Questions from the City, Answers from the Forest: Simple Lessons You Can Use from a Western Buddhist Monk
Sumano, born Jeffrey Phillips, addresses an immense range of questions derived from conversations held over many years on subjects including monasticism, sexuality, the self, and memory. Sumano's absolute clarity about his origins and his own limitations gives him a singular freedom as a spiritual adviser, and his replies embody patience, compassion, and good humor as well as good sense. His advice is well suited to the ears of a Western audience. For most collections strong in spirituality.Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.