Occupying a unique space among the world's great religions, Zen Buddhism has been pursued by spiritual seekers for thousands of years for its penetrating insights into the human condition and its direct path to awakening. With the demands of modern life yielding stress and discontentment, Zen Buddhism offers a starting place for a more meaningful and happy existence. Learn about this long-thriving branch of applied philosophy and how to incorporate it into your own life, at your own pace, through: The history and development of Zen thought, Zen's key teachings and philosophical tenets, Koans as case studies in awakening, Solo practice and spiritual direction, Basic liturgy and chanting, Practicing with precepts, Zen Buddhism will take you on a comprehensive yet focused journey from the foundation of Zen's earliest teachings of the practice to incorporating its spiritual techniques into your daily life.