Jewish dharma :a guide to the practice of Judaism and Zen
New York
Da Capo Lifelong
Includes index
Brenda Shoshanna
Jewish prayer and the practice of zazen -- Seeking understanding : Torah study and koan practice -- Disciplining yourself : Mitzvot and mindfulness -- Calming the restless mind : Sabbath and nondoing -- Giving up defensiveness : charity and open hands -- Guarding your words : Loshon Hora and the Zen practice of silence -- Finding true support : dissolving false attachments and letting go -- Discovering yourself : Jewish identity and selflessness -- Building relationships : marriage and courtship ; monks and nuns -- Making peace in the family and the world : forgiveness and renunciation -- Healing sorrow : Tikkun Olam and total acceptance -- Understanding life purpose : caring for one another and Bodhisattva activity -- Epilogue: Combining Jewish and Zen practice