Brain Haycock was a cabdriver--who happened to be a Buddhist. During the course of his career as a cabdriver, he learned that each fare provided an opportunity to learn the life lessons of the Buddha. So, hop in and buckle up; we'll be making several stops on this trip. We're off on our journey to self-discovery, passing through the precepts, the four noble truths, taking a hard left to stop and get coffee--where we'll learn a few breathing techniques to bolster our patience--all the while watching for ambulances and bikers, focusing our attention and awareness so that we can arrive at our destination in good time and in one piece. Here are stories from everyday life that demonstrate how we can all benefit from a little Buddhist philosophy or practice. With each chapter focusing on a specific topic, readers will learn to coast their way to building a life routine, focusing the mind, calming themselves with breathing exercises, and much much more.
Dharma Road: A Short Cab Ride to Self Discovery, Brian Haycock, Hampton Roads Publishing, Paperback, 2010, 241 Pages, $16.95
Brian Haycock lives in Austin, Texas, where he has worked mainly for nonprofit organizations. He enjoys running (especially in the summer heat), hiking and reading stories of all kinds. His crime and suspense stories have appeared in Thuglit, Nefarious, Yellow Mama, Amarillo Bay, Reflection's Edge, Darkest Before the Dawn, Pulp Pusher, Swill, and other highly respectable publications. Unlike the people he writes about, he is law-abiding and reasonably sane. Really. His book about modern Zen practice, Dharma Road, is published by Hampton Roads Publishing. Check him out at ondharmaroad.blogspot.com.
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