191 pg, paper, ‘98

This is the first book to apply the 2,500-year-old principles of Zen Buddhism to the modern struggle with the vicious cycle of dieting, losing, and regaining weight. From a Buddhist perspective, this book explores overeating as a disorder of desire. It discusses that our emotional appetites will never be satisfied until we can learn how to manage the desires that keep us looking for peace where it can't be found. By learning to let go of cravings and recognizing the desires that trigger overeating, you’ll discover The Middle Way---a balanced state of mind that will help you through the extremes of indulgence and self-denial---to finally understand your struggle with food.

CONTENTS:

1 – There is Suffering
2 – Attachment to Desire Causes Suffering
3 – Suffering Ends By Letting Go of Attachment to Desire
4 – The Eightfold Path
5 – Right Understanding
6 – Right Aspiration
7 – Right Speech
8 – Right Action
9 – Right Way of Living
10 – Right Effort
11 – Right Mindfulness
12 – Right Concentration

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ronna Kabatznick is a psychologist and meditator. She is founder and director of the nonprofit organization Dieters Feed the Hungry and she consults with companies and businesses nationwide. She lives in Berkeley, CA and has practiced meditation since 1985.

REVIEWS:

“Honest and wise like zen itself---Ronna Kabatznick’s words give straightforward, clear lessons for all who struggle with food. The awareness and kindness of these teachings offer every eater sound advice and the greatest miracle of all---a change of heart.”
— Jack Kornfield, author

“Ronna Kabatzick’s reverence for food is one of the most fascinating aspects of the Zen of Eating. She reminds us to pause before eating to marvel at the abundance and variety of food before us, to honor the many hard-working people who contributed to putting each ingredient on the table, to give a thought for people everywhere that they may have enough food for the day, and to eat and enjoy our food. Dr. Kabatznick’s experiences feeding hungry people in California soup kitchens enriches the book in many ways.”
— Frances M. Berg, MS, author, editor, and nutritionist