Carlos O. Santacruz

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The Zen of Jesus Christ: Discerning The Kingdom of the Tao with The Dragon Eye of Zen (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The Zen of Jesus Christ: Discerning The Kingdom of the Tao with The Dragon Eye of Zen. Presenting The Secret Sayings of the Gospel of Thomas, together with their Zen Equivalent and Commentary. These are the Secret Words Pronounced by the Living Jesus that Didimus Judas Thomas wrote down. This is a bold, fascinating, thought-provoking modern day interpretation of the Apocryphal Gospel of Thomas from the point of view of zen Buddhism. Key spiritual elements are identified, compared and commented upon. Once esoteric or misunderstood meanings become transparent through the lens of zen. For those unfamiliar with the tenets of zen, something of a 'crash course' is presented, always with a pertinent, illuminating connection to Jesus' sayings. The more one learns of zen, the more it becomes obvious that Jesus was indeed a zen Master. By the end of the book, it becomes clear: Jesus' Kingdom of Heaven is found to be identical to the Way of the Tao, a potent, powerful and potentially life-changing revelation. May we all reach enlightenment, with this body, in this lifetime, Here and Now.

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Autor

Born on June 4th, 1958 in New York City, both parents from Havana, Cuba. Grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. PS. #5 School, Ferris H.S. 2 years, then Lebanon H.S. New Hampshire, as an ABC student, graduated 1976. Attended Rutgers, New Jersey but dropped out in 1978. Worked odd jobs in New Jersey, became auto mechanic. Left the north in 1980 and became resident of Miami, Florida. Again worked odd jobs, became locksmith for 7 years before securing position in Miami-Dade County, Building Maintenance at Police Dept. 30 years until the present. Varied interests, chess, music including classical, rock, jazz, etc. 'poor man's audiophile.' Self-taught and well read in most things Zen Buddhism, no formal training. Many years reading, sitting, learning, unlearning, contemplating navel. Stumbled across Elaine Pagels' works including 'The Gnostic Gospels' and 'Beyond Belief.' Read the Gospel of Thomas and became inspired to write a book reviewing same but from the point of view of zen. Thus 'The Zen of Jesus Christ' came to be, circa December, 2015. Carlos O. Santacruz continues to live and work in Miami, Florida with his wife and son.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Carlos O. Santacruz
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juni 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781311805195
• Artikelnr.: 48024959