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- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780861713936
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
ISBN-10
0861713931
ISBN-13
9780861713936
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30212143
Product Key Features
Book Title
Novice to Master : an Ongoing Lesson in the Extent of My Own Stupidity
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Religious, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen)
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Religion, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
6.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-000200
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
A spiritual autobiography by an accomplished master of Zen, and also a compelling story of coming of age in post-war Japan. One can't help but be drawn to the genuine tone of Morinaga's voice and his sense of humor."— Shambhala Sun Marvelous and a complete inspiration! I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. Just eat it up like chocolate!"—Joan Halifax, Ph.D, Head Teacher, Upaya Zen Center This wise and warm book should be read by all."—Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead The volume has a soft poignancy and a certain presence within a tale well-told."— Publishers Weekly, A spiritual autobiography by an accomplished master of Zen, and also a compelling story of coming of age in post-war Japan. One can't help but be drawn to the genuine tone of Morinaga's voice and his sense of humor., "A spiritual autobiography by an accomplished master of Zen, and also a compelling story of coming of age in post-war Japan. One can't help but be drawn to the genuine tone of Morinaga's voice and his sense of humor."-- Shambhala Sun "Marvelous and a complete inspiration! I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. Just eat it up like chocolate!"--Joan Halifax, Ph.D, Head Teacher, Upaya Zen Center "This wise and warm book should be read by all."--Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead "The volume has a soft poignancy and a certain presence within a tale well-told."-- Publishers Weekly, Marvelous and a complete inspiration! I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. Just eat it up like chocolate!
Dewey Decimal
294.3/444
Synopsis
Everybody loves Novice to Master As you'll see in the glowing endorsements and reviews included below, this modern spiritual classic has been embraced by readers of all types. In his singularly humorous and biitingly direct way, Zen abbot Soko Morinaga tells the story of his rigorous training at a Japanese Zen temple, his spiritual growth and his interactions with his students and others. Morinaga's voice is uniquely tuned to the truth of the condition of the human mind and spirit and his reflections and interpretations are unvarnished and succinct. His great gift is the ability to lift the spirit of the reader all the while exposing the humility and weakness in the lives of people, none more so than his own. Read on to see what everyone from Publishers Weekly to well-known Buddhist figures and even New York Times bestselling author Anthony Swofford have to say about this one of a kind book, Everybody loves Novice to Master ! As you'll see in the glowing endorsements and reviews included below, this modern spiritual classic has been embraced by readers of all types. In his singularly humorous and biitingly direct way, Zen abbot Soko Morinaga tells the story of his rigorous training at a Japanese Zen temple, his spiritual growth and his interactions with his students and others. Morinaga's voice is uniquely tuned to the truth of the condition of the human mind and spirit and his reflections and interpretations are unvarnished and succinct. His great gift is the ability to lift the spirit of the reader all the while exposing the humility and weakness in the lives of people, none more so than his own. Read on to see what everyone from Publishers Weekly to well-known Buddhist figures and even New York Times bestselling author Anthony Swofford have to say about this one of a kind book!, As can be seen in its glowing endorsements and reviews -- from Publishers Weekly to well-known Buddhist figures -- this modern spiritual classic has been embraced by readers of all types. In his singularly humorous and bitingly direct way, Zen abbot Soko Morinaga tells the story of his rigorous training at a Japanese Zen temple, his spiritual growth, and his interactions with his students and others. Morinaga's voice is uniquely tuned to the truth of the condition of the human mind and spirit and his reflections and interpretations are unvarnished and succinct. His great gift is the ability to lift the spirit of the reader while exposing the humility and weakness in the lives of people, none more so than his own.
LC Classification Number
BQ9288.M67 2004
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