Journey Through Zen: Awakening and Transformation

This chapter delves into the speaker's transformative experience with Zen Buddhism, tracing their path from Jesuit teachings to encounters with Zen practice in Japan. They reflect on the challenges and breakthroughs associated with deep meditative states and the simplicity of Zen compared to traditional theological concepts. The narrative captures moments of personal crisis, affirmation, and profound realizations that highlight the complexities and joys of spiritual growth within a new framework of awareness.