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A poetic classic from a major figure of American Zen.Zen Vows for Daily Life is a collection of gathas, vows in verse form for daily practice, similar to prayers or affirmations for use at home, at work, and in the meditation hall itself. Reciting these poetic vows can help us be fully present in each moment and each activity of our lives. These gathas serve as gentle reminders to return again and again to our highest aspirations, with acceptance, joy, and compassion - for ourselves and all beings. Zen Vows for Daily Life will be a steadfast companion in keeping the reader inspired and committed on their spiritual path. "Each act in a Buddhist monastery - washing up, putting on clothes, entering the Buddha hall, sitting down for meditation, getting up from meditation - receives its own Dharma poem.