Brad Warner
5 books
About the Author
Brad Warner is a renowned Zen priest, punk rock bassist, and author who bridges the worlds of ancient Buddhist philosophy and modern counterculture. Ordained in the Soto Zen tradition, he spent years training in Japan under rigorous monastic discipline before returning to the United States to teach and write. Drawing from the teachings of Dogen, Japan's 13th-century Zen master, Warner demystifies Zen practice for contemporary audiences, emphasizing its practical applications in everyday life amid the chaos of the modern world. His unique perspective, informed by his experiences in the music scene and personal spiritual journeys, challenges conventional notions of enlightenment, time, space, and ethics. Through his accessible and irreverent prose, Warner invites readers to explore the depths of Zen without the barriers of dogma or pretense, making profound wisdom relatable and transformative.
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