In Memory of My Teacher, Gudo Wafu Nishijima Roshi ( & re-issue of his book )

[Byrne]

I really enjoyed this book. I understand what you're saying Jundo about your teacher's awkwardness in certain areas. But to me, it came across as a sincerity in him to further the dialogue of Buddhism. He came across as a very real and genuine person with a real passion for Buddhist teaching and a deep commitment to help spread it honestly. It made me very grateful to have found this Sangha. I think y'all really have something special.

Gassho

Sat Today

[Jundo]

... But to me, it came across as a sincerity in him to further the dialogue of Buddhism. He came across as a very real and genuine person with a real passion for Buddhist teaching and a deep commitment to help spread it honestly.

That is exactly who he is.

[Banto]

Would it be beneficial to read "To Meet the Real Dragon" prior to this one? Unfortunately I'm not seeing it(the former) on Amazon.

[Update] I do see it (Dragon) in paperback. Interesting when on the "A Heart to Heart Chat on Buddhism" book, if you click Gudo Nishijima, it's the only book that is listed. But if you go to the top and search, the other books come up.

Rodney SatToday

[Dosho]

Ordered!

Gassho,
Dosho

Shoveled today

[Jinyo]

Hi Rodney - I read 'To Meet the Real Dragon' over the weekend as Amazon UK didn't have Jundo's new book in (But have just been able to order it now)

I just loved the above book - and I'm now expecting that the new book is really going to be a heart to heart chat in every sense.

It's true that Nishijima has some offbeat ways of talking about 'idealism' - I got confused at first because he doesn't always differentiate between the philosophical concept of idealism (with a big I if you like) and a much looser use of the word to describe notions, aims and ideals etc.

As I got more into his 'thesis' - and he does seem to have one - I actually got quite excited. I can relate to his thoughts/ideas so I'm looking forward to reading more about what he has to say. One rarely reads philosophy with a heart and I just feel his has one. Maybe his thoughts won't go down in the annals of the
history of Western philosophy meets the East but here is philosophy as 'action' - and therefore with human interest and purpose.

What a gift,

Gassho

Willow

Sat today ( maybe even caught a glimpse of the Real Dragon )

[Jundo]

Would it be beneficial to read "To Meet the Real Dragon" prior to this one? Unfortunately I'm not seeing it(the former) on Amazon.

[Update] I do see it (Dragon) in paperback. Interesting when on the "A Heart to Heart Chat on Buddhism" book, if you click Gudo Nishijima, it's the only book that is listed. But if you go to the top and search, the other books come up.

Rodney SatToday

Well, it should not be allowed to go out of print. I will write to Nishijima Roshi's other students and see if there is anything I can do to help to get it back into print.

Gassho, Jundo

[Banto]

Willow that's encouraging and exciting, can't wait to read them both!
Jundo, thank you! The out of stock on "To Meet the Real Dragon" is concerning indeed. We all should review these books to, methinks, get them in the Amazon radar. Looks like Barnes & Nobel have 3 paperbacks left, I plan on ordering one in the morning!
Gassho,
Rodney-SatToday

[Risho]

Just ordered "A Heart to Heart Chat". I know this is probably obvious, but if you are lucky enough to have a good library system, you can just check out a book and read it. It's free!

Gassho,

Risho
-sattoday

[Jika]

I'm a spoiler, I go through the pictures first.
Do we have the honour to know the right ear on page 196?
(No, I'm not gonna wait for a flood to reach my balcony and look at my own ear.
It would not have been captured in that beautiful moment.)
I'll engrave this face into my visual cortex, and the deep, honest dedication will help me when in need.
If it's a Bro, deep bows and thanks.

Gassho,
Danny
#sattoday

[Jundo]

Hi Danny,

That's me on page 196. But what about my ear?

Gassho, J

[Jika]

Beautiful ear.
Didn't dare to ask more directly.
Or even more bluntly.
Thanks.

Gassho,
Danny
#sattoday

[Jundo]

Thank you. I have two.

Gassho, J

[Jika]

[RichardH]

Book arrived

Gassho
Daizan

sat today

[Mp]

Book arrived

Gassho
Daizan

sat today

Mine did as well. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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