This is the 4th of a planned 10 book epic fantasy series. He somehow maintains a superhuman level of efficiency in writing. Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson (Book 4 in the Stormlight Archives series) I'm about halfway through both of these, but I think they're both great. But monks are human too, and on some occasions sneak over the temple walls for some fun outside.īoth of these transfer to you the "feel" of these places. It covers in detail the day-to-day experience of it, such as collapsing on temple grounds from lack of sleep during particularly demanding meditation sessions. It's about a foreigner who leaves his life behind and joins a zen monastery in Japan. Second one is "The Empty Mirror: Experiences in a Japanese Zen Monastery". Also just plenty of interesting little tidbits on day-to-day life. What it's like to have your entire business or house confiscated. What it's like to grow up while having family in a labor camp. I love these books that really transport you there, like having a really good friend explain things to you casually.įirst of these is "Street of Eternal Happiness: Big City Dreams Along a Shanghai Road". Two books that describe what it's like to be somewhere else, living a different kind of life.
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