The Most Important Point: Zen Teachings of Edward Espe Brown

From 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 The Most Important Point, Brown fulfills Suzuki’s wish with 60 essays that are distinctly American yet preserve the roots of traditional Japanese Zen.
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, The Most Important Point brings together a treasury of teachings to inspire your own discovery.

• The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy
• The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path
• No Recipe: Cooking as Spiritual Practice
• Zen beyond Mindfulness: Using Buddhist and Modern Psychology for Transformational Practice
• Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up
• In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying
• Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells
• The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life
• The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness
• Zen Seeds: 60 Essential Buddhist Teachings on Effort, Gratitude, and Happiness