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Emphasizing the transformative power of direct perception, the author explores how Zen culture encourages experiencing art and the world rather than merely analyzing them. This approach reveals the inherent beauty in everyday objects, allowing individuals to appreciate their surroundings more deeply. By applying Zen principles to daily life, one can cultivate a heightened awareness that shifts focus from material desire to a profound appreciation of beauty, ultimately expanding the doors of perception and enriching the experience of life.

Renowned for its comprehensive and insightful exploration, this book delves into the rich history and evolution of Zen Buddhism. It examines key figures, philosophical developments, and cultural influences that shaped Zen practices over the centuries. The narrative is both engaging and informative, making complex ideas accessible to readers. With a blend of scholarly research and compelling storytelling, it offers a profound understanding of Zen's impact on spirituality and culture.

Reviewers called it the best novel on India since Kipling. An immediate European bestseller, optioned by Indian/German producers who commissioned a six-hour mini-series, then Canadian producers with BBC. Based on real people (ca. 1620), THE MOGHUL begins in a rip-roaring sea battle north of Bombay in which the vastly out-gunned adventurer, Brian Hawksworth, ship's captain and emissary of King James, blows away a flotilla of Portuguese galleons to gain access to an Indian port. He's come to open trade for “barbaric” England and squeeze out the Portuguese, who try to kill him at every turn. But once on land, he’s captive: the beauty and romance of the exquisite Moghul Empire seduce him from his material goals to a new quest – of supreme sensuality in music, visions, and sacred lovemaking. India, ruled by the son of great Akbar, is about to pass to one of his sons. Hawksworth must choose sides, but will he choose right? The future of England, and of India, depend on it. Assailed by intrigue and assassination, tormented by a forbidden love, enthralled by a mystic poet, Hawksworth engages war elephants, tiger hunts, the harem of the Red Fort of Agra, the Rajput warriors at Udaipur, becomes intimate champion to Shah Jahan, (builder of the Taj Mahal), and, in his supreme test, plays the sitar with a touch that elicits from the great Shah – “Finally, my English friend – you understand.”