“The prospect of future lives in remote heavens as a compensation for the inadequacy of our present lives is a bad tradeoff for losing out on the present.”
Quote by Francis Harold Cook
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How to Raise an Ox: Zen Practice as Taught in Zen Master Dogen's Shobogenzo, Including Ten Newly Translated Essays
How to Raise an Ox is a comprehensive guide to Zen practice, drawing from the teachings of Zen Master Dogen as presented in his seminal work, the Shobogenzo. The book delves into the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism, offering insights into the spiritual journey. It features ten newly translated essays that further illuminate the concepts and techniques of Zen practice. more
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