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Instructions To The Cook: A Zen Master'S Lessons In Living A Life That Matters
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Zen Is Not Just About What We Do In The Meditation Hall, But What We Do In The Home, The Workplace, And The Community. That'S The Premise Of This Book: How To Cook What Zen Buddhists Call The Supreme MealLife. It Has To Be Nourishing, And It Has To Be Shared. And We Can Use Only The Ingredients At Hand. Inspired By The Thirteenthcentury Manual Of The Same Name By Dogen, The Founder Of The Japanese Soto Zen Tradition, This Book Teaches Us How We Can Enlarge The Family We'Re Feeding If We Just Use Some Imagination.Bernie Glassman Founded Greyston Bakery In Yonkers, New York, In 1982 To Employ Those Whom Other Companies Deem Unemployablethe Homeless, Excons, Recovering Addicts, Lowskill Individualswith The Belief That Investing In People, And Not Just Products, Does Pay. He Was Right. Greyston Has Evolved Into An $8 Millionayear Business With Clients All Over New York City. It Is The Sole Supplier Of Brownies To Ben & Jerry'S Ice Cream, And Has Even Sold Cakes To The White House.But Financial Profit Is Only One Of Two Bottom Lines That Greyston Is Committed To. The Other One Is Social Impact, And This Goal Is Certainly Being Met. The Bakery Enterprise Has Led To The Creation Of The Greyston Foundation, An Integrated Network Of Organizations That Provide Affordable Housing, Child Care, Counseling Services, And Health Care To Families In The Community. Using Entrepreneurship To Solve The Problems Of The Inner City, Greyston Has Become A National Model For Comprehensive Community Development. Its Giving Back Is More Than Just Sloughing Off A Percentage Of Its Profits And Donating It To Charity; It'S About Working With The Community'S Needs Right From The Beginningbringing Them From The Margins To The Core. As Its Company Motto Goes, We Don'T Hire People To Bake Brownies. We Bake Brownies To Hire People.This Book Is As Much A Selfmanual As A Business Manual, Addressing Such Concepts As Beginner'S Mind The Middle Way Of Sustainability The Hungry Ghosts Of Buddhism As A Picture Of All Humanity Working With Our Faults Indra'S Net And The Interconnectedness Of Life Leaving No Trace
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Instructions to the Cook'? A: The main theme of 'Instructions to the Cook' is the integration of Zen principles into everyday life, particularly in cooking and community engagement. It emphasizes how the act of cooking can embody the essence of life, nourishment, and sharing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Instructions to the Cook' is Bernie Glassman, who is known for founding Greyston Bakery and promoting social entrepreneurship.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Instructions to the Cook' have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 18, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Zen practice? A: Yes, 'Instructions to the Cook' addresses concepts like the Beginner's mind, making it accessible for those new to Zen practice.
- Q: Can this book be used as a business manual? A: Yes, it serves as both a self-manual and a business manual, discussing entrepreneurship and social impact alongside Zen teachings.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include any practical cooking instructions? A: While it does not focus solely on cooking recipes, it provides insights on how to approach cooking and life with a Zen mindset.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes individuals interested in Zen Buddhism, personal growth, and social entrepreneurship.