A Guided Course in Zen Meditation

For that one student meditator in each and every class I have taught who asked: "Why haven't you written a book on this?" This is for you! "A Guided Course in Zen Meditation" by the Venerable Daiju Zenji, an Australian-born Japanese-trained monk of the Rinzai Zen Buddhist lineage, draws upon his extensive experience practicing and teaching meditation across various countries. Inspired by his decades of conducting workshops on Zen Meditation, the book offers a non-denominational approach, welcoming practitioners of all cultures, faiths and philosophies.

Ven. Daiju structures his teachings around zazen, emphasizing its similarity to mindfulness practice and its alignment with the concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. The steps on this path are:

Right Seeing Right Thinking Right Speech Right Action Right Living Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration

A Guided Course in Zen Meditation assists readers in exploring the basics of sitting meditation and encourages them to deepen their awareness of the present moment. Instructions are provided for proper posture and techniques. Each chapter includes guided opportunities for meditative practice, reflection and inner peace.