Practicing Safe Zen Navigating the Pitfalls on the Road to Liberation

<p><b>In a time when abuse at the hands of religious leaders is too common, comes this guide to making the most of the Zen tradition while protecting and empowering yourself.</b></p><p>While the liberation that Zen offers is real, it must be engaged with carefully, explains this sensei. Her book is neither a memoir about a single case of abuse nor a bloodless academic study. Nelson reflects on the multiple dangers in Zen, from firsthand experience in Boston—where documented abuse recently took place—integrating her discussion at every step with core Zen teachings. </p><p>“This is a thoroughly engaging exploration based on deep knowledge of the tradition as well as contemporary research.” —<b>Martine Batchelor, author, <i>Principles of Zen</i> </b></p><p>“Practicing Safe Zen imparts a lesson we all will have to learn if we want to truly mature in our spiritual practice.” —<b>Barry Magid, author, <i>Ending the Pursuit of Happiness</i></b></p>