Shaolin Mind

Shi Heng Yi's most challenging life moments and important spiritual insights. Shi Heng Yi is one of the most renowned masters of the 21st century. In this autobiographical inspiration book, he takes us on his inner journey and describes significant phases and experiences of his life. With all his enthusiasm and conviction, he has dedicated himself to his life's purpose. But who or what am I beyond roles and duties? How do I find peace amidst movement? What does it mean to be a truly free person? From the depths of Zen Buddhism, questions are raised, mirrors are held up, and insights are offered. The teachings of Zen do not lead to closed answers but to a vibrant and awake presence - to a life that is not controlled but mastered. Nine chapters of transformation, wisdom, and inner clarity. In this exceptionally open book, Shi Heng Yi provides rare insights into his life journey - honest, touching, and profound. In nine chapters, he recounts formative moments, inner struggles, and the experiences that have shaped him into who he is today. But this is more than an autobiography: each chapter takes the reader beyond the personal story into a meditative introspection. Zen Buddhist insights open a space for self-reflection, clarification, and personal transformation. The timeless teachings of Zen are not only explained but translated into everyday life - as concrete impulses for integration into a conscious, powerful, and fulfilling life. Shaolin Mind is aimed at all those who wish to understand themselves better - and have the courage to follow their path with clarity and heart. With numerous photos and calligraphies.