A. Rivera reviewed Sit down and shut up by Brad Warner
Review of 'Sit down and shut up' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This was my first Brad Warner book. I will admit that the title caught my eye when it comes to the reason why I picked it up. I am glad I picked it up. Warner does two things in this book. One, it is a travelogue for a punk bands reunion in Cleveland; Warner was a member of the band Zero Defects. Two, he is writing a commentary on an ancient Buddhist text by a man named Dogen. In between those two things, he provides insights, comments, and lessons on Zen Buddhism practice and beliefs. Warner writes in a plain, direct style with a tone that is not the usual guru tone. He expounds on all sorts of topics from religion to death to sex and managing your anger. For me, it was a good book to read as it gave me some things to think about. I probably need …
This was my first Brad Warner book. I will admit that the title caught my eye when it comes to the reason why I picked it up. I am glad I picked it up. Warner does two things in this book. One, it is a travelogue for a punk bands reunion in Cleveland; Warner was a member of the band Zero Defects. Two, he is writing a commentary on an ancient Buddhist text by a man named Dogen. In between those two things, he provides insights, comments, and lessons on Zen Buddhism practice and beliefs. Warner writes in a plain, direct style with a tone that is not the usual guru tone. He expounds on all sorts of topics from religion to death to sex and managing your anger. For me, it was a good book to read as it gave me some things to think about. I probably need to read it again to get some things or understand them better. Nice thing also is that you do not have to be Buddhist to appreciate and enjoy the book. The book inspires readers and teachers them. Overall, it is one I recommend.
