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Bow First, Ask Questions Later: Ordination, Love, and Monastic Zen in Japan

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Bow First, Ask Questions Later: Ordination, Love, and Monastic Zen in Japan

What happens when aÂ free-spirited, modern American girl goes on a spiritual quest intoÂ structured, traditional Japanese Zen life?

Gesshin Claire Greenwood was a liberal, free-spirited American girl who found meaning and freedom in disciplined, traditional Japanese Zen life. However, she came to question not only contemporary American values but also traditional monastic ones.

This book is about becoming an adultâ€”about sexuality, religion, work, ethics, and individualityâ€”but it is also about being a human being trying to be happy. Questioning is a theme that runs throughout the book: how can I be happy? What is true? What is authentic? The reader is invited along a journey that is difficult, inspiring, sad, funny, and sincere.
Country USA
Brand Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer Wisdom Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781614293972
ReleaseDate 2018-05-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781614293972

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