Zen master Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi’s teachings facilitate a direct experience of Big Mind—the state of clarity and wisdom—and Big Heart—the state of compassion. His beautifully simple approach helps us circumvent mental busyness to rest in states that are completely natural, yet outside ordinary experience until they are recognized and encouraged. With Roshi’s guidance and through lively participatory exercises, we learn to shift to these mind-body states, shed our fears, and live more purposeful, joyful lives.