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Preface

As Buddhism has come to the west, it has brought many and varied teachings, some of which are difficult to comprehend and, most of all, to put into practice in our everyday lives. In this amazing book, author Musho Rodney Greenblat has accomplished an extraordinary feat: he has delivered the essence of the Dharma in a witty, delightful and also very accurate way, making it possible for readers to realize how the teachings function in our lives.

The “Dharma” is a word describing the many teachings of Buddhism. The author, beginning with his own experience, offers us a creative and marvelous window into the central teachings of Buddhism: the Four Noble Truths, the Sutras, the Bodhisattvas, and most of all, the profound teaching of Buddhanature and one’s own role in the world.

Musho – that’s his Buddhist name – has practiced with me at the Village Zendo in Manhattan for many years. He serves as a Senior Student of Zen, giving talks and instruction. Through this experience, he has found a way to communicate many of the hard-to-understand mysteries of the Dharma. Using story, wit, and hilarious images, he gives us ancient Jataka tales, traditional teachings, koans, and 21st century experiences.

Buddhists often say that the Dharma comes in many flavors, but has a single taste: the taste of liberation. So, too, this extraordinary book offers the joys and delights of the many ways of appreciating the teachings, and still also directly renders the teaching itself: how to be free.

Uniquely, the book is full of lively illustrations of serious matter – just like life! Be warned! There are profound teachings here. And just like the title, this one is truly a delight.

Roshi Enkyo O’Hara