Dimensions
135 x 229 x 20mm
Written in an accessible style, 'Upside-Down Zen' is designed for readers with an interest in meditation, personal growth and the opening of wisdom and compassion in ordinary life. Originally recorded as oral teachings, these essays were written for anyone with an interest in meditation, self-knowledge and the opening of insight and compassion in ordinary life.
'Upside-Down Zen' is an invitation to walk the path of crooked wisdom, exploring the vivid spirit of Zen Buddhism and how it is taking root in the West. Susan Murphy's writing conveys the richness and depth of Zen. By concentrating her gaze on the particular - the lived moment - she is able to explore the timeless wisdom of traditional Zen teachings in a contemporary setting.
Drawing on modern cinema, Australian Aboriginal spirituality, Australian literature, traditional Japanese poetry and Jewish folklore, these lyrical commentaries resonate with the poetry of life and art.
Susan Murphy is the new voice in Western Buddhism. Her stories carry the weight of the many "unrecorded" women practitioners, the mothers and daughters of the Way. A feast of Zen wisdom, culture and philosophy, 'Upside-Down Zen' will broaden and intensify our understanding of Buddhist teachings in the West.
