Deepening Zen

From the Foreword, by Daishin Patrick VigilAround 2500 years ago a deeply troubled man sat down under a tree and vowed not to get up until he found the path to liberation. Through that realization, that man became known as the Buddha and his teachings have been passed down over the course of millennia.Mitra Bishop, Roshi has for over 50 years incorporated and practiced those deep teachings in every aspect of her life. She lives each moment in true freedom. Roshi has crafted her messages and teachings with an eye to modern Americans, ordinary people like you and me.... In examining and putting into practice her teachings, offered both in this book and in her first volume...you will nd a true path to ultimate liberation. As Roshi says, "You will become increasingly free, and there is no end to the depths of that freedom." This is her wonderful promise to each of us.ContentsForeword by Daishin Patrick VigilIntroduction by Jan Chozen BaysPreface1. Foundations of the Deepest Zen Practice2. When Anxiety Comes Up in Zen Practice3. The Challenge of Letting Go4. Escape Is Not a Solution5. Jump into the 86 Hells6. Zen Practice and Suppression of Feelings7. Unweaving the Tapestry, Exploring the Mind8. Benefits of Being Honed by Life and Zen Practice9. A Story of Transformation: ACES and Zen10. Struggle and Transformation in Spiritual Practice11. Luminous Transparency and the Rapids of Life12. Nirvana13. A Featureless Map of Zen Practice14. A Sufi Teaching Story15. Fruits of Advanced Zen Practice16. Post Sesshin Advice17. Sensing Your Way Deeper Without a GPSGlossaryGlossary of Kanji TranslationsRecommended ReadingAbout the Author