The Cat Who Taught Zen

 
　　「我學到了一件事，那就是我們渴望之事，很少是我們需要的，而我們真正需要的，幾乎從來不是我們渴望的。」
 
　　在一個很遙遠很遙遠的城市裡，有一隻老貓，牠總認為自己聰明絕頂。直到有一天，牠聽說在某棵古老的松樹下，能夠找到無窮無盡的大智慧，於是牠決定踏上旅途，進入森林，尋找那顆古老的松樹。一路上牠遇到許多新朋友們，有野兔、喜鵲、小狼、猴子……以及一隻充滿活力的小貓。老貓會分享怎麼樣的智慧給這些新朋友呢？又或是牠會從這些動物們的身上，學到什麼新的道理？
 
　　James Norbury用他一貫療癒、充滿禪意的畫風，引領讀者進入一個充滿智慧的故事。(文/博客來編譯)

From the author and illustrator of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon comes a beautifully illustrated exploration into the journeys we take for self-discovery and the connections we make along the way. In a distant city, an old cat considers himself as wise as can be, until he hears of an ancient pine far away, under the boughs of which infinite wisdom can be found. Thus, the Cat embarks on a journey deep into the forest to search for the tree. Along the way, he meets new friends--the Hare, the Magpie, the Wolf Cub, the Monkey, the Tortoise, and the Tiger--and comes across the energetic young Kitten. What wisdom does the Cat have to impart to his friends, and, perhaps more importantly, what does he still have to learn? Inspired by Zen koans, with stunning illustrations and a gentle voice, The Cat Who Taught Zen has wisdom to offer all readers.