Zen Cat

Book Description

Here is the perfect pairing of subjects-the ever-mysterious cat and the spiritual philosophy of life embodied by the principles of Zen. How often have we seen cats watching us with intense focus, playing obsessively with a toy, comforting us as they cannily assess our moods, lying calmly in a patch of sunlight? Cats exemplify the essential tenets of Zen philosophy and the desire to find the simple and spiritual in everyday life. They embody utter grace, non-judgmental devotion, and a sense of spontaneous whimsy. What's more, as we interact with cats, these qualities come out in us. Zen Cat pairs 50 charming black-and-white photographs of cats with simple and inspiring quotes from a variety of sources. This ingenious coupling of concepts is a reminder of how much we have to learn from these very special relationships with our feline friends.

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Zen Cat.......2007-01-28

I bought this book for my brother in law because he had a cat that would come and sit with him every day but would not let him touch it. He fed it and seldom talked to it but they would both sit quitly and enjoy the outdoors. He got a real kick out of the small book with all the cute pictures.

to support the effort to stay calm, collected and composed.......2005-07-07

There are quotations of wise words of the Dalai Lama and Buddha, of american authors like H.L. Mencken or Henry David Thoreau, but also of european writers like Montaigne, Voltaire, Sartre (France) or Goethe, Wittgenstein (Germany), of Italo Calvino, Leonardo da Vinci, Cesare Pavese (Italy). You can see in this tiny book CATS: resting in paper-bags, or others, making stripes on their fur coat, standing behind window shades. In the introduction the publishing author Judith Adler (a New York "communicator, marketing muse, business intuitive, and soul coach, she helps individuals and companies realize their dreams by creating success from the only place that lasts: the INSIDE OUT") - Judith Adler for example describes, how her cat followed "the graceful dance of light upon the walls" of her bedroom. This was a help to the author, finding her "own inner feline", that field of emotional ressources, which is able to make a correspondance to the typical feline, ZEN-alike capability being "focused, present, sitting stiller than a statue, meditating". If "we act with cats, these qualities are reflected back in us". It is not needful, to search poetical-pious metaphorical words, like a friend of the author did, saying: "Cats are bridges between heaven and earth, ... furry little ambassadors from beyond." Those people, who don't believe in such things, may prefer to formulate with a certain sense of humour, talking about "CAT-ALYSTS": A cat is a cat-alyzer making transpositions of far-east wisdom. On one of these pages you can find a prayer-like T.S. Eliot-quotation: "Teach us to care and not to care. Teach us to sit still." It has been no problem to the trustworthy-stylish black-and-white-photographer Paul Coughlin (who also published - among other books - "Timeless New York: A Literary and Photographic Tribute") - no problem to combine these aphorisms with congenial pictures: One cat, sitting near Washington Square (the publishers are making thankful acknowledgments to the Washington Square Animal Hospital doctors Ann Lucas and Dr. Kristin Kuscher and so on) - one cat is sitting on the entrance-stair of a café. Next to it Judith Adler wrote: "Cats don't belong to people. They belong to places." Well, the place of this book is immutable on my writing-desk - in order to support my daily effort to stay calm, collected and composed

calm, collected and composed ..........2005-06-21

Meow in the Now.......2004-02-21

Not a cat book per se. It is Zen through example. Deceptively simple (of course).

I laughed out loud several times in a Starbucks while reading it.

The pairing of photos and aphorisms is wonderful, some of which I still have yet to truly appreciate, I think.

Wonderful Zen quotes and magnificent photographs.......2003-12-11

I am not a cat lover, I must admit from the outset...but the photos and text of ZEN CAT are superb...I found the text meaningful and profound (a rarity in pet books, you may be sure)and highly recommend this little book to (a)all cat lovers, (b)all zen enthusiasts, (c)all lovers of fine photography, and (d) anyone looking for a "nice little gift".

Book Description

Short aphorisms and drawingsâwith catsâbring out the humor in Zen.

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The Zen of no Zen
makes you smile!
I LOVED this book!
Cute
Beard captures both the essence of Zen and Cat perfectly!

Zen for Cats
Henry Beard
Manufacturer: Villard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0375500340
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Customer Reviews:

The Zen of no Zen.......2005-01-24

This is really a very cute book about Cats from the concept of Zen! Some points in the book, although amusing, is also thought provoking. The illustrations are very cute and the book offers certain insights which I found to be really true with my little kitty boy!

