Zen Contemplation for Christians: A Bridge of Living Water by Elaine MacInnes (E

Description: Zen Contemplation for Christians by Elaine MacInnes A practical guidebook for those who, like the author, want to discover how Zen can be a complementary and rewarding part of Christian Life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How and why did a Catholic nun become an accomplished Zen Master? Sister MacInnes shares her story and uncovers the world of Buddhist spiritual practice. As she details her lifelong journey of learning about Zen meditative practices, she explains how they continue to enrich her experience of Christianity. Replete with the wisdom of deep and contemplative insight and imbued with the knowledge of a seasoned spiritual teacher and guide, this spiritual autobiography is also a practical guidebook for those who, like Sister MacInnes, want to discover how Zen can be a complementary and rewarding part of the Christian Life. Author Biography Elaine MacInnes is a member of Our Ladys Missionaries, an order of Roman Catholic nuns. An accomplished violinist, educator, and social worker, she is one of the few teachers to be accredited by the Sanbo Kyodan, in Kamakura, Japan, one of the foremost centers for the study of Zen. For nearly thirty years Sr. MacInnes has used her training to minister to the incarcerated, working personally with more than 3,000 inmates and training teachers to work in 86 prisons in the United Kingdom. In 2001 she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada and in 2002 she was awarded the Commemorative Medal from Queen Elizabeth II for making a profound and lasting contribution to British society. Table of Contents Chapter 1 A Circle is Gods Be-Ing Chapter 2 Before the Earth Came into Being Chapter 3 Becoming Free in the Body Chapter 4 Becoming Free Through Self-Knowledge Chapter 5 Connections and Reciprocity Chapter 6 From Intellect to Breath Chapter 7 The Shared Sacred Chapter 8 Swords into Ploughshares Chapter 9 Within the Esoteric Chapter 10 Pieces of a Mosaic Chapter 11 Glossary of Japanese Sankrit Words Used Review The practice of Zen helps us to a deeper experience of God here, now, in our prayer or in whatever else we are doing. . . . Sister Elaine is a rare spiritual master. She is a guardian of this precious, spiritual gift which is now being offered by the Orient to the Christian world, to help us to be more fully Christian. It will be fascinating to see how this offering is assimilated in the next century. -- Giles Charrington, TSSF,, in praise of Sister MacInness Light Sitting in LightSister Elaine MacInnes is the real thing. [She proves that] if you can teach prisoners to turn their cells, which may be places of torment, into ashrams, which are places of contemplation and healing, its an economic way to help people rebuild themselves instead of marking time and wasting away. -- Jeremy Irons,, Academy Award-winning actor and patron of Sr. MacInness prison ministry...extremely interesting and worth reading. -- Rita C. Krupa * Catholic Library World * Long Description How and why did a Catholic nun become an accomplished Zen Master? Sister Elaine MacInnes shares her fascinating story and invites us into the compelling and slightly exotic world of Buddhist spiritual practice. As she details her lifelong journey of learning about Zen meditative practices, Sister MacInnes explains how they continue to enrich and inform her experience of Christianity. Replete with the wisdom of deep and contemplative insight and imbued with the profound knowledge of a seasoned spiritual teacher and guide, this spiritual autobiography is also a practical guidebook for those who, like her, want to discover how Zen can be a complementary and rewarding part of the Christian Life. Review Quote The practice of Zen helps us to a deeper experience of God here, now, in our prayer or in whatever else we are doing. . . . Sister Elaine is a rare spiritual master. She is a guardian of this precious, spiritual gift which is now being offered by the Orient to the Christian world, to help us to be more fully Christian. It will be fascinating to see how this offering is assimilated in the next century. Details ISBN1580511333 Author Elaine MacInnes Short Title ZEN CONTEMPLATION FOR CHRISTIA Pages 248 Language English ISBN-10 1580511333 ISBN-13 9781580511339 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248.34 Year 2003 Imprint Sheed & Ward,U.S. Subtitle A Bridge of Living Water Place of Publication Kansas City Country of Publication United States Edition 0248th DOI 10.1604/9781580511339 AU Release Date 2003-08-23 NZ Release Date 2003-08-23 US Release Date 2003-08-23 UK Release Date 2003-08-23 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 2003-08-23 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137155307;

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