This Truth Never Fails: A Zen Memoir in Four Seasons

"Writing in the spirit of Zen, Rynick reflects on daily life amid the change of the seasons. A Zen teacher and Universalist Unitarian, the author explores nature as well as his own life in the context of establishing a Zen temple in Massachusetts. 'what is most precious and sacred is right here,' he writes. 'all we have to do is turn towards it.' This short book features keen observations and a gentle charm; Rynick shows an ability to find grace in the smallest detail. Brief essays look at the intricacy of living things, the rewards of family and community, and ongoing efforts to find peace in a busy life. In one musing he sums up with remarkable brevity a central dilemma of writers. Some of Rynick's observations slip into the cliched ('I have no clue how I do what I do'), and he can get carried away with his conceits, but this writing in a crowded field of Buddhist-inspired reflections is served well by its simplicity." Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

"David Rynick is an engagingly honest writer. Tenderness infuses the whole work." Buddha Space

"This is a positive, thoughtful book that is written to inspire. In its quietly amusing and gently guiding way, it illustrates how simple tasks can be transformed into little gifts on a spiritual pathway." ForeWord Magazine

"With the ever-constant changing of the seasons as a guide, Rynick takes us on a journey, bearing witness to the simplicity and elegance of the everyday, the moment in hand, the singular and unique breath." SweepingZen.com

"David Rynick has a knack for converting Zen perspectives into beautiful prose. An extraordinarily perceptive paean to purposeful living." Richard Leider, bestselling author of The Power of Purpose and Repacking Your Bags

"David Rynick's wisdom comes through Zen, and then takes us beyond Zen into simple, creative, and joyful aliveness" Robert A. Jonas, author of Henri Nouwen

"Joyful, luminous, and illuminating — this book is intimacy itself." Prof. James Cordova, PhD, author of The Marriage Checkup

"With poetic prose and deep insight, with honesty and gentle humor, Rynick teaches without teaching." Whitney Stewart, author of Becoming Buddha

"Not only is it a work of deep wisdom, gentle humor, and extraordinary clear seeing by a teacher of international renown, but an invitation for each of us to taste for ourselves what is true." Mark Williams, coauthor of The Mindful Way through Depression

"People of any or of no religious affiliation who seek meaning, joy and aliveness in their daily walk will appreciate this wonderful, thought-filled book." Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine, author of St. Benedicts Toolbox

"David Rynick shares a year's worth of beautifully ordinary mind moments that carry us through the seasons to surprise, heal, and awaken. This Truth Never Fails is a gentle and lovely companion for our journey." Rafe Martin, author of Endless Path and The Banyan Deer

"These scenes from Rynick's are teaching stories that take us straight back to love." Susan Moon, author of This Is Getting Old

"The beautifully crafted prose here bridges the distance among us. A gift to the earthly senses, this book is also a lilting song of the heart and true treasure for the mind." Deborah Schoeberlein, author of Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness

"A lovely reminder of the simple essence of an aware life." Rev. Dr. Terasa G. Cooley, director for congregational life, Unitarian Universalist Association

"Let this book fill your heart with gratefulness and the true wonder of what it means to be truly alive." Bob Stahl, author of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook and Living With Your Heart Wide Open

"David Rynick writes with the mind of a Zen teacher and the heart of a lover of the Mystery." James Baraz, coauthor of Awakening Joy

David Rynick is a Zen teacher authorized in two lineages, a Korean Linji lineage and Japanese Soto one. Hes a founding teacher of Boundless Way Zen, a rapidly expanding national network of Zen groups. Since 1991 Rynick has worked as a life and leadership coach as part of the International Coaching Federation and through the Coaches Training Institute. He provides faith-based coaching to individuals and peer coaching for clergy from diverse faiths. He has created and led numerous professional workshops and classes on leadership, systems thinking, coaching, meditation, diversity, and creativity, and has served as a faculty member at Cambridge College and the president of his Universalist Unitarian church. A former professional potter and improvisational dancer, he is also an avid landscape gardener as well as licensed as a Certified Maine Kayak Guide. Rynick holds a B.A. and an M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. He is the resident teacher of the Boundless Way Zen Temple in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife, also a Zen teacher.