{"product_id":"zen-master-raven-the-teachings-of-a-wise-old-bird-9781614293842","title":"Zen Master Raven: The Teachings of a Wise Old Bird","description":"\u003cb\u003eA uniquely playful and incisive collection of Zen teaching stories from a beloved American master.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern classic, now in a new expanded edition. \u003c\/b\u003eIn the tradition of the great koan collections and the records of ancient masters, Robert Aitken distills a lifetime of teaching down to its essence. Intriguing and deceptively simple, \u003ci\u003eZen Master Raven \u003c\/i\u003eis a brilliant encapsulation of Zen in over a hundred koan-like encounters alongside many charming illustrations. Featuring curious beginners like Mallard and Mole and profound teachers like Brown Bear, Moose Roshi, and Zen Master Raven himself, this classic of contemporary Zen and will inspire seekers for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Aitken\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the most influential and highly esteemed Zen masters of the twentieth century. He was of seminal importance in shaping the expression of modern American Zen and wasas one of the original founders of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, as well as a leading social activist advocating for social justice of all varieties. He is the author of numerous books on Zen Buddhism, including \u003ci\u003eTaking the Path of Zen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMind of Clover\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Perfection, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOriginal Dwelling Place\u003c\/i\u003e. He died in 2010. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJennifer Rain Crosby \u003c\/b\u003ehas illustrated 2 books, \u003ci\u003eSeeking Faust\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eZen Master Raven\u003c\/i\u003e, numerous event posters, business logos and grass-root political campaign parafinalia and recently completed 12 giant tapestry designs for the San Juan Ridge Tapestry Project. She lives in the Sierra Foothills of California, cultivating multiple muses and walking in the woods whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wisdom Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544876159250,"sku":"9781614293842","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e24bf628-0459-47ba-a346-69ec9a6dc21a.jpg?v=1731538063","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zen-master-raven-the-teachings-of-a-wise-old-bird-9781614293842","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}