I Had a Good Teacher

Longtime Zen abbot shares the wisdom of his teacher, who brought Zen to the West and wrote the classic Zen Mind, Beginner's MindI Had a Good Teacherinterweaves Les Kayes Dharma talks with personal stories to reveal the subtleties of integrating Zen practice into a life of work and family. It includes fascinating memories of Suzuki Roshi and short writings about events at the zendo, including the time Steve Jobs visited Les for guidance integrating work and spiritual practice. I Had a Good Teacheris an excellent introduction to Zen in daily life, a warm portrait of a great Zen teacher, and a reminder to meditators to return to basics, keep their meditation real, and practice awareness all day long. I Had a GoodTeacher isa marvelous collection of Les Kayes talks and writings. I can feel his authenticity and deep understanding. Those who study with himin person or through this bookhave a good teacher. David Chadwick, author of Crooked Cucumber: The Life and Zen Teachings of Shunryu Suzukiand Tassajara StoriesWhat a wonderful book.... direct and deep, real and rich, filled with down-to-earth wisdom. Enjoy reading about something that could change your life.Roshi Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center, and author ofStanding at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage MeetIn this lovely plainspoken book, Les offers the spirit of Suzuki Roshi Zen. Sometimes enigmatic, sometimes sweet, sometimes with stories of the past, sometimes timeless wisdom.all passed on to you with a kind heart.Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life