Zen Buddhism for Beginners

audiobook (Unabridged) The Art of Mindful Living: Explore Zen Pillars, Zazen, Koans, the Way of the Zen Masters, the Heart Sutra, Mind Training, Non-Attachment, and Loving-Kindness to Overcome Anger, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD, CPTSD, and Negative Thoughts · Think Like a Monk, Meditate Like a Buddha: Train Your Lotus Mind with Theravada, Tibetan & Zen Buddhism

By Tenzin Kai Ellison

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Feeling drained by anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or nonstop stress? Struggling with ADHD, CPTSD, or intrusive negative thoughts?

Zen Buddhism for Beginners isn't just another meditation audiobook. It's a transformational experience for those tired of the noise, burnout, and inner chaos of modern life. This is your Zen reset button. Discover a life of clarity, balance, and deep emotional strength—rooted in timeless practices from the heart of Zen.

Here's what you'll unlock:

✅ A complete beginner's guide to Zen Buddhist practice, crafted for modern minds

✅ Deep dive into Zazen, Kinhin, Koans, and Shikantaza to calm racing thoughts and boost presence

✅ The life-changing simplicity of non-attachment, silence, and mindful awareness

✅ Step-by-step emotional tools for overcoming anger, anxiety, and impulsivity

✅ Core teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a foundation for mindful living

✅ Powerful mental clarity techniques inspired by Dogen, Shunryu Suzuki, and Zen poetry

✅ Beginner-friendly breakdown of the Heart Sutra and how to apply its teachings in daily challenges

✅ Guided practices in walking meditation, loving-kindness (Metta), and quiet sitting to activate and soothe the vagus nerve

✅ Strategies to develop emotional mastery, especially for those navigating trauma or overstimulation

✅ Teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh, Shunryu Suzuki, and Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki—the masters who brought Zen to the modern West


Each chapter delivers a hands-on practice you can use immediately—bringing Zen principles to life from day one.

Listen on your commute, during walks, or while winding down before bed. No fluff. No complicated jargon. Just clear, direct wisdom that works.

Ready to quiet the noise in your head and live with a fresh, confident Shosh mindset? This isn't theory. It's transformation.

Click "Buy Now" to start your Zen journey today.

Zen Buddhism for Beginners