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Nothing Holy about It : The Zen of Being Just Who You Are

by Norman Fischer, Tim Burkett
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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.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Nothing Holy about It : The Zen of Being Just Who You Are

by Norman Fischer, Tim Burkett
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ISBN: 9781611801941
Authors: Norman Fischer, Tim Burkett
Publisher: Shambhala
Date of Publication: 2015-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Religion, Personal Development
Related Topics: Spirituality, Buddhism, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.35
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Description

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.
 

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.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.