topics and 825 aphorisms—from spirituality to personal liberation and from family life to filmmaking—all of which Bruce lived by. His ideas helped energize his life and career and made it possible for him to live a happy and assured life, overcoming challenging obstacles with seeming ease.

Zen monk Santoka Taneda (1882 - 1940) is one of Japan's most beloved modern poets, famous for his "free-verse" haiku, the dominant style today. This book tells the fascinating story of his life, liberally sprinkled with more than 300 of his poems and extracts from his essays and journals - compiled by his best friend and biographer Sumita Oyama and elegantly translated by William Scott Wilson.

What’s missing in most small businesses and why is it that most fail? In Zen and the Art of Small Business, Michael Gerber, not only answers that question, but provides a deep understanding of the process for transforming any small business into a “sacred space.”