{"title":"Susan Murphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Susan Murphy, a distinguished voice in the realm of Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality. Susan Murphy has carved a niche for herself with profound insights and eloquence, delving into themes that explore the depths of human experience and spiritual awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works, including the evocative piece \u003cem\u003eA Fire Runs through All Things\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers on a journey through the intricacies of faith, mindfulness, and personal transformation. With each page, Murphy weaves narratives that illuminate the interconnectedness of all things, stirring the soul and engaging the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seeker on a spiritual path or a curious explorer of profound ideas, Susan Murphy’s writings offer valuable perspectives that resonate deeply and encourage introspection. Immerse yourself in her collection and discover the wisdom that flows through her compelling stories and thoughtful reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection today and experience the transformative power of Susan Murphy’s literary contributions to the world of spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-fire-runs-through-all-things-by-susan-murphy-9781645471080","title":"A Fire Runs through All Things","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time of climate emergency, Zen koans show us how crisis itself can reveal the regenerative openness of life, mind, and being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePubWest 2023 Book Design Award (Silver)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Fire Runs through All Things\u003c\/em\u003e explores how Zen koans, a tradition of holistic inquiry based on \"encounter stories\" from East Asia's most radical Buddhist tradition, can guide us through the climate crisis. Susan Murphy posits that koans help us enter the realm of not-knowing, from which acceptance and possibility freely emerge. These koans offer intimate, mythic, artful, playful, provocative, humorous, and fierce methods to engage with the work of protecting and healing our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe koans initially direct our focus toward ourselves and the very nature of \"self.\" Until we perceive \"self\" as an open question rather than an unquestioned certainty, we remain external observers, attempting to engineer solutions to the \"climate crisis,\" unaware that we exist within a reality without an outside—a vast ocean of transformative energy. Are we willing to relinquish our desire for absolute control and fearlessly navigate our intense feelings about a suffering earth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to employing dozens of traditional and new koans, Murphy highlights the lesser-known Zen resonance with the world's oldest continuous body of indigenous wisdom, encapsulated in the nuanced Australian Aboriginal word \u003cem\u003eCountry\u003c\/em\u003e. Drawing on her collaboration with Uncle Max (Dulumunmun) Harrison, a respected Yuin Elder, Murphy demonstrates how this ancient source of intelligence corroborates the aliveness of the earth and the kinship of all beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607550251244,"sku":"9781645471080","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23615133482773.jpg?v=1751498823"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/susan-murphy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}