[Buddha-l] Fwd: Claude Anshin Thomas

[Jim Peavler]

Since such a large number of buddha-hellites are Neuvo Mejicanos I 
thought I would post this.

Seriously, you might check out the website and the book.

This IS on topic.

Seiju can  be reached at seiju at azc.org

Begin forwarded message:
>
> Hello,
>
> Claude Anshin Thomas is a Soto Monk who has written a book about his
> discovery of the power of Buddhism to heal the horrors of war.  He was 
> a
> volunteer in the Vietnam War and returned home still struggling with 
> the
> conflict.  Buddhism helped him find his way clear of that confusion 
> and he
> hopes his experience will inspire other people to find their way free 
> from
> conflict.
>
> He is doing a book tour and will speak at the Zen Center this Tuesday
> evening, 7 - 9 pm, after our regular zazen.  There is no charge for the
> presentation, though a donation to his organization would be 
> appreciated.
>
> You can read an interview with Thomas at
> http://www.newconnexion.net/article/11-04/hellsgate.html.  The 
> organization
> he has established, the Zaltho Foundation, can be studied at
> http://www.zaltho.org/about/sop.html.
>
> Contact the Zen Center if you have any questions.
>
> Seiju
>