The Cat Who Taught Zen

Informationen zum Autor James Norbury Klappentext An old cat considers himself as wise as can be, until he hears of a solitary ancient pine far away, under the boughs of which infinite insight can be found. So begins his journey to seek out this tree, along the way he meets a range of animals with their own stories to tell, each offering a piece of zen wisdom. Beautiful illutrated throughout. Zusammenfassung THE BIG PANDA AND TINY DRAGON AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JAMES NORBURY TELLS THE STORY OF THE CAT WHO LEARNED HOW TO BE MORE ZEN . . . "I've learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want" This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found. Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow. But it's a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, that forces the cat to question everything . . . Told in a gentle, calming style, The Cat Who Taught Zen introduces a new cast of characters for readers of all ages to fall in love with, offering timeless wisdom wrapped up into a tale of beguiling beauty. __________ Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2022

Product details

• Authors: James Norbury, Norbury James
• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9780241640159
• ISBN: 978-0-241-64015-9
• No. of pages: 174
• Dimensions: 197 mm x 232 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Gift books, albums, perpetual calendars, postcard booklets; Guides > Health; Illustration, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness, SELF-HELP / Spiritual, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Illustration, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, PHILOSOPHY / Zen, Self-help & personal development, Mind, Body, Spirit, Popular philosophy, Relationships: friends / peer groups, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Buddhist life and practice, philosophy; buddhism; spirituality; self help; spiritual