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The Monkey and The Way of Zen: A Transformational Journey in 28 Short Stories-Embrace Mindfulness, Overcome Overthinking, Let Go, and Find Inner Peace

The Monkey and The Way of Zen: A Transformational Journey in 28 Short Stories-Embrace Mindfulness, Overcome Overthinking, Let Go, and Find Inner Peace - Paperback

by Serena Choo
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Availability:In StockContributor:Serena ChooSeries:Zen Philosophy BooksPublish date:5/27/2025Pages:152
Language:EnglishPublisher:Sispara HodfordISBN-13:9780954597481ISBN-10:954597486UPC:9780954597481Book Category:Philosophy, Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Zen, Inspiration & Personal Growth, SpiritualSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.41 inchesWeight:0.6195Product ID:SCDZRM4MMF

The Monkey and the Way of Zen is a modern fable for adults-offering 28 short, gently humorous stories rooted in Zen philosophy and emotional insight.

Through the journey of a restless monkey and his wise Master, readers are invited to explore themes like overthinking, control, presence, and self-acceptance. Each chapter is a standalone reflection that blends mindfulness, warmth, and quiet wisdom-designed to be read in peaceful moments, small sips throughout the day, or before bedtime. Every story is followed by a gentle "Pause and Reflect" prompt to deepen insight and encourage personal connection-ideal for journaling, discussion, or quiet contemplation.

Ideal for readers navigating anxiety, burnout, or emotional fatigue, this book offers relief not through instruction or self-improvement, but through perspective. With wide appeal to fans of The Alchemist, The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower, and The Café on the Edge of the World, it bridges the space between fiction and spiritual nonfiction-accessible to both seasoned seekers and newcomers to Zen-inspired literature.

Endorsed by Buddhist practitioners and mental health professionals, The Monkey and the Way of Zen is a calm companion for turbulent times-one that encourages reflection, softening, and a return to one's inner stillness.

Perfect for shelves in bookstores, wellness centers, mindfulness collections, or gift displays.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Sispara HodfordISBN-13:9780954597481ISBN-10:954597486UPC:9780954597481Book Category:Philosophy, Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Zen, Inspiration & Personal Growth, SpiritualSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.41 inchesWeight:0.6195Product ID:SCDZRM4MMF
Choo, Serena: - Serena Choo brings over 25 years of experience in personal transformation coaching, grounded in an earlier career in accounting and investment banking. A lifelong learner and storyteller, she blends practical tools with timeless wisdom to support meaningful change. She holds a BSc Honours degree, an MBA, and certifications in coaching, NLP, Human Design, and more. Her writing spans from evidence-based self-help-addressing anxiety, imposter syndrome, and emotional resilience-to gentle fables that offer quiet shifts in awareness. Shaped by her Chinese heritage and a lineage of scholars, her work honors both intellect and intuition. She once thought she'd stop formal studying after her MBA unless it was something like knitting, but that didn't happen. When not writing, she's baking, reading, enjoying good food with friends, or having long coffee chats with her husband.Visit her website at: serenachoo.com
Publisher: Sispara Hodford

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