Description
A butterfly pauses. A moment opens. A lesson unfolds.
In the hush of a single story, a quiet shift begins.
The Monk and The Butterfly is a collection of 60 short Zen-inspired stories that invite stillness, reflection, and gentle return. Each one offers a window into mindful living-not through instruction, but through symbol, silence, and small awakenings.
Rooted in Zen philosophy and timeless Buddhist wisdom, these stories speak to anyone seeking a slower rhythm, a deeper breath, or a more grounded way to meet the world. You don't need a background in Zen to find something here. Just a willingness to pause.
Inside this book, you'll find reflections on how to:
- Practice mindfulness in everyday moments
- Let go of control and live with more ease
- Cultivate inner peace-even when life is uncertain
- Embrace simplicity, silence, and the space between thoughts
- Gently return to the present, again and again
This isn't a book you race through. It's one you return to-before bed, over tea, or when the noise of life asks for quiet.
Whether you're just beginning a mindfulness journey or deepening a spiritual practice, The Monk and The Butterfly offers calm, clarity, and quiet insight for the path ahead.
Let these stories meet you where you are-and help bring you back to where you've always been.
Start reading today-and let the practice of presence begin.
Author: Kai T. Murano
Publisher: Mindful Way Publishing
Published: 03/20/2024
Pages: 210
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781069305138
ISBN10: 1069305138
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth
- Philosophy | Zen