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Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People
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Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People
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Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People
Author: Mark Westmoquette
This unique guide offers a fresh approach to coping with challenging people by drawing on Zen teachings and mindfulness practices. Instead of being trapped in cycles of frustration and resentment, readers are invited to explore their reactions, break free from automatic response patterns, and view difficult people as unexpected teachers—troublesome Buddhas who can guide us toward growth.
Through mindfulness, reflection, and playful use of Zen koans—short, paradoxical stories that shift perception—Mark Westmoquette shows how we can transform our relationships with difficult people. By facing the pain these relationships stir up, acknowledging our patterns, and committing to change, we open the possibility of moving from “I can’t stand this person” to a broader stance of compassion, acceptance, and wisdom.
What You’ll Learn
- How Zen and mindfulness can be applied to difficult relationships
- Ways to recognize and transform your own reactive patterns
- How painful encounters can become opportunities for growth
- Practical exercises to cultivate awareness, compassion, and resilience
- The use of Zen koans as tools to shift perspective and break habitual thinking
About the Author
Mark Westmoquette holds a PhD in astrophysics and is an ordained Zen monk as well as a yoga and mindfulness teacher. After years of teaching courses and workshops, he and his wife moved to the island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic for a two-year adventure that included writing this book. His life and work reflect a deep commitment to blending scientific inquiry with spiritual practice.
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