Paradoxical and puzzling, illuminating and intriguing, elusive and amusing-Eastern wisdom can be all of these and more. Here are more than four hundred quotations and sayings from both ancient and modern Eastern masters as well as words from some great like-minded Western thinkers and artists. Each one will inspire your imagination, peel away your preconceptions, and lead your mind toward clarity. You'll pause and ponder, reflect and ruminate, until, quite suddenly, you may smile with new understanding as your mind and spirit (which are really one) enter the gate of understanding. ******************************* Monk: "I have just entered the monastery. Please give me some guidance."..... Master: "Have you eaten your rice gruel?"..... Monk: "Yes, I've eaten." ..... Master: "Then go wash your bowl." ..... Zen Mondo ******************************************** When you get there, there isn't a there there. - Gertrude Stein - from Amzon