Institute of Zen Science

It takes 30,000 years to create a single ray of sunlight. A pinch of soil contains 1 billion living organisms. For virtually all of the earth’s existence?99.9994% of time?there were no human beings.

These simple reflections are also deeply profound, revealing how vast and awe-inspiring the natural world truly is. With more than 100 of the most surprising, thought-provoking facts about our planet, Zen Science leads readers towards mindfulness, wonder, and spiritual contemplation. This mind-opening volume is illustrated throughout with charming line illustrations that echo the wonder-filled text. Readers can take a break from the bustle of daily life with these remarkable scientific facts, consulting the book periodically for perfectly-sized pieces of inspiration and joy, or reading it straight through for a marvelous education.