Aki Yama

I have always been passionate about stories and the Zen spirit. In today's frenetic and chaotic world, sometimes it feels like a release to pause for a moment and read some relaxing stories, but also with content or insights that invite reflection. Appreciating the simple things in life is something that often easily eludes us but can be regained through entertaining yet profound narratives. I wrote the book "60 Timeless Zen Stories" as my first one, hoping to capture some stories in the spirit and atmosphere of Zen. I have carefully explored among the many Zen stories, those that have seemed most meaningful to me, sometimes even unconventional. I particularly enjoyed those with intriguing riddles or enigmas, and those with unexpected conclusions.