ZEN WRAPPED IN KARMA DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE

Brad Warner is a very honest writer.

Detailing accounts of his mother’s death, his failed marriage and a couple of “gasps” hooking up with his zen students episodes, his new book IS a very entertaining read.

Absolutely no one is perfect. We’re all made up of run on sentences, concepts that don’t quite make it and secrets that (we think) threaten the very existence of the universe.

Which is why I love this style of writing.

What Is Most Personal Is Most Universal.

My favorite stories have always been the ones where the authors have been brutally honest. why? Because goddamnit I feel like “shit I know what that feels like”

I truly can relate, as much as everyone can, when something awry happens in a person’s life. Watching them persevere and learn the lessons is even more inspiring.

Plus it saves me time when I find myself in the same situations.

Honesty is always a great ingredient to have any situation. Which is what brings me to the next lesson this book taught me.

If You Meet The Buddha, Kill Him

I am fortunate in the fact that I’ve never met a zen master who claims they have all the answers. But I’ve seen it plenty in other religions and pick up gurus who claim yes, their way is the answer to all the problems.

NOPE!

It just doesn’t work like that and anyone who makes those claims are full of shit !

I’ve always taught that the best thing to do is expose yourself to millions and millions of ideas and see which ones resonate best for you.

A great and solid source of authority will say that yes they might have experience in a certain area, they are always learning.

and they would never stop you from learning from other people or do things that would otherwise stop you from achieving your potential.

ZAZEN – PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

The only good way to get good at meditation is to simply sit down and meditate.

ps I am starting a religion. its called RAKIDO.

unlike other peoples, I HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS!!!!