So far so good. Several chapters into it. 
Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_
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Hi.
Looking forward to Reading it.
Mtfbwy
Fugen
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Amazon has just informed me about the book being dispatched.
So I'll get it in a couple of weeks, I hope.
Gassho
Washin
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Washin (和信) Harmony Trust
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ok I'm behind, I thought the release date mid-march! I'm going to have to get this thing. lolEmail: risho.treeleaf@gmail.comComment
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March 25th is the release date on Amazon.ca
Gassho, Kyotai
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Amazon started shipping early. I got mine from Amazon several days ago....I had preordered
Gassho
Doshin
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Just got my e-copy on Kobo, spring sun is warming up here in Holland.
Time to finally lay down that flagstone terrace in the backyard and read
Gassho
Ongen
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A review copy arrived in my mailbox last. Now to add to the "on deck" stack of books.
Gassho,
SvenWords and ideas are a description of reality, silence is a negation of reality. What is the reality itself? — John Daido Loori
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Anyone finished reading? I haven't purchased yet--was hoping to get some more feedback here first. Thanks!Thanks,
Kaishin (開心, Open Heart)
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I am about finished, and "Don't Be A Jerk" is wonderful. Of course, one thing is that I am already pretty familiar with the standard English translations that he is playing off, so I think what he has done is just a blast and really funny, poignant and amazing. It may still be a little hard to follow, however, for folks not so familiar with Dogen (and hard to follow anyway even if you are because, well, Dogen is Dogen even when Bradicized). However, I think the book is suited to anyone, and easy reading overall, funny and insightful. This book is just a brilliant interpretation, he did a masterful job.
Parts are hilarious, including how he took all of Dogen's classical style poetry and made em cheezy rhymes!
I am planning on inviting him here as a guest if he will join us to lead a Zazenkai. Unless he is a jerk.
I'd like to hear what others thought of the book.
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Thanks, Jundo -- that's all the recommendation I need. I'll pick it up. I've trudged through most of Dogen's major fascicles, and I think it will always be rough going for a layperson. Sounds like this book will help bring his words to life.Thanks,
Kaishin (開心, Open Heart)
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So I'm getting through the book slowly. I am enjoying it, and find that Brads break down on Dogen are easy to understand even for a dumb dumb like me
Gassho, Kyotai
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I'm on page 58. It's good. Very off-beat and informal way of approaching a subject that doesn't exactly have the reputation of being light reading. I'd recommend it.
Gassho
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Ive listened to that podcast for the last few weeks, and the FAQ is hilarious and beautiful. Easily the best thing of his ive read (or heard).
Not able to afford it ATM, but definitely on my list. Id like to see him here one day too.
Geoff.
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Good to see you Geoff. [emoji3]
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