A calendar of inspiration, wisdom, a touch of enlightenment, and the courage to seek—also, to just sit. Featuring hundreds of quotes, koans, sutras, and parables, the Zen Calendar includes insights from spiritual leaders (the Dalai Lama), poets and artists (Georgia O’Keeffe), ancient masters (Lao-tzu), and the unexpected—George Saunders: “Stay open, forever, so open it hurts, and then open up some more.â€