Zen Story Review

[bluegargantua]

Hey,

So kellesparta lent me a coipy of Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, which is a book I've heard of, but never actually read myself.

So I read it.

It is, in brief, an extended Zen story. I like zen stories. A lot. Sadly, my monkey brain is very clever with zen stories and often willfully misses the point. However, the book did come along at an opportune time and remind me of a few important things, so on that note, I'm happy it came my way.

Recommended if you like zen stories.

later
Tom

Comments

[purly.livejournal.com]

It's been sitting on my bookshelf unread since college...

[bluepapercup]

Y'know, at the time I read it I was young and willful and dumb. I was really quite struck by the message (having not really had exposure to that kind of parable) but dismissed it as new-age pap.

Now that I'm older, I find my mine returning to scenes in the books, seeing it a different light.

I should go back and reread it. It might be a good time.

[da-popa.livejournal.com]

Wow, I forgot about that book. I think I have it buried in all my "heretical" angel/kabbalah/new-age books that I picked up 10-15 years ago.

Maybe I'll take a re-read, after I finish my newly acquired copy of The Wrestler's Cruel Study (thanks for the heads-up). =)

[msbutterpecan.livejournal.com]

I have The Sacred Journey Of The Peaceful Warrior, if you'd like to read that one, too.

[drwex]

Cool. I've wishlisted it. Thanks for the note.