Enlightenment Is an Accident
Ancient Wisdom and Simple Practices to Make You Accident Prone
by Tim Burkett
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Pub Date May 16 2023 | Archive Date May 23 2023
Shambhala Publications, Inc. | Shambhala
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Description
A well-known spiritual saying goes, “Enlightenment is an accident. But we can make ourselves more accident-prone.” As an authentic American Zen takes shape, enlightenment continues to be misunderstood as a project to be completed, a goal to be achieved, or a prize to be awarded. Tim Burkett’s new book unhooks enlightenment from the hot air balloon of ego and brings it back down to earth.
Drawing on stories of his first teacher, the Zen master Shunryu Suzuki (author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind), and Burkett’s decades of practice and teaching, he reveals how to live in the world with a deep joy that comes from embracing the work and play of this very moment. With the wisdom and humor of a seasoned practitioner familiar with all manner of eccentric fixations and silly dead-ends, he offers views and practices we can use to support the paradoxical process of letting enlightenment happen on its own.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781645471356 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
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Featured Reviews
Jenna G, Reviewer
Wonderful, accessible read. Uplifting and challenging. Have many readers to recommend this to due to the grace with which it simplifies complex concepts.
Mark K, Educator
In his book "Enlightenment Is an Accident," Tim Burkett offers a refreshing perspective on the path to enlightenment in the context of American Zen. With humor and humility, he takes on the common misconceptions of enlightenment as a goal to be achieved through the self. Instead, Burkett draws on his own experience and the teachings of his teacher, Zen master Shunryu Suzuki, to offer practical advice for embracing the present moment and finding joy in the work and play of everyday life. As one reviewer notes, Burkett's book is "an invitation to practice with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to not-know," making it an essential guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Buddhist practice.
