zen of the wild

if you like Buddhism and Zen and nature, this is your book....

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"Once, a young monk by the name of Kyosho approached Gensha, a Zen master. Kyosho wanted to study under him.
"I have come over here seeking the truth," Kyosho asked.
"Where can I start to get into Zen!"
The Zen master responded, "Can you hear the murmuring of the mountain stream!"
"Yes, Master. I can hear it."
"That is the entrance."

With any luck, the mountain stream is running through these pages. The aim is for you to hear it and, with better luck, bend down and take a sip. It tastes pretty fucking good.

But it is also not just the entrance to Zen. It is the entrance to a more complete way of living. To life. To finding a sense of peace that no one can take away. I have learned these lessons the hard way, but, as the saying goes, you need a rough stone to sharpen the sword."

--Zen of the Wild