“Amidst Tim Burkett’s insights into Buddhism and life, there emerges a wonderful, intimate picture of Shunryu Suzuki. I learned a lot from this book.”—David Chadwick, author of Crooked Cucumber: The Life and Zen Teaching of Shunryu Suzuki
“Fresh and personal and full of great stories culled from a life devoted to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. A wonderful testament.” —Red Pine, author of Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits
“I have long been aware of Tim Burkett’s deep respect and appreciation for his teacher, Suzuki Roshi. Now I know why. Here’s a touching account of how great an impact one life can have upon another.” —Steve Hagen, author of Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs
“Enjoy this wonderful, useful, profound yet modest book that expresses the true spirit of Zen. It and its warm-hearted author are blessings for the world, and I am honored and very pleased to introduce them to you.”—from the foreword by Norman Fischer, author of Training in Compassion