Scuffed-Up Shoes

<p>The poems John shares in this collection are deeply personal. They offer a glimpse into decades of devoted practice—living out the teachings of the Buddhist masters of our age. His poems transport readers to a cave in Nepal a hut in Tibet and along the banks of a Wyoming river. But perhaps John’s greatest gift is his direct transmission of the Dharma to his audience.</p><p>Inside the pages of this book readers get a good look inside the mind of a man on a spiritual oddessy. It depicts reflections on navigating a Buddhist trek of human experience. Filled with devotional insights (sometimes raw often humorous and painful and occasionally rebellious) the book is a delightful read and a refreshing taste of spirituality.</p><p>In this rich sampling of John’s poems—64 of them—he provides deep insight into Buddhist teachings and the path to relieve suffering. The book's compact size makes this collection a wonderful trekking companion.</p><p>     SCUFFED-UP SHOES</p><p>     Longing for ground<br />     Scuffed-up shoes<br />     A flower opens.</p><p> </p>