Zen at the End of Religion: An Introduction for the Curious, the Skeptical, and the Spiritual But Not Religious

Author:   James Ishmael Ford ,  Austin Ku
Publisher:   Tantor
Edition:   Unabridged edition
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9798228794870


Publication Date:   10 February 2026
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Zen at the End of Religion: An Introduction for the Curious, the Skeptical, and the Spiritual But Not Religious


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Zen as the ideal path for those who have left institutional religion behind Do you feel there is something more to be found in life? Is there something more for your life? Traditionally people turn to religions to find that ""more."" Today, when cultures are in upheaval and traditional religions are collapsing, a prominent Zen teacher explores the possibility of a spirituality at the heart of all religions. Zen at the End of Religion is a brief introduction to Zen as a practical expression of perennial wisdom, a ""naturalistic perennialism."" The book offers a simple introduction to the core of Zen's why and how. While Zen is a rich and varied tradition, this introduction focuses on the essentials, the foundations of the Zen way. This book explores the Four Noble Truths, the Two Truths, the Ten Ox Herding Pictures, Zen meditation, samadhi, koans, enlightenment, and more.

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Author:   James Ishmael Ford ,  Austin Ku
Publisher:   Tantor
Imprint:   Tantor
Edition:   Unabridged edition
ISBN:  

9798228794870


Publication Date:   10 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Audio
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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James Ishmael Ford is both a Zen priest and a Unitarian Universalist minister. He has lived in monasteries and other spiritual communities, served as a local pastor and spiritual director, and preached throughout New England, where he lives. His previous books include If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break, and, in 2024, The Intimate Way of Zen. Austin Ku is a Grammy-nominated actor who has narrated several well received audiobooks for major publishers. Austin is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, studied theater at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and now lives in NYC. His special skills include Mandarin Chinese and classical violin; he is also a food/cooking enthusiast. Austin specializes in narrating books with Asian American and/or queer themes, and also enjoys reading humor, fantasy, and literary fiction.

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