L
Lawrence Shainberg
Lawrence Shainberg is the author of The Vintage Book of Amnesia, a collection that explores the curious landscape of memory. His work often plays with perception and the nature of reality.
Ambivalent Zen
- Pages
- 336
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Lawrence Shainberg's memoir chronicles his lifelong pursuit of Zen, beginning at age fifteen. He grapples with the practical application of Buddhist principles in everyday life, from basketball to writing, often finding clarity followed by disappointment. His journey involves studying various spiritual texts and practices, leading him to encounters with self-proclaimed Zen masters and, eventually, a Japanese master in Jerusalem who offers a grounded and demystified understanding of Zen.