Finding Zen in the Ordinary is an accessible, wise and winsome invitation to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism, enriched with signposts for further exploration. Insightful, thought-provoking and delightful.

— The Rev. Caroline M. Stacey, Rector, Church of St. Luke in the Fields, New York City edit

"Finding Zen in the Ordinary is a rare encounter with the fruits of deep reflection and spiritual inquiry. In the immediacy, tenderness, and wisdom of his Zen stories and poems, Chris Keevil has captured the surprises, rewards, and challenges of a life committed to “just being with what is.” This book is a wonderfully fresh and clear-eyed sharing of life on and off the cushion, a companion for beginners and old practitioners alike."

— Robyn Brentano, former Executive Director of The Tibet Fund and the Garrison Institute

"It is easy to say, "live in the moment." But what does this really mean? The beauty and the power of Christopher Keevil’s Finding Zen in the Ordinary is its ability to awaken in a reader the felt immediacy of what it is like to be fully present to the world, to ourselves, and to others. This deeply honest sharing by a seeker both passionate and humble will enrich the personal paths—both spiritual and worldly—of other seekers, as it has mine."

— David I. Rome, author of Your Body Knows the Answer: Using Your Felt Sense to Solve Problems, Effect Change, and Liberate Creativity (Shambhala)

"Author Christopher Keevil likens his book to an arbor of spiritual inquiry where forty-eight koan-like stories and moments of insight and enlightenment lie on its branches. He offers this arbor not as a guide but more as an inspiration for our own spiritual inquiry and longings. He's a wonderful companion to have at your side."

— Sharon Salzberg, bestselling author of Lovingkindness (Shambhala) and Real Happiness (Workman Publishing)

“I finally had the time to really read your book, on a long plane ride, returning from two weeks of mostly intense work. I began agitated. I ended reminded of my aspiration for enlightenment. Thank you for your willingness to expose yourself so deeply, and show the path not from the beginning or the end, but from the middle.

In Finding Zen in the Ordinary, Christopher Keevil reveals glimpses of the extraordinary that is the ordinary nature of the world, if our minds were just quiet enough to see it. With deeply honest reflections, koans and stories, he gives life to the three kayas: the plane of possibility; deep appreciation; and acting with wholeness with a voice that is uniquely his, revealing worlds within worlds."

— Jonathan F.P. Rose Author The Well Tempered City, What Modern Science, Ancient Civilizations and Human Nature Teach Us About The Future of Urban Life (HarperOne), Co- Founder, The Garrison Institute, Founder, Jonathan Rose Companies."