Now Available - My New Book: BUILDING the FUTURE BUDDHA ...

[Jundo]

To welcome the future and this New Year ...

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BUILDING the FUTURE BUDDHA:

The Zen of A.I., Genes, Saving the World,
and Travel to the Stars.


Kindle E-Book available for pre-order right now, for publication January 1st ...

... Paperback to be available from January 2nd ...



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The world is changing. Zen and Buddhist insights, timeless wisdom gathered over centuries, can help guide us in our lives today and in the prudent use of new technologies, nurturing a calm and serene world, prosperous yet existing in harmony with nature, a healthy, contented and good society for the centuries to come.

Let Zen inspire us to sometimes step back from our machines and digital devices, returning to the simple and old-fashioned ways, the slow ways, because they are beautiful ways. In the rush for improvement, let us learn to sit still sometimes and rest from our goals, drop the quest for constant upgrades and efficiency, restrain the endless hunger for progress, and turn off the flashing lights and ceaseless noise.

At the same time, if employed well, technology and medicine can help us bring true peace, an end to most wars and violence committed in anger, cures for diseases, ecological balance, greater love and empathy among people and for all beings, increased charity, remedies for poverty and homelessness, and the attainment of other goals for good in the world as long dreamed of by Buddhists and caring people of many religions and philosophies.

Tomorrow’s technologies will change Buddhism too. AI and robotics, bio-engineering and physical enhancements, genetics and nano-implants, virtual reality and new media, medical miracles and manufacturing marvels, extended lifespans and expanded minds will make many of Buddhism’s most fabulous ideals realizable. Zen will be practiced, programmed, bred and wired in; enlightenment will move as chemistry and light across neural fibers and optical fibers.

Review by Prof. Steven Heine, Historian of Japanese Buddhism and Zen:

"Jundo Cohen helps us lift Buddhism from the realm of dusty caves and reclusive locations in order to envision a future ... new technologies and the complicated kinds of decision-making that must be faced."

Thank you again to all who assisted in its writing and creation, including those who helped with long hours of editing and formatting and those who provided so many helpful comments, opinions and insights over the past two years.



Gassho, Jundo

stlah

PS - PLEASE POST REVIEWS after you read it ... (most especially and hopefully, if you liked it! )

[Kaitan]

Awesome, I'll order my copy in Kindle

Gasshō

stlah, Bernal

[Jundo]

Awesome, I'll order my copy in Kindle

Gasshō

stlah, Bernal

A couple of tips and corrections on chemistry which you offered awhile back are reflected in the final manuscript, Bern.

Gassho, Jundo

stlah

[Bion]

Ah! Great!

Gassho
Sat and lah

[Suuko]

Looking forward to it.

Gassho,
Suuko.

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[Do Mi]

Congratulations, Jundo!!!!

Do Mi
sat and lah

[Washin]

Gassho
Washin
stlah

[Ryumon]

Web browsers will flag the book site as not secure, because HTTPS is not enabled. Make sure to do this (or have a server roshi set it up).

Also, I would recommend that the book site have an About the Author section, with a photo, and stating your credentials. You can use the same info as on the Amazon page.

Also, the link only goes to Amazon.com. There's a way to set it up so it redirects to the local Amazon site when someone clicks; if you can't do that, have links to different Amazons so people can get the book easily. As I mentioned in an email, you should set up an Amazon affiliate account. If you do, and create accounts for multiple countries, the affiliate link will automatically redirect to the local Amazon when someone clicks.

Gassho,

Ryūmon (Kirk)

Sat Lah

[Kokuu]

Well done for bringing it to fruition. I hope it gets the reception you would like.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Kaiku]

Awesome and wonderful!

I’m getting my copy.

Gassho
Kaiku
Sat today and LaH


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[Onsho]

So exciting!
Congratulations Jundo! How are you feeling about it?

Gassho
Keith
Satlah

[Jundo]

So exciting!
Congratulations Jundo! How are you feeling about it?

Gassho
Keith
Satlah

I am content.

Gassho, J

stlah

[Doshin]

Doshin
Stlah

[Shinshi]

Congratulations Jundo! You must be so pleased, you have worked diligently to get it published. I truly hope it sells well and people really like what you have to say. Very inspirational.

Gassho, Shinshi

SaT-LaH

[Hōzan]

Looking forward!

Gassho, Michael
Satlah

[Seiko]

Gasshō
Seiko
Stlah

[Jippou]

Oh my goodness, I saw John Cobb and about had a heart attack because I thought for an instant it was the process theologian John Cobb lol. Not him. Congrats Jundo!
Gassho, Jason
SAT


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[Tai Do]

That’s great, Jundo. I will order mine now!
Gassho,
Tai Do
Satlah

[Onkai]

Congratulations, Jundo. I've pre-ordered the Kindle copy.

Gassho, Onkai
Sat lah

[Jundo]

Dear All ...

As the ebook is available from today, and with the paperbook available tomorrow (January 2nd), Amazon A.I. has already rewarded my book about its fellow A.I.s (maybe a kind of artificial nepotism?) with the following ...

