Reviews

I am right now aching with the depth and beauty of this writing. The clarity of organization is light in the mind. I read the entire book as a message straight from the spirit. It has taught me and moved me towards more surrender to the greater Spirit and the realms the author has visited to bring back such treasure.

—M. J. Lore

“Beautiful work. Inestimably well done.”

—Andre Satie

Some 2500 years ago, the sage called Lao-Tzu (Laozi) left his China to begin life as an 80-year-old hermit. He left the realm of words for the wordless world of the mystic. Before departing, however, he inscribed his wisdom in 5000 ideographs now collected as the Tao Te Ching. Lao-Tzu at the Border explores not only the basic tenets of Taoism, but shows also how the wise master’s vision relates to the insights and practices of contemplatives and mystics of all cultural and spiritual backgrounds. His teaching also serves as a major cornerstone of the grand tradition known as the Perennial Philosophy.

“On nearly every page, there are at least two profound things that you could take inward with you for a deep meditation.”

—L. M. Anderson

Author Biography

John Richard Sack was born in Springfield, Ohio. He now lives in southern Oregon. He earned a BA in English from Yale University and an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Washington.

As a young man, John spent two years as a Trappist monk under the tutelage of Thomas Merton, his novice master at Our Lady of Gethsemane Abbey in Kentucky. In the 1970s, he trained in a Hindu ashram in Ganeshpuri, India. Spiritual awakening and transformation are common themes in both his fiction and nonfiction books.

He is the author of the internationally acclaimed novel: "The Franciscan Conspiracy" and a companion work, "Angel's Passage." "The Wolf in Winter" is a fictional tale of the early career of Francis of Assisi. His nonfiction "Yearning for the Father" and "Mystic Mountain" are guides to contemplative prayer, the culmination of decades of research and reflection and his exploration of numerous spiritual traditions.

John's loving companion is Christin Lore Weber, author of many books related to spiritual growth. Their blended family includes Bjorn Kristian, Jeff & Karen, Bryana & Patrick and their beautiful daughter Zoe.