Synopsis Founder of San Francisco's Maitri Hospice for AIDS patients--where he died in 1990--Dorsey praticed Zen for 20 years, after leading an outrageous existence as a drag queen, prostitute, junkie, and commune leader. "Issan's story contributes significantly to the history of the gay community and its response to AIDS."--Randy Shilts. Photos. About the Author David Schneider is an ordained Zen priest and the co-editor, with Kaz Tanahashi, of Essential Zen. He lives in Köln, Germany, but he travels and teaches frequently in the U.S. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

ISBN: 9780877739142