"What gives Thomas's perspective so much weight is that it carries the rare and undeniable authority of one who has seen firsthand the extremes of both good and evil that lie in the human soul." - What Is Enlightenment? It was a long time coming but worth the wait, especially in this time of war and rampant violence." - Turning Wheel "Let me start by simply recommending that you buy, read, and think about Claude Anshin Thomas's book, At Hell's Gate. "This gripping spiritual memoir bears witness to the transforming meditation and mindfulness in the life of a Vietnam Veteran." - Spirituality and Health "Thomas's presentation of this difficult experience is searingly honest." - Shambhala Sun A new afterword by the author reflecting on how the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are affecting soldiers-and offering advice on how to help returning soldiers to cope with their combat experiences.Discussion questions for reading groups."Everyone has their own experience of violence, calamity, or trauma." With simplicity and power, this book offers timeless teachings on how we can all find healing, and it presents practical guidance on how mindfulness and compassion can transform our lives. "Everyone has their Vietnam," Thomas writes.
At Hell's Gate is not only a gripping coming-of-age story but a spiritual travelogue from the horrors of combat to the discovery of inner peace-a journey that inspired Thomas to become a Zen monk and peace activist who travels to war-scarred regions around the world. In this raw and moving memoir, Claude Thomas describes his service in Vietnam, his subsequent emotional collapse, and his remarkable journey toward healing.
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