Single White Monk: Tales of Death, Failure, and Bad Sex

Single White Monk: Tales of Death, Failure, and Bad Sex (Although Not Necessarily in That Order)

Think the life of a Zen monk is all serenity, peace, and austerity? Think again. Here, Shozan Jack Haubner gives an often-hilarious, always-candid account of what itâ€™s really like behind those monastery walls. Haubnerâ€™s adventures include memories of his dysfunctional Midwestern family that drove him ultimately to declare, â€œI think I should be a monk!â€ to a madcap account of the night he got stoned and snuck out of the monastery, alongside more sobering accounts such as his life-threatening brush with illness, the profound impact of a dear friendâ€™s death, and reflections on the controversy that rocked his Zen community. That he finds timeless wisdom in both the tragic and the absurd is a tribute to Haubner's gifts as a writer and humorist, and to his clear insights into the nature of self and what the practice of Zen is all about.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781611803631
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2017-10-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611803631

Single White Monk: Tales of Death, Failure, and Bad Sex (Although Not Necessarily in That Order)