Yong Zhi 
Poetic Leaps in Zen’S Journey of Enlightenment 

While the philosophical discussion of Zen spirituality reaches its limit, poetry offers an effective expression of the sublime experiences. From a poetic perspective, enlightenment is understood as poetic leaps in the spiritual journey, which brings people from the habitually or conventionally established world toward new horizons of consciousness. This leap is a breakthrough in the overall consciousness, rather than a progression in contemplative thought. Therefore, it cannot be adequately described through abstract representation, but poetry can metaphorically capture this leap and reveal both the spiritual meaning and the practical wisdom of enlightenment. This book will take you on this fantastic journey of enlightenment.

About the author

Dr. Yong Zhi, a professor of philosophy, has taught variety of humanity courses at universities both in China and the United States. He is also a published poet writing both in English and Chinese. He has recently published his new collection of poetry in Chinese titled The Spirit Beyond the Sky. Dr. Zhi is truly a renaissance person as he holds degrees in science and philosophy, and practices academia as well as spirituality across East and West.