No Beginning, No End: The Intimate Heart of Zen

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Summary: Pithy and Wise
Review: This work is a wonder-filled accomplishment. Jakusho Kwong has succeeded in writing a book that not only does a masterful job in communicating the essence of Zen Buddhism - but he writes in such an arresting and accessible voice that readers on all paths will be able to relate and apply what they find here.

Kwong writes that "if you come to listen to a talk as if you are going to hear something great from somebody else, this is a big mistake." And yet I found that, in reading this book, truths buried deep within myself began to emerge. I have already applied stories and lessons learned from Kwong's work to my daily life - in the business world, with friends, and family. I feel as though this book has helped me access a place inside of myself that is calm, vibrantly alive, and simply feels true.

My grateful thanks to Jakusho Kwong for putting to paper words that have the transformative power to touch readers the world over.