A quick read and very informative. Written in a friendly style with a generous amount of humor. This is a good read if you're looking to incorporate Zen practice in a modern and busy life.

I wanted to write this review and say simply "I breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed as long as I had this book in my hand" but quickly realized that sometimes words are necessary. While Zen is known for brief turns of phrase to illuminate a deeper truth, I really don't want people to treat this book like another unnecessarily wordy and overly intellectual Zen book. This is not a Zen book that will sit on my shelf and gather dust. This is the book on Zen my heart and hands reach for.

Written in a friendly Q& A style, Kay and Bouza have compiled a book on living in a modern life as seen through a Zen practitioner's perspective. If you are looking for a "how to meditate book", this is not for you, but if you are looking to answer "*why* should I meditate?", start with this one!

While the subtitle mentions Silicon Valley, you will connect with the stories if you lead a busy life. Whether a parent, programmer, or both, these stories show how to incorporate Zen practice in a modern and busy life. If you feel like you're never good enough, always checking your phone, you have imposter syndrome, you're too reactive at work, you get mad at your kids/ partner too often, and you can't find clean socks then you will be able to relate.

I love the touches of humor and the reminder of how resourceful humans truly are. In an age where we don't need another thing to read and feel pressured to do, this resource is a reminder to hold your thoughts lightly and look deeply within.

A Sense of Something Greater was a quick, insightful read. I thoroughly enjoyed the way the authors wove the narrative with the interviews. It grounded the theory of Zen with stories of how and why people practice. I especially appreciated the commentary addressing the onslaught of mindfulness in the workplace as a trend. I think the true art of Zen is neither trend nor fad, but success in practice requires a foundation and community. I am currently a contract employee working for an organization based out of New York City. While not Silicon Valley, many of the same issues persist in both my field and location, as well as throughout the world. While I think that the focus is on the Valley, simply because the Kannon Do is located in Mountain View, I hope that readers will read this book and realize that the issues faced by employees in the world of technology are easily translatable across all fields of work and life stresses. I enjoyed this book and would be interested in learning more about the benefits of embracing a Zen practice.