James Ishmael Ford is a prominent Zen teacher and author of seven influential works on Zen and spirituality, including his ?trilogy of the Zen way?: Zen at the End of Religion (Monkfish), If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break (Wisdom), and The Intimate Way of Zen (Shambhala). This is his first work of fiction reflecting decades of Zen study and teaching. He lives in Tujunga (Los Angeles County), CA.