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See Firethroat Press for publications that support the classes and study groups offered at MSZC.

Firethroat Press is an independent publishing company dedicated to providing novel, interesting, and practical resources for Zen studies.

Its three debut books are: The Tale of Zen Master Bho Li, Dokusan with Dogen: Timeless Lessons in Negotiating the Way, and Tending the Fire: An Introspective Guide to Zen Awakeningas well as study guides and a variety of free downloads. Three additional titles are planned for publication in the winter/spring of 2012-2013.

Firethroat Press has plans to expand its catalog, increase the selection of offerings for individual or group study, as well as to publish new books and study guides by a variety of author/practitioners whose voices might otherwise remain unheard.

About Debut Books
The Tale of Zen Master Bho Li by Barbara Verkuilen is the story of an 8 year-old orphan who becomes a beloved Zen master. Meet the cast of memorable companions who assist him on his journey in learning three lessons for an awakened life. Evocative themes are deftly conveyed through endearing characters in this beautifully illustrated, winsome Zen fable.

Dokusan with Dogen: Timeless Lessons in Negotiating the Way by Barbara Verkuilen ten essays skillfully employs an aspect of Master Dogen’s teaching to clarify oftentimes misunderstood tenets of Zen philosophy, such as non-attachment, selflessness, emptiness, and requisites for authentic practice. Dokusan with Dogen blends modern scientific findings, Zen lore, and contemporary anecdotes to provide a unique formula that is entertaining and informative.

Tending the Fire: An Introspective Guide to Zen Awakening by Dale and Barbara Verkuilen is offered as a skillful means for studying the constituents of self before and after transformative experiences. The application of this model assists practitioners in learning to trust their deepest intuition, as well as the autonomous nature of the healing process. It offers an innovative skillful means called the Resolution Sequence that conveys information that assists practitioners with structuring, organizing, and understanding the process of awakening.