Dharma Rain Brings Flowers
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983534675 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 244 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A devoted student and instructor of Buddhism and meditation, he helped start and supported meditation groups in multiple states, and practiced with meditation groups in Florida, New England, and in the Washington, DC region. William “Bill” P. Throughout his life he dedicated his time and energies to reducing the suffering of others and was passionate about giving voice to the suffering of those denied a voice. Menza (1941 - 2015) was born north of Boston
He held degrees in sociology and journalism and was a career civil servant in public health and safety. He was ordained as a Dharmacharya – a Dharma teacher – by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and given the name True Shore of Understanding. About the Author William “Bill” P. Throughout his life he dedicated his time and energies to reducing the suffering of others and was passionate about giving voice to the suffering of those denied a voice. . A devoted student and instructor of Buddhism and meditation, he helped start and supported meditation groups in multiple states, and practiced with meditation groups in Florida, New England, and in the Washington, DC region. Menza (1941 - 2015) was born north of Boston, Massachusetts and lived across the United States, most notably in Boston, northern Virginia, New Hampshire, and Florida
Menza spent much of his life on the road, practicing with and teaching meditation in communities along the East Coast. With a notebook in his hand and a Buddha in the back seat of his car, William P. Penned across four decades, the collection explores compassion, attachment, impermanence, suffering and awareness, and captures some of his most profound yet approachable insights on how to live a mindful life.. This collection of over 200 poems reflects on matters of daily life and the deeply profound
A gift for all ages. Art Andreason This book is strong medicine. Mr. Menza's poetry includes reflections on his cancer diagnosis and impending death. His poetry also joyfully embraces the life-saving importance of living fully in the present moment. A priceless gift for all ages.. Fantastic Book! Dharma Rain Brings Flowers is a gem of a book, each poem a rich, sentence-long Dharma talk. St. Francis said, "Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary use words." Dharma teacher Bill Menza lived the Dharma, and has distilled this Dharma-lived life into the carefully chosen words of his poetry. Dharma Rain Brings Flowers will be cherished by anyone trying to live his life with mindfulness. Had I the funds I would buy cartons of this book and distribute it everywhere.. This is a great meditative inspiration Charlie This is a great meditative inspiration. It is a book to have by the bedside or meditation area to think or ponder on. Each page is a teaching from the heart. Yes, essentially in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, but with his own insight and experience added in. You don't need to know anything about Buddhism to gain some deep insight into our crazy, harried lives that just seem to control us. Be at ease with this book.