Untrain Your Parrot by Elizabeth Hamilton
This book offers exercises, instructions, jokes, stories, pithy quotes, and--most of all--encouragement to anyone interested in exploring Zen but who may find traditional presentations severe or intimidating. Hamilton writes with an easygoing, friendly style that invites readers of all backgrounds to sit down and give meditation a try. But don't be fooled by her puns and checklists--this is serious Zen. Drawing on three decades of experience as a Zen practitioner and teacher, Hamilton explains how to meditate and how to maintain an ongoing practice. From there, in her clear, lighthearted, and humorous style, she moves right to the heart of Zen, showing us how we could move beyond our concepts, expectations, and emotional reactivity to touch the reality of our lived experience with openness and simplicity, thereby finding freedom. Untrain Your Parrot includes simple instructions to clarify and elucidate the basics: - how to establish a beginning meditation practice- how to develop physical, mental, and emotional awareness
- how to experience open awareness--observing one's practice while allowing for a sense of spaciousness with whatever occurs For more information on the author, Elizabeth Hamilton, go to www.zencentersandiego.org.
Hamilton, Elizabeth: - Elizabeth is a Program Director at BEM with deep consulting experience working with clients to implement Strategic Process Management. With a 25-year background, primarily in manufacturing and human resources, she is an expert in using BEM's Perigon Method to collaborate with clients to implement Strategic Process Management. She is also a primary trainer for BEM's Certification in the Perigon Method. Elizabeth has a BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and holds several certifications from both industry and academic groups.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781590303634 |
| ISBN 10 | 1590303636 |
| Title | Untrain Your Parrot |
| Author | Elizabeth Hamilton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2007-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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