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Mentioned in 8 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.
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.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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