Breath Sweeps Mind

By: Jakusho Kwong-roshi

From a Dharma successor to the late Shunryu Suzuki-roshi comes Breath Sweeps Mind, an invitation to experience the living presence of a true Zen master. With more than 40 years of experience practicing traditional Zen, Jakusho Kwong-roshi removes some of the mystery surrounding this enigmatic philosophy. Here is clear instruction in its core principles and how it relates to our everyday world, including methods of zazen meditation, why delusion is inseparable from enlightenment, turning our light inward, and more.

Breath Sweeps Mind presents a refreshing and easily accessible transmission of Zen practice to help us return to our own profundity ¿ which is always with us ¿ and realize the richness of this very moment.

©2005 Kwong Roshi (P)2005 Sounds True

Excellent

This is a very good book about Zen. The author/reader speaks in a calm, easy to comprehend, pleasant manner. If you are looking for a book that unfolds like a lotus but does not tinkle like Jade, welcome home.

A great book

this is a terrific book. Genuine and full of good teaching. The talks are clear and wise. If you have an interest in Zen or in life...this is a must listen. Enjoy!

Not for everyone and not what I expected

Some may enjoy it, but it wasn't very enriching for me. I'm sure that's my fault. I was expecting more from Suzuki Roshi dharma successor. Expectations will get you every time. I couldn't finish it, but it may work for others.

Voice

Sometimes form is content, and the medium is the message. This is a master speaking to a small gathering which is recorded for our benefit in a voice that that embodies Zen’s compassion, profundity and humor. An unforgettable voice. When listening, ask yourself how old this man is.

Zen for real people

Jakusho Kwong-roshi brings humor, compassion and clear explanations to some Zen concepts that had previously evaded me. I listen to certain sections over and over, it's like peeling an onion - the layers fall away to reveal a new more fascinating layer and a deeper understanding.
One of the treasures in my library, now and for many lifetimes to come!