Sky sweeper

By Phillis Gershator

Subjects: Zen Buddhism, Self-actualization (Psychology), Work, fiction, Work, Fiction, Children's fiction, Gardens, fiction, Japanese Gardens, Juvenile fiction, Buddhism, fiction, Contentment

Description: Despite criticism for his lack of "accomplishments," Takiboki finds contentment sweeping flower blossoms and raking the sand and gravel in the monks' temple garden. Includes a note on the art and beauty of Japanese gardens.