In language that sings, former actor and playwright Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano communicates the essence of Buddhism in eighteen inspiring essays. Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano's reflections will appeal not only to novice and seasoned practitioners but also to those simply wanting to stretch their spirits on this modern literary exploration of the Buddha's eternal truths.
"Probably to most of us there have come exceptional, unworldly moments, like unsuspected deeps in a stream, when we fell through appearances - fell through ourselves - into an intuition of majesty and wonder...At such times we stretched our limits and reached - for what? A flick of questions and longings scattered like birds into the distance, leaving us waiting for some radiance to come back on the wind."

Landscapes of Wonder, Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano, Wisdom Publications, Paperback, 178 pages, $14.95

Nyanasobhano Bhikkhu (Leonard Price). Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Leonard Price graduated from Dartmouth College, where he majored in English. He subsequently worked as an actor and writer. In 1987 he ordained in Bangkok at Wat Mahadhatu and took the name Nyanasobhano Bhikkhu. He has spent time in Thailand and Sri Lanka, and currently resides in the United States.

Preface

1. In the Wilderness
2. Meditation in the Light of Day
3. Contemplation of a Once-Tree
4. Nothing Higher to Live For
5. Floodtime
6. Other Travelers
7. Earth Tones
8. Age and Wisdom
9. Renunciation
10. The Life of Honor
11. A Glimpse of a Crane
12. The Private Version
13. An Open View
14. Four Elements
15. The Question of Progress
16. Reading the News
17. Death and Chrysanthemums
18. Emblems of Dhamma


Index