Woops, no you don't ma'am! I said he was "warm and fuzzy," and I said zen was austere. I think each one has value according to circumstance and taste.
Thich Nat Hanh is a lot deeper and smarter than I am and I can't call him "light."
I also like Pema Chodron, which sometimes surprises me, although sometimes I think she's a bit steeply priced.
Someone else you might like - it's been far too long since I read her - is Charlotte Joko Beck's "Nothing Special" or "Everyday Zen." These are nice meditations. Your library or used bookstore might have them; I bought my copies at least ten years ago, but they're still in print.
I'm glad you reminded me of Beck. She will be good reading this evening.
But - please, no, don't think I called Thich Nhat Hanh "light."
Last edited by Mellowicious; 10/10/08 01:49 AM.
