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Tap Dancing in Zen
"Seated in the cave of our hearts is freedom. And knowing this makes me laugh out loud. I spent so many years getting overeducated, overmanicured, overhoused, overautomated, overeverything'd in an effort to find personal peace. But it turns out I've been carrying freedom-pure happiness-in the cave of my heart all along. This must be one of the great cosmic jokes of our time."
So begins Tap Dancing in Zen, Geri Larkin's sequel to Stumbling Towards Enlightenment. She's back, and she's more delightful than ever. The dharma talks collected here are inspired by a sutra taken from a collection of the teachings of the Buddha. The particular sutra that has Geri fired up is the Metta Sutra, or sutra of loving kindness. This particular teaching is a pure rendition of not just the Buddha's teachings on love, but of the guidelines that lead us directly into the cave of our hearts-into the peace and joy that is our natural birthright. It is the Zen light that shows us the path that we are trying to find. Sometimes neurotic, sometimes compassionate, and always humorous and wise, Geri Larkin is the perfect partner-whether you're still stumbling or finally ready to dance.
So begins Tap Dancing in Zen, Geri Larkin's sequel to Stumbling Towards Enlightenment. She's back, and she's more delightful than ever. The dharma talks collected here are inspired by a sutra taken from a collection of the teachings of the Buddha. The particular sutra that has Geri fired up is the Metta Sutra, or sutra of loving kindness. This particular teaching is a pure rendition of not just the Buddha's teachings on love, but of the guidelines that lead us directly into the cave of our hearts-into the peace and joy that is our natural birthright. It is the Zen light that shows us the path that we are trying to find. Sometimes neurotic, sometimes compassionate, and always humorous and wise, Geri Larkin is the perfect partner-whether you're still stumbling or finally ready to dance.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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March 8, 2019
This was a nice enough read about one woman's spiritual trials and tribulations.
It's very accessibly written and has an engaging personal narrative. It was enjoyable and recommend as an easy read if you're just dipping your toe into spirituality.
It's very accessibly written and has an engaging personal narrative. It was enjoyable and recommend as an easy read if you're just dipping your toe into spirituality.
February 10, 2022
More hilarious writing from Larkin. Who knew Buddhism was so funny? Sequel to "Stumbling Towards Enlightenment" as she advances her spiritual practice.
December 3, 2008
This book is about the metta sutra and finding compassion for everyone and everything. It's a great resource with many personal experiences that help show us how all of our life experiences are the same with the same required decisions.
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August 27, 2007I have read her other book: building a business, the Buddhist way and quite like it so I am looking forward to reading more of her writings.
June 23, 2017
This book showed me I could be a Buddhist. She speaks in a voice I was able to understand when I was new to the practice.
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