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"Deeply involving, instructive, and capable of touching any reader who cares about the search for meaning."—Mitch Horowitz, author of Occult America
"In being so frank about his own struggles and fantasies, Greg's personal tale becomes something more universal."—David R. Loy, author of Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution
In 1971, when Greg Shepherd was in ...more
"In being so frank about his own struggles and fantasies, Greg's personal tale becomes something more universal."—David R. Loy, author of Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution
In 1971, when Greg Shepherd was in ...more
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Paperback, 176 pages
Published
April 9th 2013
by Stone Bridge Press
(first published January 1st 2013)
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I recieved this book as part of the goodreads giveaway from the publisher.
I really enjoyed this book! It is a heartfelt story of one man's journey, struggles and winding, curved path to Zen. It is an honest look at this man's journey and I like that he was honest and included his own personal doubts, struggles and ultimate growth that he faced in his journey. It is a book I would highly recommend- beautifully written too. Cudos to you Gregory Shepherd! ...more
I really enjoyed this book! It is a heartfelt story of one man's journey, struggles and winding, curved path to Zen. It is an honest look at this man's journey and I like that he was honest and included his own personal doubts, struggles and ultimate growth that he faced in his journey. It is a book I would highly recommend- beautifully written too. Cudos to you Gregory Shepherd! ...more
A Straight Road with 99 Curves, by Gregory Shepard, is the memoir of the author and his journey down the path of Zen. I share the authors roots of Catholicism and the doubts that came with it. However, Mr. Shepard takes its a father than I ever could. He moved to Hawaii and later Japan to follow his path, which is a great deal father than most of us are willing to go.
Mr. Shepard tells an amazing story of a journey mostly in the 1970s. Besides finding his own path the author must deal with false ...more
Mr. Shepard tells an amazing story of a journey mostly in the 1970s. Besides finding his own path the author must deal with false ...more
Wonderful !
Absolutely loved it. Completely captured being a Gaijin in Japan in the 1970s. Write more, Greg, and NARRATE the Audiobook versions with your world-class voice !
Absolutely loved it. Completely captured being a Gaijin in Japan in the 1970s. Write more, Greg, and NARRATE the Audiobook versions with your world-class voice !
This is a lovely, authentic memoir of a man who in his teens sought out Zen, and he went deeper and deeper, until he realized he didn't want to be Robert Aiken's successor, and had his qualms about Japanese cultural aspects. He drifted into a Trungpa's sangha briefly, but found that oppositely wild and unethical, at least it's leader and his successor, and found his way back to Zen. It's a lovely little memoir of Zen experiences in Hawaii and Japan in the 70's, and also a tale of someone who see
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This was an interesting book. The author provided some clever and at times moving portraits of humanity and of himself, and I enjoyed the conclusion.
The zen bits did get a little dry at times, at least to someone who knows next to nothing about it. I also wish the first pages hadn't been quite so negative about religion and life in general, because while it improved quickly, that dampened my enthusiasm for the book.
I'm glad I kept going, however. Overall, the book was well written and rather en ...more
The zen bits did get a little dry at times, at least to someone who knows next to nothing about it. I also wish the first pages hadn't been quite so negative about religion and life in general, because while it improved quickly, that dampened my enthusiasm for the book.
I'm glad I kept going, however. Overall, the book was well written and rather en ...more
Apr 08, 2013
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“Go straight along a road with 99 curves” is a Zen koan or transformational case young Gregory Shepherd is given by his roshi (teacher). This koan evolves a dynamic paradox using the intellect to perceive a state of Zen inclusive of yet beyond intellect.
The 99 curves koan was given to Gregory 30 years ago. Today he stands in front of his old zendo (Zen center) Three Clouds Zendo in Japan, staring . .
Click to read the full book review of A Straight Road With 99 Curves by Gregory Shepherd at New ...more
The 99 curves koan was given to Gregory 30 years ago. Today he stands in front of his old zendo (Zen center) Three Clouds Zendo in Japan, staring . .
Click to read the full book review of A Straight Road With 99 Curves by Gregory Shepherd at New ...more
The book was a man's life of his journey to enlightenment. Many setbacks in his pursue but it was a decent story for anyone looking to be a better calmer person. It proved that one doesnt get their in a short period of time one must stay on the path of practice.
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Gregory Shepherd spent his early years in New Jersey, London, England, New York City's Lower East Side, and Honolulu. He lived in Japan for four years studying Zen Buddhism at a temple in Kamakura and was the recipient of a fellowship from the Japanese Ministry of Education for the purpose of researching contemporary Japanese music at Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music. He is fluent in Japane
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