PlainZen vs The Alice App

A simple, easy to understand, tutorial of Zen and how to use it in your life. Written in plain language, this hopefully dispels the reputation of Zen as being 'mysterious', 'mystical', 'deep', 'hard to get' because of the difficulty in explaining its practice. Zen is actually very practical and simple if what is explained is what it's for and how to practice it. Other teaching books tend to get bogged down in Zen history, Zen terms and rituals. This tutorial tries to put those things aside first and concentrate on the essence of Zen: how it works, why it works, and how it makes our life better. Not a religion nor a cult nor a philosophy, Zen is a healthy mental attitude that can help anyone of any religious background or philosophy. Remembers your place in the book. Tap on 'Bookmarks' icon to jump to your personal bookmarks. Tap on 'Contents' icon to jump to the different topics: CONTENTS Learning Zen is no big deal How our mind works Realization#1: Thoughts and the thinker are no big deal Meditation/Practice#1:Do an activity... Realization#2: You and perfection The Self Reality: only one self The outside world: The world is out there Reality: no separation Freedom from fear: Two kinds: regular and premium Source of fear What's there to lose? Meaning: Life is a river Outside looking in Getting back in the flow Zen practice: Meditation: calm you down Koans: shake you up Enlightenment vs guilt: aha! Conclusion: Zen is yoga for the mind Meditation/Practice #2: Severing duality Meditation/Practice#3: When waking or before sleeping Q&A Is thinking or thought bad? So how is Zen different from thinking? How do I get that 'insight' or 'enlightenment' and how do I retain it? How are people related, connected? Is it okay to follow a person, a movement, a philosophy, a religion without doubt, without question? How does Zen view money, jobs, unemployment, wars, sex, hate, love?

Description – The Alice App is in English ** The New York Times – “Alice” is also a sly trip through Western art history that makes one almost forget the book’s original illustrations by Sir John Tenniel." ** Wired – “With Art of the Renaissance style and children's story the app Alice become a surprise hit.” ** Venture Beat – “It features beautiful illustrations you can interact with by touching the tablet screen, as well as an engaging narrator reading each page.” ** Kirkus Reviews– “Alice apps offers audio and visual pleasures of its own.” ** Member at Moms With Apps®- The app is safe for children ** 10 Top app in iTunes - Apple prompted The Alice app to be in the top 10 apps in iTunes under the category of kids gams and apps Learn art and encourage literacy in this fun interactive book app based on the classic novel. Explore interactive illustrations, learn and excite about art, and engage with your kids in a fun activity. The Alice App delivers a gorgeous interactive journey through the classic fairy tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” This is the truly immersive experience that rich tales such as this are perfect for. Stunning visuals, rollicking sound effects, and interactive gems capture the whimsical fantasy fun of Lewis Carroll’s iconic children’s tale. EXPLORE THE ALICE APP: · ENCOURAGE literacy skills by following along with the narration. · LEARN and EDUCATE about art. · IGNITE imaginations. · INTERACT in the story. Playful, interactive illustrations and games. · STIMULATE creativity. · NAVIGATE effortlessly to any location. · ENGAGE with your child in a fun activity that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. · ENJOY the energetic narration and hilarious sound effects. · INSPIRE children to read, create, and engage more. ** TIP: DON’T JUST SIT AND LISTEN TO THE ALICE APP ** Alice is a book filled with riddles, puzzles, brainteasers, and new surprises on every page! So JUMP IN and become a part of the experience. This inspiring merging of children’s literature and classic art was designed for mobile and tablet. Global artist Emmanuel Paletz spent four years crafting beautifully detailed paintings inspired by the Renaissance to tell the tale of Alice’s Adventures. The result is an App that opens the door to the world of Wonderland like nothing ever has before. You’ll dig deeper beyond the words and beyond the pages into the vibrant heart and soul of this timeless classic. All the characters you love are there in their silly splendor and waiting to jump off the page. Jaw-dropping illustrations and finger touch animations bring the story to new life and pull you in to where fantasy lives. It’s the story we all remember, but our interactive landscape will create new warmer and more vibrant memories than ever before! Welcome again and for the first time to the wonderful world of Alice! --------------------------------------- Emmanuel Paletz’s work is featured in: - The New York Times magazine - Washington Post - LA time - Red Dot design award - IF design award - Many other publications around the world --------------------------------------- We’d Love To Hear From You! We’re always listening to your suggestions to improve The Alice App! If you have any issues with the app, just contact us and we will help you! - Need tech support? Contact us at: Emmanuel.paletz@gmail.com - Say hello to us on FB! facebook.com/Thealiceapp The Alice App™ & © 2014 Emmanuel Paletz Corp, All rights reserved. All of us on Emmanuel Paletz Corp team appreciate your support. Visit us at www.thealiceapp.com