Customer Reviews
Zen for the masses - By: Foxylock, 19 Sep 2008 
I bought this book as a last chance for Zen,having been bamboozled by other books written on the subject.I am so glad i took the chance on it.Charlotte Joko Beck blows away the air of mystery surrounding Zen & indeed life itself.This book is a breath of fresh air & deserves a place on anyones bookshelf.It shows with pure simplicity that you dont have to wear robes & shave your head to walk the path of Zen
A superb book! - By: L. Mateus, 23 Sep 2007 This is the first book I have read about Zen, & for me it really hit home! I'm not someone who follows any particular movement, I just simply like to read about what's out there, embrace what feels true to me & discard the rest. Charlotte has really addressed so many questions I hadin my mind, that I feel truly blessed to have come across this book. I already meditate & chant mantras, but this book has come into my hands at just the right time! With reference to a previous reviewer who said they couldn't understand the book. In my experience if you cannot relate to what's being saidin a book, don't read it. Because chances are you are not emotionally & mentally ready to receive the information contained within, until a later date.
I dont get it - By: Mr. J. Collins, 01 Sep 2007 
I read the other reviews & thought this book sounded great. I practise martial arts & wanted to learn more about zen. Basically for me, I dont like this book because I dont understand it. I read the same lines over & over unable to fathom what she was talking about. Sorry Ms.Joko Beck. Maybe ill read it againin 20 years time & say oh i get it, but i doubt it.
One to refer to again & again - By: Roger Fitch, 01 Jul 2004 I am not a Buddhist, nor do i know too much about Zen. But this book, to me, is pretty good 'practice'in itself. The content is not over complicated & although quite frank at times, it is this honesty that gives a ring of truth. I read this book when i feelin an irrational state, be it angry,fed up , whatever. i feel more centered afterwards.
This is it! - By: Mr. R. M. Brown, 13 Dec 2003 
This, & Joko Becks' other books express true Zen. I have read many, many books on Zen & 'practiced' on my own for many years whilst avoiding joining an established group. Joko Beck, however, changed that & after performing an internet serch of her name I became a member of her zen school headed by one of her dharma heirs. Another excellent book to consider is Hardcore zen by Brad Warner. I cannot recommend these books enough.
