Choosing to Be: Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master

Choosing to Be: Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master

by Kat Tansey
Choosing to Be: Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master

Choosing to Be: Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master

by Kat Tansey

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Overview

Drawn from the deeply personal reflections of a formerly depressed person, this uplifting story shows how a cat taught meditation and allowed the mind to heal. This lively, magical, and enlightening book revolves around a wise Maine Coon cat, his kitten muse, and the author Kat Tansey as they take the reader on a challenging and often amusing journey from the disorienting haze of depression to the freedom and clarity of the Buddha mind. The narrative is both inspiring and essential for gaining an understanding of the inner self, reducing stress, finding inner peace, and knowing the joys and comforts of answering to a cat master.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781844093687
Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Publication date: 09/01/2010
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 741,686
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Kat Tansey is an innovative educator who practices Buddhism to heal her depression. She lives in Ojai, California.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix Ordinary Mind

What People are Saying About This

Mary E. Allen

Destined to affect millions of lives. This captivating and surprising story illuminates a surprising, yet simple pathway from inner turmoil to inner peace. (Mary E. Allen, author, The Power of Inner Choice )

Allan Hunter

There are many books on meditation, but none are as precise as this one. Tansey shows how a meditation practice can be troublesome and how to turn those obstacles around. (Allan Hunter, author, Princes, Frogs and Ugly Sisters: The Healing Power of the Grimm Brothers' Tales)

Aurora Winter

We could all live more joyful lives if we learn the lessons in Choosing to Be (Aurora Winter, author, From Heartbreak to Happiness)

Carol Kline

Cats, meditation, and the quest for inner peace . . . what could be better!. . . An intriguing guide to Buddhist meditation and philosophy, with a special twist. Read it and be inspired. (Carol Kline, Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul)

Dave Carpenter

Tansey has crafted a book sure to be adored by cat lovers. But more importantly, this is a must read for all caught up in a world spinning too fast. (Dave Carpenter, Peak Performance Show)

Howard Eaton

Kat discovers and uses Buddhist meditation to free herself from the bonds of depression. (Howard Eaton, author, The Mystic)

Abby Seixas

A rare and wonderful combination of compelling narrative, endearing characters, and accessible, solid meditation instruction, all with a light, humorous touch. Kat Tansey makes it easy to willingly suspend disbelief and learn along with her from the teachings of her resident feline meditation master. A thoroughly enjoyable and 'enlightening' read! (Abby Seixas, author, Finding the Deep River)

Meg Daley Olmert

Kat Tansey guides us in a meditation on the cat, tapping into ancient systems of attention that calm both the spirit and the flesh. Like a great cat, Choosing to Be is a delight, a revelation, and a joy to curl up with. (Meg Daley Olmert, author, Made For Each Other, The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond)

Thom Hartmann

One of the better books on Zen or sitting practice. It's great . . . a wonderful book on meditation practice and our relationship with cats. (Thom Hartmann, radio show host and New York Times-bestselling author)

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