"Barbara O’Brien’s wide-ranging account of Zen history is conveyed with a master storyteller’s ability to keep the forest from getting lost in a myriad of trees. Wearing her scholarship lightly, she blends just the right amount of skepticism about her hagiographic sources with a deep appreciation for the Dharma." — Barry Magid, author of
Nothing Is Hidden and
Ending the Pursuit of Happiness Order here!
Oh what a day so far. The darkness of the death of Elijah Cummings could block the dawn. His strength, wisdom, and moral fiber is much needed at this point in time, and all will stain us to carry on his burden. It cannot be done by one person alone but will be done by the inspired many.
A good and decent man. Rest in peace. Elijah
"We can do better than this!"
We have a few candidates but it may be hard to better then EC.
R.I.P., Sir.
R.I.P.