24/7 Dharma

by Merzel, Dennis Genpo

• ISBN13: 9781582900476
• ISBN10: 1582900477
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Journey Editions

Summary

There are three fundamental questions to Buddhist practice:
-- Why do we suffer?
-- How can we free ourselves from fear and sorrow?
-- What does it take to live in harmony with others?

Dennis Genpo Merzel, among the highest ranking American Buddhists practicing today, addresses these fundamental questions in this dynamic, easily-accessible book, consisting of selected excerpts from Genpo Roshi's teachings over the past two decades. 24/7 Dharma brings to life the universal truths Buddha taught 25 centuries ago, evoking the immediate experience of Zen for the reader of today.

24/7 Dharma centers around the Three Dharma Seals, which are the principles of direct experience. These three truths, essential to Buddhism are: Impermanence, No-Self, and Nirvana. Genpo Roshi presents them in an accessible manner that translates to everyday stresses and modern life experiences.

24/7 Dharma is unlike any other "Zen" book available. Each page is a self-contained passage that can be approached at random for inspiration; find something that appeals directly to y

Table of Contents

A Letter from the Author	ix
Editor's Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
Suffering	1	(16)
Impermanence	17	(16)
No-Self	33	(70)
You Are Not What You Think	35	(12)
So Just Let It Go	47	(20)
Experience No-Self	67	(12)
Admit You Are Buddha	79	(10)
Dwell in the Unborn Mind	89	(14)
Nirvana	103	(18)
Compassion	121