Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye

Warner, Brad

ISBN 10: 1577315596 / ISBN 13: 9781577315599

Published by New World Library, 2007

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illustrated edition. 256 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye
• Publisher: New World Library
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577315596
• ISBN 13: 9781577315599
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.37 kilograms

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Synopsis

In Sit Down and Shut Up, Brad Warner tackles one of the great works of Zen literature, the Shobogenzo by 13th-century Zen master Dogen. Illuminating Dogen’s enigmatic teachings in plain language, Warner intertwines sharp philosophical musings on sex, evil, anger, meditation, enlightenment, death, God, sin, and happiness with an exploration of the power and pain of the punk rock ethos. Riffing on his triumphant return to Ohio for a reunion concert of Akron punk bands, Brad uncovers the real heart of Zen, in teachings and stories with a sharp smack of truth,.

From the Back Cover

"There are plenty of 'Buddhist/Spiritual' authors on the market who will gladly sell you a pat on the back. Brad Warner is not one of those. His latest book is more like a well deserved slap in the face. If you want something to make you feel better about yourself until the next fad comes along, stroll down the New Age aisle and consume the latest and greatest huckster's 'wisdom.' If you want to man up, think seriously about yourself and reality, then Sit Down and Shut Up!"
-- D. Randall Blythe, lead screamer, Lamb of God

"Brad Warner cuts through the bullshit and writes with simple clarity, common sense, and humor about the most misunderstood of all spiritual paths."
-- John Horgan, author of Rational Mysticism

"Brad Warner resuscitates the words of Dogen Zenji in playful, provocative prose. Fresh, edgy, and insightful."
-- Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddhism Without Beliefs

"Zen is a philosophy that you do rather than read about, so it makes sense that Sit Down & Shut Up reads more like an adventure than a tome. Brad Warner's book is rebellious and real."
-- Helen Jupiter, managing editor of Suicidegirls.com