{"product_id":"the-most-important-point-zen-teachings-of-edward-espe-brown-9781683641605","title":"The Most Important Point: Zen Teachings of Edward Espe Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom master baker, cook, and Zen priest Edward Espe Brown comes a collection of timeless essays on Zen, food, and life itself. Brown was one of the first Westerners to be ordained a priest by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who had hoped that Zen might be transformed into a vibrant new form in the West. In \u003ci\u003eThe Most Important Point, \u003c\/i\u003eBrown fulfills Suzuki's wish with 60 essays that are distinctly American yet preserve the roots of traditional Japanese Zen.\u003cbr\u003e Drawing from his time in the kitchen and on the cushion, Brown explores a range of topics, from basic sitting practice to making the \"perfect\" biscuit and much more. \"In the words of my teacher,\" reflects Brown, \"the most important point is to find out what is the most important point.\" Flavored with wise insights and irreverent humor, \u003ci\u003eThe Most Important Point \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together a treasury of teachings to inspire your own discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sounds True\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683641605\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.80d","brand":"Edward Brown, Danny Parker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43397723291829,"sku":"9781683641605","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_39081179-042f-4786-bee7-a84d8cd16924.jpg?v=1702393295","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-most-important-point-zen-teachings-of-edward-espe-brown-9781683641605","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}