In The Warming Rain, Sunshine: Reflections on the Path

An insightful view from trudging the Path of Engaged Buddhism in the Plum Village Tradition of poet, peace activist, and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, from a curious wide-eyed human numbed to some extent by the miracles happening all around him. A spiritual stepping stone to living in the Present Moment, this latest reflection in ever-lyrical prose and keen poetry by Daniel L. Smith sheds a warm dharma rain on enlightenment in the here and now. There is nothing to seek, nothing to attain, but the day to day endurance of smile, laughter, reconciliation, perseverance. The conditions for happiness are abundant in the midst of suffering. Written over the 2024 - 25 Rains retreat and during the Deer Park Monastery course "Who is Thich Nhat Hanh?" this personal, transformational experience chronicles the sunshine of insight passing from one to another with profound effects. Smith speaks openly from the heart about his life as a seeker, his stumbles, recovery, losses, successes and reconciliation. It is an unfinished tale.