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If You'Re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break: Field Notes from a Zen Life
Author(s): James Ishmael Ford (Author)
- Publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S.
- Publication Date: 11 Oct. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 200 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781614290391
- ISBN-13: 9781614290391
Book Description
What’s more, If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break breathes new life into the Buddhist ideas of karma and rebirth – as well as the Buddhist precepts of ethical action – and finds for them kinship in other spiritual endeavors. Even the most cynical of hearts will find resonance in Ford’s compassionate presentation of basic human truths.
Editorial Reviews
Review
A must-read addition to the growing literature on ‘Western Zen’–with an engaging clarity and informed easy-going sophistication.–Zoketsu Norman Fischer, author of Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer’s Odyssey to Navigate Life’s Perils and Pitfalls “Publishers Weekly”
A wonderful blend of story, advice, perspective, history, and instruction.–Sumi Loundon, author of Blue Jean Buddha “Publishers Weekly”
An example of engaged, moving, eye-opening and contemporary Zen, lived deeply in the world.–SweepingZen.com
Engaging, humorous, deep without being dry. I recommend it to Buddhists and also non-Buddhists.–OpenBuddha.com “Publishers Weekly”
Finally, a book that reveals to every seeker that the religious and spiritual paths can be one and the same! No one who is on a search for wholeness and meaning will be unaffected by these life-changing reflections of James Ishmael Ford.–Lee Barker, president, Meadville Lombard Theological School
Informative…down-to-earth…practical.–Lee Barker, president, Meadville Lombard Theological School “Publishers Weekly”
James Ford shows us how take the initiative and to be ready to be surprised by joy, freedom, and the whole mess. A valuable companion filled with encouragement for beginners and experienced meditators alike.–Diane Eshin Rizzetto, author of Waking Up to What You Do “Publishers Weekly”
James Ford’s Field Notes covers the spiritual turf from beginner to Zen master with honesty, clarity and beauty. We love seeing our UU minister and Zen master plotting murder while checking out of the supermarket, as much as we love his probing the depths of Zen wisdom. A book that sparkles with the complexities of humanity, ethical wisdom, and love–and also offers clear instructions for beginning a Zen practice.–Grace Schireson, author of Zen Women “Publishers Weekly”
About the Author
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