Expect Nothing: A Zen Guide

by Clarice Bryan

Using down-to-earth, conversational autobiographical anecdotes, witness pieces, and inspirational quotes, Clarice Bryan pays tribute to the myriad teachers who have graced her days. These teachers range from a mentally ill relative who moves in with her and teaches her that her way of living is not the way of living, to cats as they sit resting on her manuscript pages, illuminating their inherent Buddha nature. From gender stereotypes to the ever-hungry monster of consumerism, Bryan puts our post-modern life into perspective with humor, elegance, and quiet wisdom. Each chapter opens with an evocative ink sketch by the author that further guides us to miracles through the invaluable practice of mindfulness.

122 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Tiare · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought it serendipity when I ran across this at the library, after all, look at that, another Clarice! And this seemed to be the message I needed this week. But really the book was just ok for me...and this has to win the award for worst author picture EVER! What were they thinking using a pixelated photo of the author at the beach with huge sunglasses on. It was kind of hard to get past that image as I was reading the book, and I am sure Clarice must have a better picture than that...too bad she didn't invest in a studio portrait so I could take her more seriously...or just left the picture out.