Twelve & Zen -- Where the 12 Steps Meet Zen Koans

Twelve & Zen -- Where the 12 Steps Meet Zen Koans

Buddhism + Recovery. There are already several excellent books available to you on these combined topics, so how is Twelve and Zen different from these?<br />Twelve and Zen, to the best of my knowledge, is the first to bring koan practice<br />into the picture as a very effective means of deepening your 12 Step practice.<br /><br />This is not a theory. I speak from my direct experiences -- from being in recovery for more than 25 years and koan practice for more than 15 years.<br /><br />It must me noted, this book is NOT a substitute for going to meetings, getting a sponsor, working the Steps and helping others. <br /><br />The book "Alcoholics Anonymous" has a chapter entitled "Into Action". This is a book about doing. No matter what kind of 12 Step program you are in, koan practice will enhance your practice.