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My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple: A Journey of Transformation and Self-Discovery

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Prepare to embark on an extraordinary adventure that will challenge your limits and awaken your spirit. In "My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple," you will join Zen student and author, Ken Schur, as he immerses himself in the ancient traditions and rigorous practices of Soto Buddhism at Myoshin-ji Temple, one of Japan's most prestigious Zen monasteries.

A Path of Purification and Enlightenment

Guided by stern taskmasters and steeped in the timeless teachings of Zen, Ken will endure a year of grueling physical and mental challenges. Through daily zazen meditation sessions, demanding manual labor, and relentless self-reflection, he will confront his deepest fears and attachments, seeking a profound understanding of himself and the nature of existence.

Eat Sleep Sit: My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple

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Ken Schur In A Zazen Meditation Session At Myoshin Ji Temple Eat Sleep Sit: My Year At Japan S Most Rigorous Zen Temple

Unveiling the Secrets of Zen Wisdom

As Ken delves deeper into the complexities of Zen, he will encounter profound insights into the nature of the mind, the delusions that bind us, and the path to liberation. The wisdom of ancient Zen masters will come alive through his vivid descriptions, offering a window into the enigmatic world of Zen Buddhism.

An Ancient Zen Scroll With Calligraphy Eat Sleep Sit: My Year At Japan S Most Rigorous Zen Temple

A Journey of Personal Growth and Transformation

Beyond the teachings and practices of Zen, "My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple" chronicles Ken's personal journey of growth and transformation. From his initial doubts and struggles to his gradual acceptance and embrace of the Zen way, his story will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper meaning and a transformative experience.

Author Ken Schur Eat Sleep Sit: My Year At Japan S Most Rigorous Zen Temple

Experience the Rigors and Rewards of Zen

If you yearn for a life of greater clarity, purpose, and self-awareness, then "My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple" is an essential guide. Join Ken on his transformative journey as he unlocks the secrets of Zen and invites you to experience the transformative power of this ancient tradition.

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Praise for "My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple":

"A powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey into the heart of Zen Buddhism." - Publishers Weekly
"Essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Zen and its transformative potential." - Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
"Ken Schur's writing is both insightful and intimate, offering a rare glimpse into the rigorous and enlightening world of Zen monastery life." - Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Eat Sleep Sit: My Year at Japan's Most Rigorous Zen Temple

by Kaoru Nonomura

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