Aron C Viner

Conflict and Zen

Stories of Presence in Heated Moments

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Produktbeschreibung

Critical Acclaim "The storytelling is brisk, conversational, and polished... readers who enjoy probing, encouraging tales of Zen discovery will find much here that heartens, challenges, and inspires growth. Inspiring stories of connection, quiet strength, and facing conflict with Zen presence." - Publishers Weekly "An enlightening book about conflict... The writing is spare yet evocative, philosophical yet accessible." - Kirkus Reviews Conflict isn't the enemy. Most of us meet conflict with control, avoidance, or quick fixes. Conflict and Zen: Stories of Presence in Heated Moments offers another way-one rooted in Zen, mindfulness, and the quiet strength of deep listening. At its heart, this book asks a radical question: What if the problem is not conflict itself, but how we meet it? A Fresh Approach to Conflict, Mindfulness, and Communication In a marketplace filled with books on negotiation, communication, and conflict management, Conflict and Zen stands apart. It doesn't offer formulas or scripts. Instead, it draws from Zen practice, meditation, and real human encounters-inviting readers to pause and face difficulty with clarity. Through forty-five short stories set in courtyards, kitchens, train platforms, and hospital rooms, the book reveals how conflict can become:A doorway to deeper connection A spark for personal transformation A call to be fully present, even in heated moments What You'll Find Inside Each story illuminates how mindfulness and compassion can shift even the most difficult interactions. Drawing on decades of experience in conflict resolution and contemplative practice, the author shows that conflict is not simply a crisis to manage-it is a mirror reflecting our habits and assumptions. The path forward isn't about fixing problems but transforming how we see them. Conflict and Zen is more than a book-it is an invitation to meet life as it unfolds, with openness, courage, and calm presence.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Samatva Press
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 279g
• ISBN-13: 9798999573445
• Artikelnr.: 75374669

Autorenporträt

The author brings an unusual synthesis of anthropological knowledge, international business expertise, and contemplative depth to the exploration of conflict and presence. As a social anthropologist, he conducted fieldwork in tribal villages in North Sumatra. Subsequently, he lived in a fishing village on the East Coast of Malaysia studying conflict between ethnic Malay and ethnic Chinese fishermen. His work focused on different types of interpersonal conflict that occurred in traditional societies.For over two decades, Viner has served as a professor at Endicott College, where he has taught thousands of students the art of conflict resolution and negotiation. His earlier books, Inside Japan's Financial Markets (The Economist Books and Dow Jones-Irwin/McGraw Hill) and The Financial Samurai (Kogan Page and Dow Jones-Irwin/McGraw Hill) were translated into Japanese and German. Years living and working in Japan, where his engagement with Zen began, combined with anthropological fieldwork in Southeast Asia, provided him with insight into how presence transcends cultural boundaries.