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Hardcore Zen

Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth about Reality

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Hardcore Zen

By: Brad Warner
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This is not your typical Zen book. Brad Warner, a young punk who grew up to be a Zen master, spares no one. This bold new approach to the "Why?" of Zen Buddhism is as strongly grounded in the tradition of Zen as it is utterly revolutionary. Warner's voice is hilarious, and he calls on the wisdom of everyone from punk and pop culture icons to the Buddha himself to make sure his points come through loud and clear. As it prods readers to question everything, Hardcore Zen is both an approach and a departure, leaving behind the soft and lyrical for the gritty and stark perspective of a new generation.

The subtitle says it all: There has never been a book like this.

©2003 Brad Warner (P)2013 Brad Warner Buddhism Philosophy Religious Zen Inspiring Zen Buddhism
Authentic Perspective • Down-to-earth Approach • Diy Recording Charm • Relatable Experiences • Practical Wisdom
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...this declaration is, of course, based on a memory I have of previous books on Buddhism! But it's also based on this moment, this very moment I've finished it, sitting in my truck, in my garage, eating a payday candy bar!

best book on Zen Buddhism I've come across

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When the book first started, I wasn't at all sure that I could get past the smug condescension in the author's tone. It is the author reading after all, and he is a self-admitted punk. There is a quality in the narration that sounds like he may be sitting on the toilet in his bathroom reading the book aloud while trying to avoid his cat messing up the sound. BUT, as I listened, I started to hear some helpful things. Some lights went off in my head in recognition of some truth he was speaking. So I listened closer. Then listened again. Now, I'm not sure what to think about anything and almost prefer not to think at all. But, there is truth here in this book if you have courage. And there is humor here too. Thank you for this. It has value. "You are alive when you're looking down at your turds floating in the toilet with bits of last night's meal peaking out...". Zen or Punk. Doesn't matter. I'm alive either way.

My Head Hurts Now

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Witty, candid, relatable, all the things I appreciate in a book about Zen. Recommend for beginners. Provides a good description of the basics of Zen through his own spiritual quest. Very enjoyable and entertaining. Well done!

Reality uncut

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I read a lot about zen and Buddhism but this one takes the cake. Simple, true and hardcore to the bone. An absolute must read for anyone even mildly interested in zen and Buddhism.

The fact that it is read and edited by the author (and his cat) really makes this a unique listening experience.



Best Zen book ever

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I enjoyed the no nonsense approach of the author and the DIY recording method. I actually think the sound quality is better than some of the "professionally" recorded audio books I have. The story about his moment of enlightenment is one of the best and easiest to understand that I have heard. It actually makes sense and doesn't really have any "woo factor" to it.

A good listen and by the way, although I am a die-hard Metal Head who also enjoys hard core punk, I am also one of those people that likes 70s AOR rock despite the author's opinion of it, we are not so hard to find... (wink)

Punk rock meets Zen

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No Bull Sh!t, I am going to read his other books. Like his simple style.

Straight Shooter

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A raw and honest account of Zen philosophy told without pretension or mystical obfuscation. Part autobiography and part spiritual text.

Great introduction to Zen

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down to earth spoken word form teachings. brad and his cat have delivered a great message for our time. I suggest a listen for the old school to the emo, ok ok... and yes the easy listening nickelback lovers too.

punk rock, zen buddhism, and 150 story monsters

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firat zen book. conected well with the author and got his point accross well in q very undestanding way

easy listen

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Brad Warner must a be a great dude to hang out with. He reminds me of a young Alan Watts. Except Alan Watts was super boring when he was young and only got fun to listen to when he got older.

I don't really relate with Brad's growing up in the Punk scene but I do relate to having to sift through all of the new age garbage about Zen.

Brad does a great job of putting a realistic face on Zen which is what it deserves. Cold hard honesty. Zen is awesome but only when it's understood. Brad definitely gets it and helps us get it.

Honest and refreshing look at Zen

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