Breath Sweeps Mind: The Intimate Heart of Zen

In a poetic reflection from an awakened insight, the 13th-century Zen master Keizan Jokin wrote: "Most people want to have pure clarity, but sweep as you will, you cannot empty the mind." On Breath Sweeps Mind Jakusho Kwong presents his inspired response to this Zen paradox to offer you an "Everyday Zen" that you can practice right now. Join this dharma successor to the late Shunryu Suzuki-roshi for a refreshing and easily accessible transmission of Zen practice to help you turn your radiance inward, and bring the gifts of wisdom, love, and compassion to yourself, your family and friends, and all of society.

Jakusho Kwong-Roshi

Jakusho Kwong was born in Santa Rosa in 1935 and began studying Zen with Shunryu Suzuki-roshi, author ofZen Mind, Beginner's Mind, in 1960. He received ordination at San Francisco Zen Center in 1970, and established Sonoma Mountain Zen Center in 1973 as his commemoration to his teacher. Jakusho Kwong completed Dharma transmission in 1978 through Hoitsu Suzuki-roshi at Rinsoin, Japan. This authorized him as Dharma successor to Suzuki-roshi's lineage. Jakusho Kwong has taught throughout the U. S. and has traveled for the past 15 years to Iceland and Poland to lead retreats for affiliate groups. He is the author of No Beginning, No End.