Passionate Journey: The Spiritual Autobiography of Satomi Myōdō - Softcover

Satomi Myodo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877733929 ISBN 13: 9780877733928

Publisher: Shambhala Publications, 1987

Synopsis

A Japanese woman depicts her life, the study of Zen Buddhism, and the search for enlightenment

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This autobiography describes a woman's attainment of enlightenment in modern Japan. Satomi Myodo rejected the traditional roles of good wife and wise mother, broke with her unhappy past, and followed her spiritual path beginning as the disciple of a Shinto priest. At midlife she turned to Zen Buddhism encouraged by a female dharma friend and by various teachers. Under the guidance of Yasutani Roshi she attained Kensho, the goal of her lifetime's search.

About the Author:

Sallie B. King heads the Department of Philosophy and Religion at James Madison University. She has been the recipient of several honors and awards, including a professional scholarship from the Japan Foundation and a summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities. She has published many articles and is the author of Buddha Nature, also published by SUNY Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0877733929
• ISBN 13: 9780877733928
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212