This long awaited ambitious and profound collection of Seijaku's
teachings, delivers the wisdom of ages past and speaks to all of
our hearts no matter what one's religious or spiritual
affiliation may be.
Seijaku Roshi dismantles the
myths of western stereotypes of Zen, Buddhism, and Spirituality;
challenging us to realize that Authentic Spirituality is not the
spirituality of modern pop cultures pie-in-the-sky magical solutions, but rather
a inherent force of nature that enables one to deal with whatever life dishes
out.
"Seijaku Roshi is an absolutely unique man, spiritual
leader and friend. This book will become a very important part
of your life..."
- William R. Forstchen, Ph.D.
New York Times Best
Selling Author of Pearl Harbor and Days of Infamy
"When you don’t know who
you are, when you have accepted the criticisms of others, as well as their
social, religious, and political expectations as the sole authority of who
and what you are supposed to be, you learn early on not to trust yourself,
not to believe in yourself, and are left to rely on the authorities and
dreams of others. You look everywhere outside of yourself for validation,
approval, and any sense of power. This is not only a form of spiritual
immaturity, but also the ignorance that Buddha, also called Shakyamuni,
pointed to as the cause of suffering. I have never wanted to be anyone else
but me as far back as I can remember. I have always held my dream for myself
and the world to be as valid as and more necessary for me than anyone
else’s."
- Seijaku Roshi
"For anyone interested in
a spiritual practice this book is a clearly elucidated and succinct
introduction. It contains incisive insights into the nature of authentic
spirituality and enlightenment."
- Nora Dellacroce, Ph. D.
Reiki Master
"Seijaku roshi as a
spiritual teacher, is profound in his ability to reach into your heart and
inspire presence in this moment. He brings clarity to the practical usage
of Zen so that we may simply live."
- Shawn Althauser, CBET
Barbara Brennan School of Healing
"Seijaku Roshi has the
innate ability to speak directly to a person’s heart. Each word is deliberate. I
have had the privilege of being with many spiritual leaders, Seijaku has a
unique style because he is grounded and precise so that a person can transform
themselves using the information he presents. He is also a combination of a real
human being with a tremendous sense of humor and self.”
- Laura F. Jacobs,
President Jacobs Management Company, Inc.