O výjimečném daru Shunrya Suzukiho zprostředkovat tradiční zenové učení pomocí běžně používaného jazyka není pochyb. V této knize ožívá v příhodách, které o něm vyprávějí jeho žáci. Tato živá setkání se zenem jsou naléhavá, bezprostřední, vtipná, paradoxní a poučná. Souzní se skutečným životem, a proto jsou velmi působivá. Ukazují nám, že možnost dosáhnout osvícení existuje právě tady, právě teď, v tomto jedinečném okamžiku.
Liverpool, 1863: Newly arrived in England, wealthy liberals enlist Trinity, an escaped slave girl, in their campaign to abolish slavery and support Abraham Lincoln's Union. Jubal, a high-ranking Confederate officer, has arrived to find supporters and raise funds for the opposing side. When Trinity discovers a high-stakes conspiracy to win the war for the South, she must risk everything to stop it - including her new-found freedom. But who will believe a runaway slave? And who can she really trust?
Shunryu Suzuki is known to countless readers as the author of the modern spiritual classic Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. This most influential teacher comes vividly to life in Crooked Cucumber, the first full biography of any Zen master to be published in the West. To make up his intimate and engrossing narrative, David Chadwick draws on Suzuki's own words and the memories of his students, friends, and family. Interspersed with previously unpublished passages from Suzuki's talks, Crooked Cucumber evokes a down-to-earth life of the spirit. Along with Suzuki we can find a way to "practice with mountains, trees, and stones and to find ourselves in this big world."
“We say, to shine one corner of the world–that is enough. Not the whole world. Just make it clear where you are.”Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for bringing to life traditional Zen teaching in ordinary language is known to countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind . But what was it like to practice Zen with Suzuki Roshi? How did he actually teach? To Shine One Corner of the World illuminates these questions by presenting quintessential stories and moments with this profound teacher. Here are encounters, told in the words of his students, which have remained vivid after thirty years. In reading these simple, eloquent accounts, you can join Suzuki Roshi on the path, in the meditation hall, in lectures, and in private interviews and meet his fresh, piercing, often humorous mind. These often paradoxical moments do not translate into easy prescriptions for happiness or spiritual advancement, and yet they changed lives. Considered carefully, they point to the light that shines from each of us.
Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for conveying traditional Zen teachings using ordinary language is well known to the countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. In Zen Is Right Here, his teachings are brought to life powerfully and directly through stories told about him by his students. These living encounters with Zen are poignant, direct, humorous, paradoxical, and enlightening; and their setting in real-life contexts makes them wonderfully accessible. Like the Buddha himself, Suzuki Roshi gave profound teachings that were skilfully expressed for each moment, person, and situation he encountered. He emphasized that while the ungraspable essence of Buddhism is constant, the expression of that essence is always changing. Each of the stories presented here is an example of this versatile and timeless quality, showing that the potential for attaining enlightenment exists right here, right now, in this very moment.
This is the first full-colour atlas ever published on epilepsy, the most common and chronic disorder of the central nervous system. It contains some 200 illustrations of electroencephalograms, CT and MRI scans, and histology slides. The six main sections cover definitions and basic mechanisms, epidemiology, diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, and management. The illustrations show how the epidemiology, natural history, and prognosis of the epilepsies can be depicted simply and effectively in graphic form. They also show how computerized tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging are used in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy; how better drugs have improved epilepsy treatment dramatically; and how the surgical ablation of epileptic foci has demonstrated vividly the marked neuropathological heterogeneity of the epilepsies.
The book features a series of thirty-five soft color illustrations by Andrew Atkeison, inspired by the novel To Find the Girl from Perth. Unlike his typical canvas work, Atkeison employs digital techniques to create these unique visuals, which are complemented by quotes from the story. The blend of modern artistry and literary elements enriches the reading experience, offering a fresh perspective on the narrative.
Set against the backdrop of Western Australia, Chadwick embarks on an unexpected adventure after visiting a friend. Initially seeking warmth and exploration, he finds himself drawn into a bizarre treasure hunt to save a girl in peril. Alongside a diverse cast of characters, including musicians and gangsters, the journey unfolds with humor and intrigue as they navigate the challenges of their quest. This caper promises a blend of camaraderie and unexpected twists as they race against time to find the girl from Perth.
This novelty book creatively explores the concept of uncreative writing by utilizing only the word "the." Through its repetitive use, it challenges traditional notions of literature and invites readers to contemplate the significance of language and meaning. The hidden message within the simplicity of the text adds an intriguing layer, prompting reflection on the nature of writing itself.
A fast paced and immersive crime novel that powerfully evokes America during the tumultuous Vietnam War era.