Wonderland: The Zen of Alice

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An exceptionally original riff on Alice in Wonderland, Daniel Silberberg’s Wonderland uses Lewis Carroll’s classic story as a jumping-off point to convey the Zen concept of “One Mind”. Using a lively mix of tone, quotation, and levels of discourse, he references everything from Timeless Spring and the Diamond Sutra to Kill Bill and ketchup, creating a unique contribution to contemporary American Zen that honors its historic roots while striking out into fresh areas. With stories from his own life as well as from the larger cultural swirl around him, Silberberg reflects on the differences between how we perceive the world and the way it actually is. His take on a variety of Buddhist ideas and concepts is immediately useful and relevant, enabling readers to address many of the issues they deal with in their own practices.

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ISBN13: 9781888375954
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Item number (ASIN): 1888375957
Author: Daniel Doen Silberberg
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.3927
ISBN: 1888375957
Manufacturer: Parallax Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 120
Package Dimensions: 80 x 600 x 790 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
Publisher: Parallax Press
Binding: Paperback

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- Fun and PACKED with gems
This book is a short read if you sit down and plow through it, but slow-down because this book is worth savoring. Silberberg writes with a very organic and flowing style, with one brilliant insight into the nature of reality followed quickly by another angle of approach, another profound truth. Sprinkled throughout with the beautiful twists of Lewis Carroll, this book is not serious but is deeply penetrating at the same time. I found myself pausing frequently to enjoy the comparison between Alice's adventure in Wonderland and Silberberg's simple exposure of our real lives. This book is one to be re-read many times and to be kept on hand for quick reminders of the beauty of the dharma, the wonder of our existence, and the richness of everyday life. Words may only be pointers, but Silberberg has given us great words that have meaning in OUR time and provide a direction for our practice in this country, in this century.

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- Zen for everyone
If you are interested in Zen but not in drinking green tea, giving up your life's savings, and shaving your head, this is the book for you. Instead of presenting ethereal concepts about enlightenment that seem far off and abstract, this book shows you what Zen applied in real life means--warts and all. Instead of wondering how you could apply the wisdom of 1,000 lotuses in the boardroom or the cubicle, the personal examples in this book will help show you how to access your own wisdom and internal strength to see the deep truth of Zen in whatever context you find yourself. Highly recommended for business people, musicians, artists, techies.

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- Wonderland is here.
Wonderland reads like one of Doen Silberberg's talks: engaging, provocative, and expressed in clean, fluid prose. With Alice in Wonderland as the riff and the Dharma as the backbone, Silberberg combines classic Zen texts, pop culture, and personal stories into a wholly delightful, lyrical text. The end result is a piercingly direct, fresh presentation of teachings that have been passed down for more than two thousand years. Tonight I sat outside to finish reading the book, with just enough light coming from a window to read. It's quite warm, and a big storm is blowing in. I paused from my reading when a particularly large gust hit the ancient maple tree and moved towards the towering, fruit-laden apple trees. I put the book down and watched the wind. Wonderland is right here, right now.

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- Wonderland: The Zen of Alice is a Masterpiece!
I'm thrilled to share that I believe my teacher, Doen Daniel Silberberg Sensei, has created a piece of Art with his new book. There's one phrase Sensei said in a talk once, "Everybody loves lunch." I've never forgotten this since it always reminds me of my desire to seek pleasure and not pain. If you're looking for some Zen Mind, Life and Heart manna, Sensei offers more than food for thought. In my opinion, this is truly a masterpiece. Decades of Silberberg's scholarship, teaching, counseling and Zen practice fortify Sensei with invaluable tools. He conveys a fresh, new perspective of classic, Zen philosophy. His work is very original, colorful and also very moving. This book went straight to my heart and I am confident it will go to yours as well. Sensei weaves the beauty and magic of his own life into stories and themes of the characters who explore and traverse the often mysterious, dangerous and chaotic realm of Wonderland. This book is sure to please! It's an adventure and it's fun! Give it a try! Maybe you will devour it like I did. :)

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- Fresh, Contemporary, & Inspiring Zen Teachings
Early in the book, I was struck by the phrase "Bring on the awe. Bring on the eternal. Bring on that which I don't know." This theme of dropping our mechanical thoughts, beliefs, and fears to embrace the wonder, beauty, and mystery of life is repeated throughout the book. Silberberg combines classic Zen teachings from the Diamond Sutra and Mumonkan with modern anecdotes and analogies ranging from Kill Bill, beer pong, Happy Meals, and hanging out backstage with Pink Floyd & Andy Warhol during the release of "The Wall" album. In addition to sharing stories from decades of Zen training under Maezumi Roshi, Daido Roshi, and Genpo Roshi, the author also draws from his experiences as a professional jazz musician, a husband & father, a psychologist, and a competitive martial artist. Through these experiences, the author delivers messages that seem more accessible and relevant to readers like myself who choose a developmental practice in our everyday modern life rather than in a Zen monastery. I found this book an inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable read. I highly recommend it.