"Barbara O’Brien’s wide-ranging account of Zen history is conveyed with a master storyteller’s ability to keep the forest from getting lost in a myriad of trees. Wearing her scholarship lightly, she blends just the right amount of skepticism about her hagiographic sources with a deep appreciation for the Dharma." — Barry Magid, author of
Nothing Is Hidden and
Ending the Pursuit of Happiness Order here!
Happy New Year to you, Maha! Thank you for another year of your erudite analysis and your humor. May we observe all us beings grow in wisdom and compassion to some degree.
I wish a Happy New Year to everyone! Even Conservatives. 🙂
To 2008 and GWB, I say ‘good riddance to bad rubbish…’ I’m throwing a pair of metaphorical shoes at this past year.
With a real President in office, instead of some some immature, ignorant and insecure putz, 2009 is bound to be better than any of the last 8 years.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Happy New Year, Barbara. And to everyone, a much better 2009!
Happy New Year, Barbara. Thanks for your thoughts, and for the gang of commentators; all of you make me think critically about the issues of the day, and the philosophy which frames my opinions. I have learned a lot this year from y’all – many thanks.
A very happy and progressive New Year to all; to Barbara and to all her readers.
Dear Maha,
Happy New Year! I look forward to continuing to read your thoughtful, intelligent commentary in 2009.
Happy New Year!