This is in fact, a small little “sayings” book, so don’t expect it to be a full or complete book about cats. But if you’re looking for something to complement or enhance your reading of cats, get this! It’ll surely provide you with hours (or minutes) of reading joy and “knowing” smiles. ^_~

The only minus point I could think of this book is that it’s too short! I finished reading it in a few minutes, but I wished it was longer because it’s just so entertaining and refreshing! Also recommended as gifts to your cat-lover friends!

makes you smile!.......2001-11-27

I enjoy having this book around, lots of cute pics to make you smile :)

I LOVED this book!.......2000-12-03

This book is so cute! It really reflects the personalities of my cats! My cats are Zen Master Cats, especially Shingu no Jagaimo (Futon Potato). I love this book, if you're a cat lover, or you just need a short, good read, this book is definetely for you!

Cute.......2000-09-06

This book was quite cute, however, I expected a little more out of it. It's one of those books thay you can read in 10 or 15 minutes - not worth the money unless you're getting it as a gift or you just have money to burn. Pick it up in the library or just read it in Borders.

Beard captures both the essence of Zen and Cat perfectly!.......1999-03-30

The illustrations are wonderful and the humor is witty. Henry Beard captures both the essence of Zen and Cat perfectly in this book.

I "accidentally" bought a copy of this book while on vacation. After reading it I just had to buy two additional copies to give to relatives as gifts when I returned home.

Zen Kitty
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Zen Kitty
Vanessa Sorensen
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Hysteria
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Cats | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1402208553
Release Date: 2007-11-15

Book Description

Everyone knows two things: that Zen is the path to enlightenment and that cats are superior beings with deep wisdom about life. When you put the two together, you get gorgeous Eastern-style brushwork combined with joyful cat haiku that puts readers firmly on their way to nirvana:

-Soft pillow
Gentle kneading
Deep rumble from within

-Listen to your body
for it will tell you
all you need to know

-A good stretch
The sun on your fur
True contentment

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Teachings of the Cat Zen Masters
Sheryll Dahlke
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0595334229

Book Description

Teachings of the Cat Zen Masters, by Sheryll Dahlke, is a collection of quotes by famous cats, such as T. Furball, Oscar Wildecat, and many others. Felix Waldo Emerson, for instance, says: "There is a cat-like quality in everything God has made." In these pithy sayings, cats live totally in the moment with full awareness. Like a contradiction, they study the Self to forget the Self. They are centered in balance and in time, completely within the activity of the moment--whether playing with a stone or a butterfly. "This little book is a joyous read. You will be given the powerful, loving freedom for you to be yourself."--Juanita "Catastrophe" Tobin, Poet--Blowing Rock, NC.

"The enlightened cat is a beautiful thing. We humans can learn a few things from Teachings of the Cat Zen Masters. Enjoy!"--Rita Bayron, Faithful Feline Follower--Coppell, TX.

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Teachings of the Cat Zen Masters, by Sheryll Dahlke, is a collection of quotes by famous cats, such as T. Furball, Oscar Wildecat, and many others. Felix Waldo Emerson, for instance, says:

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Loved it!

Zen Cats
Yoshiyuki Yaginuma , and Jana Martin
Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0789207028

Book Description

The embodiment of Zen--independent, serene, enlightened--these cats inhabit the temples, shrines, gardens, and parks of Japan. Photographer Yoshiyuki Yaginuma has captured these free spirits in many poses, from meditating in a garden and baring fangs in a hunting stance to frolicking with the family, perching on statues, and curling in repose.

In Japan cats have always occupied a special place: the eternal symbol of good luck is a white cat with its paw raised, and ancient screens from centuries past are often graced with a cat. And in the rarified world of Buddhist and Shinto temples, cats have been welcomed for practical reasons. Since the monks eat rice and so do mice, there's more rice for the monks with cats regulating the population.

Fascinated by these Zen cats, Yaginuma regularly visits temples and other places where they reside, and he feels that the cats wait to greet him and his camera. Jana Martin's intriguing commentary discuss the cat in Japanese myth, folklore, and in Zen writings. She pairs the irresistible feline portraits with poems by generations of Zen disciples and monks, who do not assign any human quality to them but praise them for what they are. How perfectly Zenlike after all!

