Zen for Christians: A Beginner's Guide
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Kim Boykin is a Christian practitioner of Zen and an experienced workshop leader and teacher of Zen practices and contemplative prayer to both Christian and non-Christian audiences.

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Foreword (Gerald G. May).

An Invitation to Zen Practice.

Practice: Zazen: Counting the Breath.

1. How I Became a Christian Zen Practitioner.

Practice: Walking Meditation.

2. The Buddhist Way of Liberation from Suffering.

Practice: Noticing Thoughts.

3. Zen Teachings and Christian Teachings.

Practice: Zazen: Following the Breath.

4. Enlightenment: Already and Not Yet.

Practice: Practicing with Everything.

5. Making Zen Practice Part of Your Life.

Practice: Zazen: Shikantaza, or "Just Sitting".

One More Thought: If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Badly.

Recommended Resources.

Notes.

Acknowledgments.

The Author.

Index.

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