
The Other Side of Nothing
The Zen Ethics of Time, Space, and Being
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Brad Warner
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Brad Warner
A listener-friendly guide to Zen Buddhist ethics for modern times.
In the West, Zen Buddhism has a reputation for paradoxes that defy logic. In particular, the Buddhist concept of nonduality—the realization that everything in the Universe forms a single, integrated whole—is especially difficult to grasp. In The Other Side of Nothing, Zen teacher Brad Warner untangles the mystery and explains nonduality in plain English. To Warner, this is not just a philosophical problem: Nonduality forms the bedrock of Zen ethics, and once we comprehend it, many of the perplexing aspects of Zen suddenly make sense.
Drawing on decades of Zen practice, he traces the interlocking relationship between Zen metaphysics and ethics, showing how a true understanding of reality—and the ultimate unity of all things—instills in us a sense of responsibility for the welfare of all beings. When we realize that our feeling of separateness from others is illusory, we have no desire to harm any creature. Warner ultimately presents an expansive overview of the Zen ethos that will give beginners and experts alike a deeper understanding of one of the world’s enduring spiritual traditions.
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Profound but lighthearted
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If you are new to Brad Warner’s books, you may want to start at the beginning with Hardcore Zen. The Other Side of Nothing has references to some of his earlier works, though reading his earlier books is not essential.
Reading his books in order, as I have, you can see Warner’s development both as a teacher and as an author. This book is his best yet and has a multi-layered complexity that reflects an understanding of Buddhism that has grown richer with time.
This is an excellent book on Buddhist ethics, it takes the explicit elements of the topic, such as the Vows and Precepts, and how they form the basis for correct behavior for Buddhist practitioners and then uses the subject as a pathway into examining the basis of all Buddhist thought- emptiness.
As with all of his audio books, the author not only reads his work he also handles all aspects of the production. It has a rough, lightly polished feel that is the exact opposite of a full cast, highly engineered production like The Sandman. It is just as good a listen because it is the exact opposite.
I highly recommend this book. It will help your practice.
Sharing the Good News about Emptiness
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Thank you Brad
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This is It
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He is an AMAZING author.
I downloaded ALL his available audio books and bought the actual books also (all used).
I enjoy listening and reading the books, that is, if they are worth it.
In my ongoing studies of Buddhism, his approach is surely refreshing.
I highly recommend his books.
He also is an excellent narrator.
My thanks to all involved, JK.
ABSOLUTELY LISTEN
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More of the same, but that's a good thing.
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Nothing But Ethics
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Brad's a good guy and he really wants you to understand
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Another great interpretation of Master Dogen
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Peace.
Love it man!
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