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ALSO AVAILABLE NEW THIS SEASON | 23 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6526-3 Size: 6" x 9" (155 x 230 mm) Pages: 256 Price: $29.99 Illustrations: 20 Binding: hardcover BISAC: RELIGION / Buddhism / Zen (see also PHILOSOPHY / Zen) PHILOSOPHY / Zen BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mind- fulness & Meditation AVAILABLE DECEMBER The Razorblade of Zen Michael Elliston Cuts through the cultural conflicts in the world today and lays out a path to compassionate living For anyone seeking serenity and sanity in the new Age of Uncertainty Includes a chart that compares eight dimensions where Zen differs from the cultural extremes of secularism and fundamentalism The Razorblade of Zen introduces Zen Buddhism and its unique meditation as a nonmystical, plain and simple, physical approach to finding sanctuary and self-examination amid the hectic everyday life that people face. Many people still harbor misconceptions about Zen despite the mainstreaming of meditation and the dissemination of Zen publishing. This book clarifies the real Zen and defines its place in our culture as simply and directly as possible, placing the practice of Zen where it belongs in today's cultural and ideological context: occupying the middle ground between extremes of rationalist science and theistic religion. By comparing how these schools of thought ask and answer questions and the conclusions they draw, the unique balance that Zen brings to the equation becomes obvious. From this perspective, living with Zen becomes possible without compromising the demands of living in the world today. About the Author A creative designer-thinker, fine artist, and teacher, Michael Elliston is aging in space-time. Founder and guiding teacher of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and the Silent Thunder Order, his career at the intersection of creativity and Zen uniquely qualifies him to bring this new message of household Zen to America, which sorely needs it. Visit www.ASZC.com or www.STORDER.org. Michael lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Author Location: Atlanta, Georgia MINDFULNESS MATTERS 978-0-7643-5525-7 $19.99 224 pp. | 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) | PB THE THREE PRINCIPLES OF ONENESS 978-0-7643-5813-5 $19.99 160 pp. | 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) | HC “Sensei Taiun Michael Elliston takes up Zen as a Middle Way between the extremes of reductionist rationalism and thoroughgoing theism. Those with rationalist day jobs may be asked, 'But you’re a scientist, surely you don’t believe in this superstitious nonsense?' or, 'How do you reconcile your religion with your Science?' Inspired by questions of how, why, and what, Sensei compares and contrasts eight dimensions of Questions, Problems, Attitudes, Entities, Methods, Truths, Goals, and Conclusions, among these paths. Rather than an esoteric discussion, he adopts a straightforward style, grounded in his Soto Zen training and many years of experience as a teacher, that is particularly suited to the challenges of our interesting times. I found his presentation of Zen meditation as an experimental method with mind as its object both inspirational and a refreshment. I hope you will too.” —Steven M. Carr, professor of Biology & Computer Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Zen person, teacher, and researcher in genetics, evolution, and the history of biology