Discover the simplicity, mindfulness and quiet wisdom of Zen with Zen: An Ancient Path to Enlightenment for Modern Times by Peter Oldmeadow.
This beautifully illustrated hardcover offers an accessible introduction to Zen Buddhism, exploring its history, core principles, meditation practices and spiritual philosophy in a way that feels approachable for modern readers. Rather than presenting Zen as something distant or overly complex, Oldmeadow introduces practical ideas that can be incorporated into everyday life to encourage greater awareness, calm and presence.
The book explores topics including meditation, mindfulness, enlightenment, Zen traditions, Buddhist philosophy and the relationship between ancient Eastern teachings and contemporary Western life. With concise explanations and visual elements throughout, it makes a lovely starting point for beginners while still offering thoughtful inspiration for those already familiar with meditation or Buddhist practice.
Features
🪷 Gentle introduction to Zen Buddhism
✨ Explores mindfulness, meditation and enlightenment
🌿 Practical ideas for incorporating Zen principles into daily life
📖 Covers the history, traditions and philosophy of Zen
🧘 Suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen an existing meditation practice
🎨 Beautifully illustrated hardcover edition
📚 Approximately 79–80 pages
✨ OLD SOUL ✨
This beautiful book is part of our Old Soul Collection — a specially selected collection of pre-loved, vintage and harder-to-find spiritual treasures, each carrying its own story and ready to begin a new chapter.
Originally published in 2001 by Lansdowne Publishing, this edition is now around 25 years old.
Condition: Gently used / very good pre-loved condition. The book shows some light signs of previous ownership and age, while remaining beautifully presented overall. Please refer to the product photographs for the condition of this individual copy.
🌿 As with all of our Old Soul pieces, this book has been energetically cleansed by April using sage and Reiki healing, ready to find its next home.
A peaceful and thoughtful addition to any spiritual library, especially for anyone drawn to mindfulness, meditation, Buddhist philosophy and simpler, more intentional living. ✨
Publication Details
Author: Peter Oldmeadow
Original release: 2001
Publisher: Lansdowne Publishing Pty Ltd
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781863027465
Length: 79 pages