Off the Path

By Donald Cline and Sydney Musai Walter

The author says: "I began my Zen practice in the midst of a life crisis, under the guidance of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. When I asked that Zen Master what I should do about my life dilemmas, he responded, 'Do zazen. Life without zazen is like winding your clock without setting it. It runs perfectly well, but it doesn't tell time.' I have been following that advice for over four decades. I have turned to wild places for reassurance and adventure since I was a child. When I moved to Santa Fe in 1980 I found, in the Four Corners states, vast areas of mountain and desert wilderness where I could wander year-round, shedding the concerns of life in society and opening to the earth. These two fundamental streams of my life merge in my hikes and solo wilderness retreats. I hope in these photos and journals I can share some of the wonder and release I have found in this Buddhist wilderness practice."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865341222
• ISBN13: 9780865341227
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Sunstone Press
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"