"The Compass of Zen"

"The Compass of Zen" by John Daido Loori is a guide that explores Zen Buddhism's teachings and practices through the metaphor of a compass. It helps readers navigate the path to enlightenment by emphasizing mindfulness, meditation, and direct experience over intellectual understanding. The book offers practical advice and insights on how to cultivate awareness, live genuinely, and find balance in daily life. Overall, it functions as a spiritual map, encouraging personal discovery and inner clarity by aligning one’s actions and perceptions with Zen principles.