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Summary: A little disappointing
Review: An interesting book for people who like to know more about how Zen came to America, the people who promoted Zen and anecdotes about them, but a disappointing book for those how are looking for a real Zen story collection that gives you something to "chew on". According to the title of the book I expected something different.
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Summary: two hands clapping
Review: One Bird, One Stone takes on three tasks. It provides an overview of the history of Zen in the United States. It introduces the reader to some of the more influential persons who contributed to the history of Zen in the United States. It offers a large number of anecdotes that together give the reader a feel for what Zen is in its North American incarnation. This is an easy book to read (or to listen to if you have the audio edition). It is not a cold and abstract exposition of Zen philosophy. Rather, it is warm. It is a sharing of stories about people the author knows and admires. While I approach meditation/contemplation from within the Christian tradition, it is not difficult to appreciate the compassion and grace to be found in Zen, as presented by this author. It is a good book and is worth reading.
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Summary: Has started my journey
Review: This CD has changed my outlook on zen. Especially it's place in the west. It goes from story to story of the Zen Monks that have taken the risk to teach to the west.
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