Unfolding the Eightfold Path: A Contemporary Zen Perspective

Unfolding the Eightfold Path: A Contemporary Zen *Perspective* documents the authors study of the Fourth Noble Truth from his first encounter as a young man throughout his life as a Zen practitioner and into his elderhood. This work presents a unique interpretation of the dynamic nature of the *right* elements of right view thought effort concentration mindfulness speech action and livelihood. Nine distinctive explanations for each of the elements explore an evolutionary view of their dynamic change from conceptual knowledge to liberating insight. With astute clarification this work offers an in-depth view for engaging the Eightfold Path at any stage of a practitioners experience. It offers a map for the transformational outcome of dedicated study practice and integration of the Fourth Noble Truth. This book demonstrates how to create coherent order out of the insights of a lifetime of practice.