The Razorblade of Zen

An introduction to Zen meditation as a plain and simple approach to finding sanctuary and self-examination amid the hectic pace of everyday life.

The Razorblade of Zen introduces Zen Buddhism and its unique meditation as a nonmystical, plain and simple, physical approach to finding sanctuary and self-examination amid the hectic pace of everyday life that people face.

Many people still harbor misconceptions about Zen despite the mainstreaming of meditation and the dissemination of Zen publishing. This book clarifies the real Zen and defines its place in our culture as simply and directly as possible, placing the practice of Zen where it belongs in todays cultural and ideological context: occupying the middle ground between extremes of rationalist science and theistic religion.

From this perspective, living with Zen becomes possible without compromising the demands of living in the world today.[AuthorName]By Michael Elliston[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]A creative designer-thinker, fine artist, and teacher, Michael Elliston is aging in space-time. Founder and guiding teacher of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and the Silent Thunder Order, his career at the intersection of creativity and Zen uniquely qualifies him to bring this new message of household Zen to America, which sorely needs it. Visit www.ASZC.com or www.STORDER.org. Michael lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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