I wanted to share this book I swapped for at my local book exchange. I bought it for two reasons. 1. It had koi fish on the cover. 2. It had the word Zen in the title. I had no idea it was going to be so great!

Title: Zen Flesh Zen Bones

comipled by Paul reps & Nyogen Senzaki

Most inspiring words:

"In the morning before dressing, light incense and meditate.

Retire at a regular hour. Partake of food at regular intervals. Eat with moderation and never to the point of satisfaction.

Receive a guest with the same attitude you have when alone. When alone, maintain the same attitude you have in receiving guests

Watch what you say, and whatever you say, practice it.

When an opportunity comes do not let it pass by, yet always think twice before acting.

Do not regret the past. Look to the future.

Have the fearless attitude of a hero and the loving heart of a child.

Upon retiring, sleep as if you had entered your last sleep. Upon awakening, leave your bed behind you instantly as if you had cast away a pair of old shoes."

-from Zen teacher Soyen Shaku