THE COW IN THE PARKING LOT A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger

The authors apply Western language and thinking to the Zen teaching that anger is not good for us. Without sounding like behavioral scientists, the authors explain how expectations fueled by good and not-so-good rationale can lead to anger, oppositional thinking, and destructive venting. They explain with familiar examples how this acting out gets in the way of inner happiness and separates us from other human beings. The prescriptions they offer for reducing anger are straightforward and practical yet retain the elegance of their spiritual roots. Narrator Bill Mendieta brings enormous talent to this recording. However, the emotional overtones and various accents he applies will be more effective when he is able to present them in a way that sounds more natural. T.W. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2011]