Zen for Cats

Zen for Cats
Author: Henry Beard
Publisher: Villard Books
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1997
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780375500343

From one of America's bestselling humor writers comes a New Age take on our feline friends that is destined to become a classic. A must for cat owners who yearn to understand the feline psyche, this witty and laugh-out-loud funny book is Henry Beard at his best.

Zen for Cats

Zen for Cats
Author: Alfred Birnbaum
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9780834802759

Short aphorisms and drawings-with cats-bring out the humor in Zen.

The Zen of Cat

The Zen of Cat
Author: Carla Francis
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1761267639

There's no doubt cats are a meaningful feature of Japanese life: from folklore to fashion, they've left a giant paw print on the culture. It's believed that felines first appeared in Japan with the arrival of Buddhism via China in around 552, when their main role was to stop vermin from damaging scriptures. But what can we learn from these philosophical felines? Surely they can teach us a thing or two, through the wisdom gleaned over the centuries residing in ancient temples and co-existing with artists, courtesans, monks and writers. The Zen of Cat is interwoven with stories and facts about cats, Japan and Zen philosophy. Carla Francis includes discussions with Japanese cat lovers, and invites reflection and 'mindful mewsings' on life through an A-Z of Japanese words to inspire. Cats are unburdened by worry. They maintain an enviable equilibrium. Maybe we can too?

The Zen of Cat Walking

The Zen of Cat Walking
Author: Clifford Brooks
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1510726306

Going for a walk is no longer just for the dogs! Experienced cat owner Clifford Brooks is here to teach you and your cat how to enjoy a stroll together. Cats are naturally adventurous creatures, and with the help of a leash and Brooks’s tips, you can indulge those instincts with a sense of security. As any animal trainer will tell you, the magic is in your attitude and sensitivity to your kitty’s needs and subtle reactions to new things. With that in mind, Brooks encourages cat owners to embrace Zen meditation as the foundation for leash training. Benefitting both you and your furry friend, practicing mediation will: • Provide a calm atmosphere in which to learn an enjoyable skill and explore new environments together. • Foster a positive energy between the two of you. • Cultivate patience and appreciation for simple accomplishments. With step-by-step instructions, meditation guidance, and interviews with other successful cat walkers, you’ll learn how cat walking can have a healthy impact on your life and the life of your feline companion. Essentially, you will become a more sensitive cat owner, able to detect when your own presence is affecting your cat’s behavior. Combining a practical skill with a thoughtful approach, Brooks’s advice will do wonders for the time you spend together.

The Zen of Cat

The Zen of Cat
Author: Carla Francis
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-06-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781761266522

Zen for Cats

Zen for Cats
Author: Alfred T. Birnbaum
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1993-06
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780834802926

"Does a cat have a Buddha-nature?" "Mew!" "What is the sound of one can opening?" "Door open--stay in! Door close--go out!" "Fur is emptiness, & emptiness is fur." These are just a few of the Zen riddles that any cat solves with an insouciant flick of the tail as he pads down the path to Enlightenment. With chapters such as "Zen Fish, Zen Bones," "The Ten Sacred String-Chasing Pictures," "Nine Lives of Buddha," & "The Secret Transmission of Bodhipurrma," ZEN FOR CATS will delight all those who've survived the strict master-disciple relationship that cats use to lead us humans to the Truth. Deft ink-wash paintings capture the essence of cats in contemplation: practicing the "three pillars" of Za-Zen, Za-Snack, & Za-Nap; & reveal the best-kept secrets of the esoteric art of litter-box sand raking. Whether you are the Host or the Guest to a feline follower of the Way, you will find ZEN FOR CATS transcendent.

Your Magickal Cat

Your Magickal Cat
Author: Gerina Dunwich
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0806539682

The purr-fect reference on the mystery and mysticism of cats through the ages—from demons to deities, harbingers of bad luck to charmed companions. Enter into the mystical world of cats through this unique and comprehensive resource. In Your Magickal Cat, you’ll learn how cats and paganism have been linked together throughout history, and how the cat has acquired the roles of witch’s familiar, deity, omen, healer, shamanic totem, and dream symbol. Also covered are: astrology for cats and their humans, feline divination, hands-on spells, New Age healing techniques, a list of enchanting names for your familiar, dozens of cat-oriented proverbs, sources and resources, and much more. Cat lovers are sure to be charmed by the legends, lore, poetry, and illustrations within this loving, extensively researched book. “The research on the historical end was good . . . Get it if you need a quick reference to feline lore.”—Pagan Book Reviews

Zen Cat

Zen Cat
Author:
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2003-11-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780875969237

Black-and-white photograhs and illustrations combine with simple, inspirational quotes to reveal how cats exemplify the essential principles of Zen philosophy and to explore the special bonds between humans and their feline companions. 30,000 first printing.