{"product_id":"untrain-your-parrot-and-other-no-nonsense-instructions-on-the-path-of-zen-9781590303634","title":"Untrain Your Parrot-And Other No-nonsense Instructions on the Path of Zen","description":"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eUntrain Your Parrot\u003c\/i\u003e includes simple instructions to clarify and elucidate the basics: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - how to establish a beginning meditation practice \u003cbr\u003e - how to develop physical, mental, and emotional awareness \u003cbr\u003e - how to experience open awareness--observing one's practice while allowing for a sense of spaciousness with whatever occurs \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more information on the author, Elizabeth Hamilton, go to www.zencentersandiego.org.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/28\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590303634\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.51h x 6.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/28\/2007 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2007 pg. 70\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40292440670389,"sku":"9781590303634","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d3cced41-d1b2-4b93-ae67-2f9549b6eca1.jpg?v=1624331643","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/untrain-your-parrot-and-other-no-nonsense-instructions-on-the-path-of-zen-9781590303634","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}