<p>Trading is a stressful occupation, with mental and emotional traps on every side. Our instincts drive us to self-destruction: holding plummeting stocks in the hope of a sudden recovery, or obsessing over the minute-to-minute movements of our holdings.<br><br>What if there were a trader who knew how to avoid these traps, and could teach us to trade from a place of inner calm and peace of mind?<br><br>Peter Castle has been a successful trader in financial markets for almost 30 years. He also happens to be a Zen monk. Peter¿s unique perspective gives him unrivalled insight into how the wisdom of Zen can empower us to master our minds, and so achieve success in the markets.<br><br>Many guides to using Zen avoid clear prescriptions and rely instead on cryptic quotes. In <i>The Zen Trader</i>, Peter demystifies both trading and Zen, using decades of experience, sharing dozens of real-life examples, and explaining clearly the systems that enable mastery of both disciplines.<br><br>He teach