Tassajara Stories 1

Paul Lee quoted as calling founding of Zen Mt. Center,

“an important event in the history of religion in America”

The full quote is in Crooked Cucumber

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Suzuki further appealed to Grahame by writing out a quote from the brochure, turning its intent toward Grahame:

The establishment of a Zen monastery in the wilderness area near Carmel Valley is an important event in the history of religion in America. You are urged to join this oldest of ventures—the establishment of a community for the cultivation of the spirit. Only your support will make it possible.

   Paul Lee, Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Cruz