24/7 Dharma: Impermanence, No-Self, Nirvana (Hardcover)

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" Pithy and precious observations on practice, mind, fear, and liberation." -- - Bernie Glassman, author of Bearing Witness: A Zen Master's Lessons in Making Peace

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There are three fundamental questions to Buddhist practice:

•Why do we suffer? •How can we free ourselves from fear and sorrow? •What does it take to live in harmony with others?

Dennis Genpo Merzel, among the highest ranking American Buddhists practicing today, addresses these fundamental questions in this dynamic, easily-accessible book, consisting of selected excerpts from Genpo Roshi's teachings over the past two decades. 24/7 Dharma brings to life the universal truths Buddha taught 25 centuries ago, evoking the immediate experience of Zen for the reader of today. 24/7 Dharma centers around the Three Dharma Seals, which are the principles of direct experience. These three truths, essential to Buddhism are: Impermanence, No-Self, and Nirvana. Genpo Roshi presents them in an accessible manner that translates to everyday stresses and modern life experiences.

24/7 Dharma is unlike any other "Zen" book available. Each page is a self-contained passage that can be approached at random for inspiration; find something that appeals directly to your spiritual quest, or read from beginning to end as a lucid evocation of Buddhist truths.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 170 pages
• Publisher: Journey Editions (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582900477
• ISBN-13: 978-1582900476
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,141,917 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but With Depth, March 25, 2007

By	James H. Thomas (Sulphur Springs, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good book that can be read straight through or savored slowly, perhaps daily. Previously I had read his The Eye Never Sleeps which is one of the books to have if you are looking for some meaning to your life. Simple but profound. 24/7 Dharma: Impermanence, No Self, Nirvana. Although I slightly preferred his Eye Never Sleeps, this little book is shorter and has many wonderful pearls of wisdom within. Wonderful and inspiring reading.