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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
Through explorations of the three pillars of Zen--teaching, practice, and enlightenment--Roshi Philip Kapleau presents a comprehensive overview of the history and discipline of Zen Buddhism. An established classic, this 35th anniversary edition features new illustrations and photographs, as well as a new afterword by Sensei Bodhin Kjolhede, who has succeeded Philip Kapleau as spiritual director of the Rochester Zen Center, one of the oldest and most influential Zen centers in the United States.
You won't become the real you unless you face up to what you've
avoided most. Once you allow yourself to be who you are, the change
will come. Kodo Nishimura, international make-up artist and
Buddhist monk, rose to stardom after appearing in the Queer Eye:
We're In Japan! special that aired to massive viewership on
Netflix. His wide smile, however, hid a painful past. The book
starts with Kodo's childhood in Japan, playing dress up as Little
Mermaid, and his lonely adolescence when, although born into a
family of priests, all he wanted to do was wear pretty dresses and
become a princess. Growing up an outsider in a society that
celebrates uniformity, Kodo's time in New York at the Parsons
School of Design and his work as a leading make-up artist finally
brought him to embrace his own uniqueness. The book is full of
practical tips for positive thinking and insights into the
philosophical approach to life Kodo has crafted as a Buddhist monk.
Detailing his journey to self- love, the book provides a gentle,
loving, and encouraging voice for all those who dare to be
different. This is the English translation of Seisei Dodo,
published in Japan in 2020 by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo.
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