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Mentioned in 10 episodes

One Blade of Grass

Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir

Book • 2019

One Blade of Grass is an autobiographical journey of Henry Shukman from his troubled childhood to becoming a healing teacher.

The book describes how Zen practice transformed his life, making him calmer and kinder.

It demystifies Zen training by casting its profound insights in simple, lucid language and takes the reader on a personal journey into the hidden treasures of life revealed through contemplative practice.

The memoir is marked by humorous and moving sections, poetic lyricism, and the author's ability to articulate both inner and outer experiences with precision and nuance.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Henry Shukman

, describing his own awakening experience.

The Path to Awakening: Meditation, Zen, and Becoming a Person of No Rank (#73)

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of a Zen memoir, gifted to him by Kevin Rose.

#560: Zen Master Henry Shukman — 20 Minutes of Calm, Plus the Strange and Powerful World of Koans

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author's latest book, a Zen memoir gifted by Kevin Rose.

#531: Henry Shukman — Zen, Tools for Awakening, Ayahuasca vs. Meditation, Intro to Koans, and Using Wounds as the Doorway

Mentioned by

Kevin Rose

as a fantastic book he's been listening to.

Henry Shukman, Associate Master of Sanbo Zen, The Mysterious/Unsolvable Zen Koans (#41)

Mentioned by

Henry Shukman

as a narrative memoir, contrasting it with his book 'Original Love'.

Ep. 271 – Henry Shukman

Mentioned by

Carl Richards

as a beautiful memoir that tells the story of Speedy, a man who lived with almost nothing and found exceptional freedom.

The Zen Of Enough with Henry Shukman

Mentioned as a long poem by a great American poet about the glory of God.

Mentioned by the speaker as a book where Henry Shookman described working through the Koan curriculum with him.

Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 63 - An Interview with Ruben Habito Roshi (The Zen Lamp Series)

Recommended by

Eric Zimmer

as a beautiful and insightful Zen memoir.

How to Find and Follow a Healing Path with Henry Shukman

Mentioned by

Henry Shukman

as his first book, written when he was 19 years old.

Henry Shukman, Lessons from an Authentic Zen Master (#51)

Mentioned by

Tom Foxley

as

Henry Shukman

's most recent books.

S4E15: How To Meditate w/ Henry Shukman (The 4 Zones of Meditation)

Mentioned by

Kevin Rose

in the context of his recent podcast.

#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

as a beautifully written book.

Henry Shukman on Paths of Spiritual Awakening

Mentioned by

John Price

when introducing

Henry Shukman

, referring to it as a Zen memoir.

116: Henry Shukman: Zen Teacher, Poet, Author of "Original Love"

Mentioned by

James Cooke

as the author of the books discussed in the podcast.

Zen & Awakening with Henry Shukman | Living Mirrors #142

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