{"product_id":"deep-hope-zen-guidance-for-staying-steadfast-when-the-world-seems-hopeless","title":"Deep Hope: Zen Guidance for Staying Steadfast When the World Seems Hopeless","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a respected Zen teacher, a contemporary take on the paramitas, six traditional practices for cultivating compassion and wisdom--a path of deep hope in the face of personal trouble and societal crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a respected Zen teacher, a contemporary take on the paramitas, six traditional practices for cultivating compassion and wisdom--a path of deep hope in the face of personal trouble and societal crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmidst the barrage of the daily news cycle and the tumult of our personal lives, it may seem natural to contract out of fear or anxiety. But is there a way to face our lives and the world without closing off our hearts There is such a path, says Zen teacher Diane Rizzetto. It can be reached through the teachings of the Buddhist paramitas or \"perfections\"-giving and receiving, taking skillful action, practicing patience, engaging effort, meditating, and seeing clearly. Filled with stories, teachings, student questions, and practices, Deep Hope demonstrates the possibility of living with a hopefulness that is grounded in the present moment-a practice of spiritual nourishment and deepening wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50636851183859,"sku":"9781611804775","price":23.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/reliablemerchant.myshopify.com\/products\/deep-hope-zen-guidance-for-staying-steadfast-when-the-world-seems-hopeless","provider":"Reliable Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}