Urban Dharma
"A Memoir - The Life & Work Of
Kusala Bhikshu"
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"Set in the urban tapestry of Los Angeles, CA. American monk
Kusala Bhikshu takes readers on a journey through the heart of
practical Buddhism. The wins and losses, successes' and
failures, the insights and blind spots of compassion and
kindness.
He invites us into his world of twenty years of volunteer
work in the most unlikely places: juvenile hall, prison yards,
hospice rooms, and alongside the police as a ride-along
chaplain.
Kusala shares the
power of Buddhist principles in the midst of everyday chaos.
With wit and wisdom, he demonstrates how compassion, patience,
and kindness can be a practice in the most
challenging of circumstances.
Each chapter serves as a testament to
the viability of Buddhist teachings." -- Black Boat Media
Kusala Bhikshu, LA Times,
Tuesday, February 18, 1997 /
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Reviews -- "I'm finding your
book both interesting and well written, and I like the way you
gently weave in your Buddhist reflections on what you're seeing
or experiencing." - Fr. William Skudlarek, OSB, Secretary
General of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue
"This book is
good! I'm enjoying it... I've had to put the book down and
reflect on simple but profound sentences like this, "It reminded
me that the seed of ignorance and delusion are carried deeply
within us, and have potential to take root at anytime" (page
68). The book provokes contemplation and reflection... Thank
you!" - Horton M.
"I just finished your book - it was
wonderful. Thank you (and Rebecca!) for writing it. You both
have done a great service to the world by documenting a life of
kindness and compassion. You are an inspiration to laypeople
like me." - Ben N.
"I have been
following Kusala Bhikshu on Facebook for a couple years and was
interested to read more about his life as a Buddhist monk who
lives in a meditation center in the Koreatown section of Los
Angeles. Overall, this is a book about one man’s journey into
kindness and compassion in working to reduce suffering. The book
presented a gateway to reflect more deeply on life choices,
Buddhist teachings, and the value of the here and now." - Ron J.
"It’s very well written and
insightful. It feels intimate and authentic. I particularly like
the balance of Buddhist thinking and humor." - Kev R.
"I finished it. It’s a great read and a
very subtle Buddhist guide." - Weber B.
Kusala's Homepage
Publisher: Black Boat Media LLC
Publication date: 03/20/2024
Pages: 230
