Hardcore Zen

On the surface, it seems as though Zen and punk would have absolutely nothing to do with one another. The most common image that we usually have of Zen in the West is a serene, quiet, calmness, while punk is usually associated with the exact opposite of that However, over the course of the book, Warner paints a very convincing view of Zen as DIY religion - he makes a point to constantly stress the nature of Zen as a religion of questioning, searching, and thinking for oneself, rather than allowing others to determine what ‘truth' is. [return]If you're the type of person who has an interest in either Zen Buddhism or punk rock, this book would definitely be recommended - it helps give a fuller view of both of the two subjects.