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Bow First, Ask Questions Later: Ordination, Love, and Monastic Zen in Japan
Bow First Ask Questions Later Ordination Love and Monastic Zen in Japan Author:Gesshin Claire Greenwood What happens when a free-spirited, modern American girl goes on a spiritual quest into structured, traditional Japanese Zen life? — Gesshin Claire Greenwood was a liberal, free-spirited American girl who found meaning and freedom in disciplined, traditional Japanese Zen life. However, she came to question not only contemporary American values but... more » also traditional monastic ones.
This book is about becoming an adult?about sexuality, religion, work, ethics, and individuality?but it is also about being a human being trying to be happy. Questioning is a theme that runs throughout the book: how can I be happy? What is true? What is authentic? The reader is invited along a journey that is difficult, inspiring, sad, funny, and sincere.« less