Dharma Delight

Abstract artist and Zen practitioner Rodney Greenblat uses lighthearted narrative and vivid pop art paintings to celebrate the joys of living life from the inside out Additional Reviews: "I followed the way of Dharma Delight, pondering it as it simply discussed philosophical questions, wondering how I fit in with it all…and discovered that I was more in tune with the philosophy of Buddhism than I had previously thought." — It's a Wonderful Rife blog "Rodney is an enlightened being, a genius and a marvellous storyteller. It is easy to cast aside doubt and delusion when this book is in your hands. Many small delights on every page add up to a Very Great Delight!" — Marthe Jocelyn, author of A Big Dose of Lucky and What We Hide "…a joyful exploration of Buddhist teachings through the use of graphic novel style illustrations and short stories. It is a feel-good look at the path to enlightenment, making use of gentle humor to explain spiritual concepts…Wonderful food for any mama's soul, and would be great to introduce older kids to Buddhism as well." — All Done Monkey blog "This colorful, fun, and gorgeous meditation on Buddhism is sure to delight anybody who encounters it! Rodney's fantastical style makes this a true work of art, as well as an informative volume for those who are practicing, or even just curious about Zen." — Abby Denson, comic artist, musician and author of A Cool Japan Guide "The book is powerful in its simplicity. The illustrations are lively, yet juxtaposed beautifully against the serious topic." — Sukasa Reads blog "Greenblat squeezes loads of element and tiny, practically hidden prose messages into each vibrant piece of art his style is a unique variety of pop art, someplace amongst the neon, day-glo of the 1980s and the comedian e-book reproductions of Lichtenstein." — Techninja (BoingBoing) "…we think many of our regulars(who are Anime and JPop enthusiasts among other things Japan-related) might like this review and the book itself, given its quirky and visual approach to a traditional subject—Buddhism & Zen" — YokoDana Kimono blog Japan Reference "Zen teaching, long known for its spiritual humor, here finds vibrantly new, playfully authentic life. When Original Face meets Original Mind we are in for a treat. Dharma Delight is a wonderfully unique and quite genuine Zen book like no other." — Rafe Martin, Zen teacher and author of The Banyan Deer and Endless Path "The most important thing, the bottom line: the images are FUN! You will never look at any depiction of the temple guardians in the same way after reading this book!" — Unpeaceful Buddhist blog "If you are well versed in the philosophies you may enjoy Greenblat's modern interpretations. If you have the gift of sight you will at the very least enjoy the illustrations which are fantastic." — The Koa Yoga Studio "You can kind of think of it as a primer for Zen. It does a pretty good job of giving you a healthy introduction without putting you to sleep." — JLPT Boot Camp blog In Dharma Delight, abstract artist and Zen practitioner Rodney Greenblat uses lighthearted narrative and vivid pop art paintings to celebrate the joys of living life from the inside out. Part graphic guide, part personal testimony, part art book, Dharma Delight illustrates how seeking the path of compassion and acceptance can be as zany and exuberant as it is profound. It is a happy exploration of Buddhist Enlightenment—what it is, where to seek it—and how to recognize the perfection in ourselves. A great option for Zen beginners and experienced practitioners alike, sutras (teachings), Bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) and jataka tales (parables) are presented in a way that's simple, upbeat and fun to read. The original paintings—some new, some already known on the New York art scene and elsewhere—are an imaginative and affirming mind's-eye view of Buddhist teaching. Together, the words and illustrations are a warm and cheerful invitation to newcomers and a cool splash of refreshment to any traveler on the road to enlightenment.