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  • Zen: Beginner's Guide: Happy, Peaceful and Focused Lifestyle for Everyone

  • Positive Psychology Coaching Series, Volume 7
  • By: Ian Tuhovsky
  • Narrated by: Randy Streu
  • Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)

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Zen: Beginner's Guide: Happy, Peaceful and Focused Lifestyle for Everyone

By: Ian Tuhovsky
Narrated by: Randy Streu
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Dear Friends,
Contrary to a popular belief, Zen is not a discipline reserved for monks practicing Kung Fu. Although there is some truth to this idea, Zen is a practice that is applicable, useful, and pragmatic for anyone to study regardless of what religion you follow (or don’t follow).

Zen is the practice of studying your subconscious and seeing your true nature.

The purpose of this work is to show you how to apply and utilize the teachings and essence of Zen in everyday life in the Western society. I’m not really an “absolute truth seeker” unworldly type of person - I just believe in practical plans and blueprints that actually help in living a better life. Of course, I will tell you about the origin of Zen and the traditional ways of practicing it, but I will also show you my side of things, my personal point of view, and translation of many Zen truths into a more “contemporary” and practical language.

It is a “modern Zen lifestyle” type of book.

I invite you to take this journey into the peaceful world of Zen Buddhism with me today!

You will learn about:

  • Where Did Zen Come From? - A short history and explanation of Zen
  • What Does Zen Teach? - The major teachings and precepts of Zen
  • Various Zen meditation techniques that are applicable and practical for everyone!
  • The benefits of a Zen lifestyle
  • What Zen Buddhism is NOT?
  • How to slow down and start enjoying your life
  • How to accept everything and lose nothing
  • Why being alone can be beneficial
  • Why pleasure is NOT happiness
  • Six Ways to practically let go
  • How to de-clutter your life and live simply
  • "Mindfulness on Steroids"
  • How to take care of your awareness and focus
  • Where to start, and how to practice Zen as a regular person
  • And many other interesting concepts....
©2014, 2019 Ian Tuhovsky (P)2019 Ian Tuhovsky
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Zen for Beginners

Zen for Beginners may be a great introduction to Meditation,learning about the 4 Noble Truths, and the way to be mindful. it's taught me tons about not desiring things and to relax.

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Well-explained!

This is an exquisite audible for anyone who wants to find out more about Zen. The author explanation is extremely well. Overall I find the audible helpful in zen for Beginners. I'm proud of this audible.

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Exactly what I needed

For an extended time i wanted to start out zen meditation. as i struggle with a couple of things in my life . im glad that i got this book and happy that it had been short as i can hear it often

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Awesome

As One who has been practicing and studying Zen for several years I can say this book may be a Wonderful Introduction. It provides the essential information and really all you would like to urge started and start your new life. in fact there's more and more you'll learn but this will be the primary step or the sole step you would like .

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Good introduction

This was a good beginner guide to Zen. The book was all about being in a positive mind frame and ways to make sure you are.

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Awesome Book

It helped me understand concepts that have alluded me or scared me away up to the present point. Now, I approach other texts with a clearer level of understanding. many thanks for explaining this audiobook. it had been the primary step during a transition that completely changed my life.

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loved it. very informative. thank you for your guidance it was quick lesson. i enjoyed it.

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Its great

This book is important for anyone wanting more information on Zen and seeing if it's right for them. I found this book to be a godsend because it explained Zen during a manner that I could fully know it and know it and put into practice what I even have learned.

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Great Zen Book.

Great Zen Book. Excellent listen for people who seek a path to get true peace and happiness.

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awesome read

I really enjoyed this book and feel it is going to help me in many ways however it seems like it is more for a single person. It would be nice to hear about how to do Zen practices when you are busy parent.

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