“For anybody looking for a printed manual of instructions in the art of living sanely in this world, this book offers clear and precise to-the-point directions. Wondrous old friend Yoshin ages well, and to sip his brandy of words is to drink ambrosia with Buddha.”—Yogen Michael Faber, Jewish chaplain and director of Hillel at Ithaca College

“I first met David fifty-three years ago in Central Park. Shortly after, we lived together in an ashram in upstate New York, where he became my first significant teacher. I was drawn to his mind—his rare ability to transform confusion into clarity. His wisdom was always infused with humor, humility, and boldness. And he walked the talk. After three years, our paths diverged—I became a psychotherapist, while he was drawn to Zen. Yet, over the years, we remained close friends. Though our daily practices differed, our shared commitment to clarity, truth, and compassion kept us connected. Reading his newest book filled me with awe, reminding me once again of the profound impact of his insights. His reflections will surely guide and inspire anyone who longs for truth and clarity.”—Mitch Bobrow, psychotherapist and author of Views from the Tightrope

“Yoshin Radin is a wise, old guy who is a truly one of the best writers on Zen Buddhism existent. He clearly speaks to truth but also likes to crack a few jokes along the way. He was very close to death not long ago. I suspect that looking over toward the edge sharpened his focus more than a little.”—Gordon MacLean, retired clinical psychologist