American Zen Bones: Maezumi Roshi Stories

by Philomene Long

Philosophy. Philomene Long has recorded almost a hundred koan-like moments from the life of widely-respected Zen master Maezumi Roshi, who died in 1995. Roshi had many famous visitors, including Allen Ginsberg, but his tranquility in the face of any question or situation never wavered. I was out in the garden and heard the sound of an American fighter plane overhead. It came in low, so low and so close that I could see the pilot's face. While I was looking at him, he was looking at me. Our eyes actually met... As far as I know I haven't seen him since (The First American Maezumi Met).

108 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 15, 1999

Reviews

[Jarad Coats · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful short stories that make up a perfect memoir to a teacher she loved & cherished. Now we got to cherish those moments ourselves, and what a gift that is.