Off the Path (Western Legacy Series)

The author says: I began my Zen practice in the midst of a life crisis under the guidance of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. When I asked that Zen Master what I should do about my life dilemmas he responded Do zazen. Life without zazen is like winding your clock without setting it. It runs perfectly well but it doesnt tell time. I have been following that advice for over four decades. I have turned to wild places for reassurance and adventure since I was a child. When I moved to Santa Fe in 1980 I found in the Four Corners states vast areas of mountain and desert wilderness where I could wander year-round shedding the concerns of life in society and opening to the earth. These two fundamental streams of my life merge in my hikes and solo wilderness retreats. I hope in these photos and journals I can share some of the wonder and release I have found in this Buddhist wilderness practice.