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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Simple profound truths!,
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This review is from: Open Mouth Already a Mistake (Paperback)
Without going into much detail I can only say that this is a profoundly grounded book on Zen and how practice can inform and help you find your center in the craziness of everyday life. The stories and anecdotes are poignant and personally relevant, even those from two thousand years ago. As a Zen "sitter" and psychotherapist I can attest that this man has experienced something that I would like to partake in. His ordinary truths and practical examples are most helpful for those of us who are also practicing "in the busy marketplace" of life. But I have errored by writing too much already, as the title explains, "Open Mouth, Already a Mistake". Try reading this one. I am not an authority, but it really spoke to something truly profound which is my understanding of the Buddha's central message, "Vow to save all beings from suffering" (including yourself). Yours in the dharma, Just an ordinary guy:).
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Skillful means,
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This review is from: Open Mouth Already a Mistake (Paperback)
Wu Kwang is a versatile teacher, not afraid to be scholarly, not afraid to be eloquent, not afraid to be blunt. He uses classic Buddhist and Zen stories when necessary, in addition to contemporary teachings when necessary. Exemplifying the Buddhist teaching ideal of "skillful means," Zen Master Wu Kwang brings both a wide-reaching wealth of knowledge and a strong foundation of practice to his teaching, both of which are evident in this book. It's a good read besides.
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Simple profound truths!!,
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This review is from: Open Mouth Already a Mistake (Paperback)
Without going into much detail I can only say that this is a profoundly grounded book on Zen and how practice can inform and help you find your center in the craziness of everyday life. The stories and anecdotes are poignant and personally relevant, even those from two thousand years ago. As a Zen "sitter" and psychotherapist I can attest that this man has experienced something that I would like to partake in. His ordinary truths and practical examples are most helpful for those of us who are also practicing "in the busy marketplace" of life. But I have errored by writing too much already, as the title explains, "Open Mouth, Already a Mistake". Try reading this one. I am not an authority, but it really spoke to something truly profound which is my understanding of the Buddha's central message, "Vow to save all beings from suffering" (including yourself). Yours in the dharma, Just an ordinary guy:).
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Sitting under the bodhi tree, mind calm as the vast ocean without waves, attains samadhi. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Zen Master, Baek Jang, Kyong Ho Sunim, Lin Chi, Kwan Seum Bosal, Nam Cheon, Man Gong Sunim, Cho Sahn, Hyang Bong, Cheong Sae, Heart Sutra, Dong Sahn, Soel Bong, Hwang Beok, Back Jang, National Teacher, Sixth Patriarch, Layman P'ang, Lotus Sutra, Korean Zen, Open Mouth-Already, Layman Fang, Tae Mae, Suzuki Roshi, Duk Sahn New!
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Sitting under the bodhi tree, mind calm as the vast ocean without waves, attains samadhi. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wooden chicken crow, dharma speech, dharma energy, best vintage wine, hitting the table, profound enlightenment, wet your lips, wooden chickens, asses cross, awakened nature, compassionate activity, mind fades, bodhi svaha, everyday mind, contrived efforts, correct medicine, head monk Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Zen Master, Baek Jang, Kyong Ho Sunim, Lin Chi, Kwan Seum Bosal, Nam Cheon, Man Gong Sunim, Cho Sahn, Hyang Bong, Cheong Sae, Heart Sutra, Dong Sahn, Soel Bong, Hwang Beok, Back Jang, National Teacher, Sixth Patriarch, Layman P'ang, Lotus Sutra, Korean Zen, Open Mouth-Already, Layman Fang, Tae Mae, Suzuki Roshi, Duk Sahn New!
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