Customer Reviews:

Loved it!.......2001-11-27

I love this book, it makes a great coffee table conversation piece, and I can't wait to get Cats of Cairo to go along with it. I love cats!! :)

Cat's Yawn: The Thirteen Numbers Published from 1940 to 1941 by The Buddhist Society of America, now The First Zen Institute of America

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Cat's Yawn: The Thirteen Numbers Published from 1940 to 1941 by The Buddhist Society of America, now The First Zen Institute of America

Manufacturer: The First Zen Institute of America
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000ERXZ42

Product Description

The thirteen issues of Cat's Yawn published from 1940 to 1941 by The Buddhist Society of America are republished here in facsimile with foreword, appendix, glossary of Chinese characters, and index. Includes a frontis portrait plate and a few b&w illustrations. 72 pages, illustrated endpapers.

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Zen For Cats -
Alfred Birnbaum -
Manufacturer: Weatherhill Publishing -
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OC5S2O

Creative Home Landscaping: How to Plan and Beautify Your Yard With a Guide to More Than 400 Landscape Plants
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Creative Home Landscaping: How to Plan and Beautify Your Yard With a Guide to More Than 400 Landscape Plants
Michael A. Dirr
Manufacturer: Ortho Books
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With this essential reference, written by experts, you'll get a guide to more than 400 landscape plants, with helpful drawings and photographs that carefully instruct you on how to create, design and professionally install your landscape.

Creative home landscaping : how to plan and beautify your yard : with a guide to more than 400 landscape plants

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Creative home landscaping : how to plan and beautify your yard : with a guide to more than 400 landscape plants
Jill Fox , and Michael Dirr
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00005VQ2H

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Creative Home Landscaping: How to Plan and Beautify Your Yard With a Guide to More Than 400 Landscape Plants
Michael A. Dirr
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The Bathroom Planner: Hundreds of Great Ideas for Your New Bathroom
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A Real Disappointment

Cute workbook

The Bathroom Planner: Hundreds of Great Ideas for Your New Bathroom
Suzanne Ardley
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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The bathroom, any bathroom, begs to be designed as a space for both relaxing comfort and complete privacy--at once a utilitarian space of functionality and a peaceful oasis. The Bathroom Planner is full of practical advice and handy tools that will help readers looking to update their bathroom--or completely remodel it--find the perfect design.

The book begins with a useful section on assessing needs and includes informational charts aimed at singles, couples, families, and those with special needs. Each of these charts offers helpful tips and advice for designing for small, large, budget, and awkwardly spaced bathrooms. The "Bathroom Styles" chapter uses a clever split-page design that allows readers to mix and match walls, cabinets, fixtures, and floors by flipping back and forth until they find a combination that suits their needs and taste. "Bathroom Planning" guides readers through the process of figuring out what fixtures and other furniture they require and how to fit them into the space they have in a way that is functional and comfortable to use. "Bathroom Basics" walks readers through the principles of bathroom ergonomics and reviews the available styles of storage, bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets, bidets, faucets and fixtures, and accessories. "Bathroom Elements" helps readers choose appropriate materials for floors, walls, countertops, windows, and more. "Quick Fixes" is ideal for those who simply want to improve or update their bathrooms without completely remodeling.

The reusable stickers and floor-layout grid in the back of the book are indispensable tools in planning a new bathroom, and the handy checklists take readers step by step through the process without missing a beat. Full-color photographs of bathrooms ranging from Asian-inspired spare rooms suitable for peaceful meditation to sleek contemporary meccas of glass and steel will surely inspire readers to find a style that suits their own needs, taste, and home. --Robin Donovan

Book Description

The latest in Chronicle Book's best-selling series that includes The Kitchen Planner and The Home Office Planner, The Bathroom Planner is the fun and totally functional resource for anyone looking to remodel or build an entirely new bathroom. With 200 inspiring full-color photographs and countless ideas, this innovative guide covers it all. The uniquely designed dual-split pages allow for easy mixing and matching of wall options, fixtures, storage solutions, and floors. Simply flip back and forth to find the perfect combination. The reusable stickers and layout grid make for effortless experimentation with any number of floorplan options. And the informational charts--written specifically for singles, couples, families, and people with special needs--will help anyone design the perfect bathroom to their own particular requirements. Filled with practical, creative advice for everything from the quick fix to the complete makeover, The Bathroom Planner is the ultimate guide to creating the ideal bathroom space.

