Arthur Braverman studied at Antaiji temple in Japan under Uchiyama Roshi from 1970 to 1975. He is an author and translator, whose works include Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui, and the novel, Dharma Brothers Kodo and Tokujoo. He lives in Ojai, California.
For more information, please visit the following link for purchasing options for some of Arthur's books (you can also check out your local independent bookstore):
https://greenapplebooks.com/search?q=arthur%20braverman
We discussed volunteering with the Peace Corps in Nigeria and his early experiences with Zen in Japan, Uchiyama Roshi and his lessons on old age and death, writing historical fiction vs translation, independence and recognizing zazen as your teacher, and the importance of keeping your ideals in check and seeing what happens when you just sit.
