Hardcore Zen
@Awen_Eldorath (107)
United States
February 10, 2009 5:13pm CST
Has anyone else read "Hardcore Zen" by Brad Warner? I'm almost finished with it; I wasn't sure if it would be worthwhile, and he's definately said some things that stung a little, but upon reflection I can't seem to deny his reasoning. In short, I'm digging it so far! How about you?
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
11 Feb 09
I haven't read it myself, but I've listened to you read parts aloud, and of course share Brad's insights. I think what I find most fascinating is how it mirrors the book I'm reading currently "Dematerializing". I think that Brad offers that no none-sense approach to Zen, and I love the fact that his words go along with the old saying "Before enlightenment, carry water and chop wood. After enlightement, carry water and chop wood".
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@Awen_Eldorath (107)
• United States
16 Feb 09
Yeah, it was neat how our books seemed to parallel each other. :) I have to agree--the fact that Brad was brutally honest, even when it came to dismissing his own dream/vision as a distraction from the Here & Now.
