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Light That Shines through Infinity: Zen and the Energy of Life

The Light That Shines through Infinity: Zen and the Energy of Life

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The universe is alive with a dynamic energy that creates and sustains our lives. It surrounds us, flows through us, and is available to us in every moment. Spiritual practice, according to Dainin Katagiri Roshi, is about aligning ourselves with this ever-present life force—sometimes referred to as chi, qi, or ki. This collection, edited from his talks, focuses on cosmic energy as it relates to all aspects of Zen practice. With references to classic texts and personal stories that bring the teachings to life, The Light That Shines through Infinity is also a powerful antidote to the notion that practice is in some way about transcending the world around us. It is in fact about nothing other than relating to it compassionately and whole-heartedly.
Dainin Katagiri

Dainin Katagiri

Author Bio

Born in Osaka, Japan, in 1928, Dainin Katagiri was trained traditionally as a Zen teacher. He first came to the United States in 1963, to help with a Soto Zen Temple in Los Angeles. He later joined Shunryu Suzuki Roshi at the San Francisco Zen Center and taught there until Suzuki Roshi’s death in 1971. He was then invited to form a new Zen center in Minneapolis, which, in addition to a monastery in the countryside of Minnesota, he oversaw until his death in 1990. He left behind a legacy of recorded teachings and twelve Dharma heirs. Katagiri is the author of several books, including Returning to Silence and You Have to Say Something.

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Praise for the book

Joan Halifax

author of Being with Dying and The Fruitful Darkness

“Katagiri Roshi’s great wisdom shines through every word of this marvelous book.”

James Ishmael Ford

author of Zen Master Who? and If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break

“I absolutely love this book. It brilliantly edits the Zen teacher Dainin Katagiri’s talks into an invitation and guide for our practice. It moves seamlessly from introductory instructions to the deepest aspects of the Zen way. This book is likely destined to be an American Zen classic. Katagiri Roshi was one of the founding teachers of our North American Zen. His insights and style have shaped who we are. His wisdom and compassion shine through every page of this book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. This book presents the essence of our Zen way.”

Grace Schireson

author of Zen Women: Beyond Tea Ladies, Iron Maidens, and Macho Masters

“A wonderful book—full of wonder about the deepest meaning of being human. Katagiri’s penetrating understanding and illuminating Dharma beam shines through you, and in this light you may discover deeper truths leading to your own awakened life.”
Light That Shines through Infinity: Zen and the Energy of Life

Dainin Katagiri

The Light That Shines through Infinity: Zen and the Energy of Life

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