Off the Path (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780865341227)

The author says: "I began my Zen practice in the midst of a life crisis, under the guidance of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. When I asked that Zen Master what I should do about my life dilemmas, he responded, 'Do zazen. Life without zazen is like winding your clock without setting it. It runs perfectly well, but it doesn't tell time.' I have been following that advice for over four decades. I have turned to wild places for reassurance and adventure since I was a child. When I moved to Santa Fe in 1980 I found, in the Four Corners states, vast areas of mountain and desert wilderness where I could wander year-round, shedding the concerns of life in society and opening to the earth. These two fundamental streams of my life merge in my hikes and solo wilderness retreats. I hope in these photos and journals I can share some of the wonder and release I have found in this Buddhist wilderness practice."

Author: Sydney Musai Walter
ISBN-10: 0865341222
ISBN-13: 9780865341227
Publisher: Sunstone Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2014
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d