Download or read book Miniatures of a Zen Master written by Robert Aitken and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Aitken has taught Zen Buddhist practice for over forty years, has written more than a dozen books, and has worked for peace as a political activist throughout his life. In this book, Aitken offers a collection of 266 short texts, including parables, quotations, commentaries and stories. These ''miniatures'' distill a life devoted to teaching and awareness, to being present, showing up, and making a difference.