Description The night Brad Warner learns that his childhood Friend Marky has died, Warner is about to speak to a group of Zen students in Hamburg, Germany.
In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion\'s Roar , Tricycle , Buddhadharma , and Alternative Press ..
When not teaching near his home in Los Angeles, he leads workshops and retreats around the world.
about the Author Brad Warner, an ordained Soto Zen priest, is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and blogger.
The result for readers is a singular and winning meditation on Zen, a unique tribute to both a life lost and to the one Warner has found.
He tells Marky, "I\'m not interested in Buddhism, I\'m interested in what is true," and then proceeds to poke and prod at that truth.
He explores grief, attachment, and the afterlife.
Simply and humorously, he reflects on why Zen provided him a lifeline in a difficult world.
What he wants to do instead is tell his Friend everything he never said, to explain Zen "to those who don\'t understand what I do for a living or why I care about this crazy philosophy and this weird meditation practice I do everyday." So, as he continues his teaching tour through Europe, he writes to his Friend as he wishes he had spoken.
It\'s the last thing he feels like doing.
Description The night Brad Warner learns that his childhood Friend Marky has died, Warner is about to speak to a group of Zen students in Hamburg, Germany
