by Hokyo Joshua Routhier (Author), Corvis Nocturnum (Author), E. R. Vernor (Author)
What do a Satanist and a Zen teacher have in common? A great deal actually. In this book, the Devil's right hand man and the great lakes punk monk will discuss their lives and the path that led them to deeper realization and a way to be more fully human. This work covers the nature of ego and its place as part of the divinity within and interfaith connections. By sharing aspects of their lives on how they became more empowered despite their pasts, the speakers relate how tragedies need not be anchors that hold one back but can be harnessed to build willpower. They discuss the importance of a belief in self and Ego, balanced with compassion while striving to stay in the moment and push for a better tomorrow.
Author Biography
E.R. Vernor, 'Corvis Nocturnum' is an author, publisher and lecturer who has appeared as a repeated guest speaker at Dragon Con, Scarefest, Parafest and interviewed on the BET Channel's The Lexi Show episode The Church of Satan. He has written over a dozen books on popular culture. The content ranges from vampires and zombies to the Devil and the occult. He has also been a consultant for A&E Channel's Paranormal State. He is a reverend and media representative for the Church of Satan. Hokyo Joshua Routhier began spiritual practice over a decade ago. Practicing everything from shamanism to Sufism, he is an ordained priest in the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen order and a training mental health counselor at Wayne State University, specializing in group therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. Hokyo is the head priest of Thunder Drum Zen, providing teaching and outreach to Integral practitioners and various spiritual communities in southeast Michigan. He also offers one-on-one meditation instruction and mindfulness consultation as the owner at Stay Awake Tutoring and Coaching.