A funny, poignant, and illuminating masterclass on Zen philosophy and practice from a beloved teacher.
Zen Bridge collects Dharma talks given by the Zen master Keido Fukushima Roshi. Fukushima Roshi's anecdotes on his own training are humble, hilarious, and full of wisdom. His reflections on classical teachings intermingle with personal stories, allowing them to be accessible to all readers while at the same time transcendent. The power and authenticity of this true Zen master shines through in his words.
This book includes black and white illustrations of basic sitting and hand posture for meditation as well as selections of Fukushima Roshi's calligraphy.
“Delightful! Keido Fukushima is a wonderful Japanese Zen Master, full of humor, short and tall tales, and easygoing words that evoke deep truths. Grace and Peter Schireson, Zen Masters in their own right, have managed to find just the right English voice to convey the spirit of this salty old Zen man. Their affection for him shines through in every word. You will cross Zen Bridge with pleasure.”
“A treasure to the world. Each spare talk in Fukushima Roshi’s simple, lucid English is like a shaving planed from a block of flawless Cedar—aromatic, deeply grained, and luminous. I leave it feeling as if I’ve spent a great night with a new friend—a great Zen teacher. Don’t miss this book. Don’t miss this man.”
“A terrific book for those wishing to immerse themselves in the world of Rinzai Zen. These lectures offer engaging exposition of numerous traditional koans and stories. Rather than a ‘finger pointing to the moon,’ Fukushima Roshi’s talks provide a sturdy bridge to the awakened world of the far shore, where you are you, just as you are.”
“The voice of wisdom for all time is present in this subtle and remarkable book of teachings by Fukushima Roshi.”