Customer Reviews:

A Real Disappointment.......2002-10-24

I had high hopes for this book as a resource in redesigning the bathroom in my newly-acquired house. Alas, for anyone who's had anything to do with bathroom remodelling, this book is way more cute than it is substantive.

It's got cute little split pages so you can play bathroom dress-up and determine your style. They're fun, but they don't give you much of an idea of anything, really. More of a kid's game than a design aide.

It's also got cute little press-out baths and sinks and loos that you can stick on squared paper so you can allegedly develop alternative layouts. The problem is, the cute little press-outs are far from comprehensive, and lack images of smaller-than-average tubs, or petite toilets or corner sinks. The text mentions items like soaking tubs and specialty sinks that aren't included in the stick-on figures

Cute workbook.......2002-04-27

This is a hands-on design book. Great for those that are starting to design or redesign their bathroom (daydreamers too). Included is a split page design that allows you to mix and match wall, cabinets, and fixtures. It also comes with reusable stickers and layout girds in the front and back of the book.It is jam packed with information to help you solve all of your design dilemmas. A

Bathroom Planner (Better Homes & Gardens)

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Bathroom Planner (Better Homes & Gardens)
Better Homes and Gardens
Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 069621251X
Release Date: 2002-01-01

Book Description

Dozens of improvement ideas to restyle or add new bathrooms.

How to add spa qualities to ordinary bathrooms.

Tips to make any bath more functional.

Bathroom Planner: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Bathroom Remodeling (Home Project Manager)
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Invaluable resource for any bathroom remodeling job!!

Bathroom Planner: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Bathroom Remodeling (Home Project Manager)
Cowles Creative Publishing
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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Customer Reviews:

Invaluable resource for any bathroom remodeling job!!.......1999-07-16

This bathroom planner was the best resource for my job. It contained graphs, questions and answers, descriptions of all the materials and comparisons for price and value of each material. Even the home specialist I consulted with was impressed with this book.

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Not the normal touch

The Bathroom Design Planner
Vinny Lee , and Maggie Stevenson
Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1841723940

Book Description

Just after kitchens, bathrooms are the most popular rooms in the house to renovate. Whether seeking advice on remodeling an existing bathroom or creating a new one, The Bathroom Design Planner tells you all you need to know. Large or small, modern or traditional, rural or urban, every type of bathroom and aspect of bathroom design is expertly covered. Leading interior design experts Vinny Lee and Maggie Stevenson offer advice and tips on a wide range of topics including showers and bathtubs, flooring and lighting, faucets and storage accessories. With an invaluable address list, and useful pages for checklists and notes, The Bathroom Design Planner is a complete and practical resource for anyone wanting to improve their bathroom.

The Bathroom Design Planner starts by comparing different styles of bathroom: contemporary and streamlined, traditional elegance and classic country. It then looks at all the issues to consider when planning a bathroom, depending on whether your room is big and spacious, compact, elongated or part of another room. There are three chapters devoted to the various components of a bathroom, starting with surfaces and lighting, moving on to fixtures and appliances and finally storage, furniture and accessories.

The final section of the book is an extensive directory of sources arranged in six parts, ranging from bathroom companies to suppliers of basins and tiles.

Customer Reviews:

Not the normal touch.......2003-08-29

If you want some good ideas for a bathroom but still have that normal look, don't get this book. Stainless steel toilets and a sink in the shower stall with a mirror are some of the weird ideas that come out of this book. They even show industrial toilets that are mounted to the wall rather then the typical floor mounted toilet.

Some very strange colored tile patterns and designs and one bathroom even has old wood on the walls to give it that barn look. What kind of person would have wooden swing doors for a shower door and a bail of hay to sit on to change.

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Full color peel and stick vinyl templates and grid.

Create your own dream kitchen and bathroom using full color peel-and-stick vinyl templates. If you are re-modeling or starting from scratch, this practical planner will give you step-by-step instructions for designing your custom kitchen and bathroom floor plan.

The Hands On Kitchen and Bathroom Planner allows you to explore endless layout possibilities with more than 300 templates you can use again and again. This book is perfect for those renovating their existing homes and for those acquiring newer homes who are able to pre-plan before moving.

It is suitable for all markets including kitchen and bathroom retailers, home renovation stores and contractors, interior designers, realtors and design schools.

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Bathroom Design Planner
Vinny Lee
Manufacturer: RYLAND PETERS & SMAL
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GSCIII

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