Nothing Holy about It : The Zen of Being Just Who You Are
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Embrace your true self: Zen made simple.
This book is a must-read for those who seek to understand the essence of Zen and how it applies to our everyday lives. Burkett's personal experiences and teachings of his own master, Shunyru Suzuki, offer a practical and accessible guide to Buddhism. The book's unique feature is its focus on "non-holiness" and the concept of Buddha nature, making it a refreshing read for those tired of traditional religious teachings.
Nothing Holy about It : The Zen of Being Just Who You Are
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ISBN: 9781611801941
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $33.81
Publisher: Shambhala
Date of Publication: 2015-04-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.35
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When Bodhidharma, the legendary first ancestor of Zen, was asked about the main principle of his holy teaching, he’s said to have replied: “A vast emptiness—with nothing holy about it!” A millennium-and-a-half later, Tim Burkett finds that the answer still applies: you don’t need to go looking for something holy—buddha nature is right here in front of you. The concise summary of Zen teaching he presents in this book is expressed precisely in terms of what he found right in front of him: beginning with the delightful non-holiness he experienced in the presence of his original teacher, Shunyru Suzuki, and continuing through a lifetime of further teaching experiences.
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