Anyway, please recall that every thing, being and moment in the universe (and at Amazon) is always #1 at being just that thing, being or moment.

Gassho, J

stlah

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[Jundo]

Dear All,

I am content to report that the paperback is now available too, if you prefer ink over ebook ... for those who are "old school" in reading their books about "the future" ...

Building the Future Buddha
(Paper and Ebook Link)

Gassho, J

stlah

[Shokai]

Thanks Jundo; Paperback arriving on Wednesday

js/stlah

[DGF]

Thank you Jundo, i will order my copy!!

Gassho
Diana
SAT

[Hōzan]

Only halfway through the third chapter, but really enjoying the book!
Well written. Exciting ideas.

Gassho, Michael
satlah

[Tokan]

Paperback on it's way to NZ!

Gassho, Tokan

satlah

[Anthony]

Gasshō, Jundo, I'm away from home so I just got the book on Kindle, but my physical copy has been ordered and should be delivered soon. Excited to read!

Thanks,
-Anthony
Satlah

[Meishin]

How lovely to see this!

Gassho, Meishin
stlah

[Rick]

Perfect timing! I am ready to start reading a new book tonight. I just bought the kindle version.

Gassho,

Rick

STLAH

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[Shokai]

Paperback arrived today; Interesting Intro.

gassho, shokai
stlah

[Ankai]

Of course, I'm going to order it. Just out of curiosity, will it be going on the Priests' training reading list?

ST
LAH

[Jundo]

Of course, I'm going to order it. Just out of curiosity, will it be going on the Priests' training reading list?

ST
LAH

No, I don't think so. It is not that kind of book.

Gassho. Jundo

stlah

[Rich]

Got your book and will get back with you when I finish. May take awhile cause I only read a little before sleep

Sat lah


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[Jundo]

Got your book and will get back with you when I finish. May take awhile cause I only read a little before sleep

Oh, my book will certainly help you doze off!

Gassho, J

stlah

[DGF]

Just got my copy in the mail.

Thank you, for this piece of information,

Gassho
Diana
Satlah

[ZenKen]

Congratulations, Roshi! I will add it to my (ever-expanding) list.

Gassho

ZenKen (Anna)
sat/lah

[Jinyo]

On my Amazon wish list
Well done on bringing your ideas to fruition, takes a lot of work to write/publish a book.



Jinyo

sat today

[Rich]

Read 50 pages slowly. Getting into it

Sat/lah


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[Sharan]

Dear Jundo,

Huge congratulations on releasing a book. I didn't know it was available on January 1st; I would have bought it earlier. Kindle copy snagged, and once it's read, I'll surely have some questions and leave that review. Props to your team on the landing page for the book; it's really well put together. The fine presentation will work wonders for the promotion of the whole idea.

Gassho,

Sharan
SatToday/SjeoDanas

[Jundo]

Dear Jundo,

Huge congratulations on releasing a book. I didn't know it was available on January 1st; I would have bought it earlier. Kindle copy snagged, and once it's read, I'll surely have some questions and leave that review. Props to your team on the landing page for the book; it's really well put together. The fine presentation will work wonders for the promotion of the whole idea.

Gassho,

Sharan
SatToday/SjeoDanas

It is truly written for places like Bosnia and Herzegovina where once there was war, but war can become peace.

Gassho, J

stlah

[Hōzan]

Thank you, Jundo
I especially enjoyed the Star Trek chapter (XII ZEN at the END OF TIME) which to me put our practice in a new perspective.
Also greatly appreciated the insights and advice provided in the epilogue.

Gassho, Hōzan (Solenziz/Michael)
Satlah

[Jundo]

Thank you, Jundo
I especially enjoyed the Star Trek chapter (XII ZEN at the END OF TIME) which to me put our practice in a new perspective.
Also greatly appreciated the insights and advice provided in the epilogue.

Gassho, Hōzan (Solenziz/Michael)
Satlah

Thank you, Hōz.

If you get a chance, and feel moved to do so, please post an Amazon revue. It is helpful to people who have not read the book.

https://www.amazon.com/BUILDING-FUTU...=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Gassho, J

stlah

[Hōzan]

Thank you, Hōz.

If you get a chance, and feel moved to do so, please post an Amazon revue. It is helpful to people who have not read the book.

https://www.amazon.com/BUILDING-FUTU...=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Gassho, J

stlah

Happy to.
Left one on Amazon and one on Goodreads.

Gassho, Hōz
Satlah

[Rick]

I am about 1/3 through it. I am really enjoying it so far.

Gassho,
Rick
STLAH

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[Tai Shi]

My third book is nearly ready for its final edit; my wife helping me with editing; after her MA she worked as a newspaper editor. This book of poetry is my experience with the precepts. After my book I will read your book Jundo. I have purchased a copy already.
Gassho
sat/lah


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[Tai Shi]

I enjoyed your first book especially comparing with Jazz great and thoughtful discussion of poetic nature of Dogen.