“When we are mired in the relative world, never lifting our gaze to the mystery, our life is stunted, incomplete; we are filled with yearning for that paradise that is lost when, as young children, we replace it with words and ideas and abstractions - such as merit, such as past, present, and future - our direct, spontaneous experience of the thing itself, in the beauty and precision of this present moment.”
Quote by Peter Matthiessen
Work
Nine-Headed Dragon River: Zen Journals 1969-1982
This book is a compilation of the author's spiritual musings and experiences, recorded during a significant period of his life. It offers a glimpse into the author's journey of self-discovery and enlightenment through the lens of Zen Buddhism. more
Author
Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen was an American novelist and naturalist, renowned for his works that seamlessly integrate fiction and non-fiction. His writing frequently delved into environmental themes and the human connection with nature. Born on May 22, 1927, he passed away on April 5, 2014. more
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