Remember Zen: Awaken The Buddha-Nature Within (The Hidden Teachings of the Masters)

The Buddha-nature or spirit within is our true essence and it should be the driving force of our being. When we are governed by the mind only, it is easy to fall into habitual patterns, desire material things, and live an ego related existence. The process of awakening to this inner nature can be difficult for many people in the modern world who have busy lives. In the West, our lives are filled with too many material desires and hectic schedules, so the path to higher consciousness can often be a long and difficult one. Writing in an accessible and down-to-earth manner, Sheldon Moore outlines a more accessible path for the modern seeker and connects it to Buddha Shakyamuni's core teachings. This book also contains an ancient technique that can help sleeping souls awaken much sooner. According to Moore, the great way is accessible in ordinary life and more immediately via our connection to nature. It is possible to bring our busy minds to rest much sooner, and awaken to our inner Buddha-nature with a more modern approach to Zen. Remember Zen has a very inclusive outlook that shows the process of our awakening is not limited to any religious connection, but is rather related to revealing our own inner nature in a more natural and simplistic way. Still, our awakening has to be lived and Sheldon Moore highlights some of the ways humanity must change to become an enlightened society that lives in harmony with all things again.