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Nothing Holy About It

The Zen of Being Just Who You Are

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Nothing Holy About It

By: Tim Burkett
Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
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According to legend, when the founder of Zen Buddhism was asked about the main principle of his holy teaching, he replied that there was "nothing holy about it!" Now, a millennium and a half later, Tim Burkett reveals how and why the wisdom of nonholiness is the key to a joyful heart. You don't need to go looking for something sacred - the happiness you seek is right where you are.

In this book a concise summary of Zen teachings unfolds within the ordinary comedies and tragedies of everyday life, beginning with the delightful nonholiness Burkett experienced in the presence of his original teacher, Shunyru Suzuki.

©2015 Tim Burkett (P)2015 Audible, Inc. Buddhism Meditation
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The content is decent but the narrators voice can get monotonous and I found myself not taking anything in or finding other things to do instead of listen to the audiobook.

Not bad but not great

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I have heard it said that enlightenment is like the moon and the Buddhas' are but fingers that point at it. This book is a big, fat finger. Nothing Holy About It has helped inspire me to take up my Zen practice again after eight years. It is filled with practical and philosophical teachings and stories. If you are looking for helpful Zen book, this is a hidden Gem.

I found the narrator's voice and style to be clear and engaging. Fajer Al-Kaisi did a brilliant job.

A Hidden Gem

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