Stumbling Toward Enlightenment - by Geri Larkin (Paperback)

About the Book

Described by the author as "accessible Zen", "Stumbling Toward Enlightenment" evolved out of the frequent requests which Larkin has received for written copies of the dharma talks she gave at the Ann Arbor Buddhist Temple and the Chicago Zen Buddhist temple in 1995 and 1996. In the book, Larkin shares Buddhist teachings from the Dhammapada which she hopes will help readers "walk a little straighter, fly a little sooner".

Book Synopsis

A humorous and honest collection of Buddhist wisdom from a Western beginner'­s perspective.

Instead of promising a straight and clear path to enlightenment, author and teacher Geri Larkin shows us that even stumbling along that path can lead to self-discovery and awakening, especially if we prize the journey and not the destination. With candor, affection, and earthy wisdom, Larkin shares her experiences as a beginning and continuing Buddhist. This spirituality classic shows any seeker that it's possible to stumble, smile, and stay Zen through it all.

About the Author

GERI LARKIN founded the Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple in Detroit in 1999 and served as its guiding teacher until 2005. She has written 11 books on Buddhism and has been a practicing Buddhist for 20 years. She currently lives a meditative life in Eugene, Oregon.