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Kosho Nchiyama

    Kosho Uchiyama was a Sōtō priest and origami master who served as abbot of Antai-ji near Kyoto. His prolific writings explored the depths of Zen Buddhist practice and the art of origami, offering readers profound philosophical insights. Uchiyama's work is characterized by its ability to connect spiritual discipline with everyday life, presented in an accessible and inspiring style. He uniquely bridged the realms of philosophical inquiry and artistic expression, providing a distinct perspective for his audience.

    The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo
    • 2014

      The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.3(207)Add rating

      Abandon your treasured delusions and hit the road with one of the most important Zen masters of twentieth-century Japan. Eschewing the entrapments of vanity, power, and money, "Homeless" Kodo Sawaki Roshi refused to accept a permanent position as a temple abbot, despite repeated offers. Instead, he lived a traveling, "homeless" life, going from temple to temple, student to student, teaching and instructing and never allowing himself to stray from his chosen path. He is responsible for making Soto Zen available to the common people outside of monasteries. His teachings are short, sharp, and powerful. Always clear, often funny, and sometimes uncomfortably close to home, they jolt us into awakening. Kosho Uchiyama expands and explains his teacher's wisdom with his commentary. Trained in Western philosophy, he draws parallels between Zen teachings and the Bible, Descartes, and Pascal. Shohaku Okumura has also added his own commentary, grounding his teachers' power and sagacity for the contemporary, Western practitioner. Experience the timeless, practical wisdom of three generations of Zen masters.

      The Zen Teaching of Homeless Kodo