The Laughing Buddha of Tofukuji: The Life of Zen Master Keido Fukushima

by Ishwar C. Harris, Jeff Shore (Foreword by)

Overview

Harris' book serves as a fresh introduction to Zen for Western readers which never fails to convey the radiant spirit of one of the most remarkable spiritual masters of our time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780941532624
Publisher:	World Wisdom
Publication date:	09/21/2004
Series:	Spiritual Masters Series
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.48(h) x 0.57(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

Zen mind. Many Westerners have a vague concept of what it means. Relatively few, however, will have the opportunity to meet an authentic Zen master in order to experience such a living exemplar of Zen Buddhist life. In this concise and accessible volume, Harris (Ghandians in Contemporary India) presents a rare look into the life and teachings of Roshi Keido Fukushima, Rinzai Zen master of Hofukuji monastery and accomplished Chinese calligrapher. Biographical details of his life form an effective background for a living demonstration and elaboration of Zen ideals: nonattachment, the precepts of mu (the state of non-ego), and focusing attention in the present. Ultimately, the book specifically aims to demystify and "personify" the concepts of Zen for Western audiences (indeed, one of the Master's primary aims) and achieves this objective admirably. The book ends with an appendix of brief tributes and impressions from colleagues. Recommended for public libraries, specifically as an addition to Eastern religion collections.-Dina Komuves, Collingswood, NJ Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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