My name is Susan Eddie, but please call me Sue. I am originally from England, though Japan has been my home for many years.

During my time here, I have been practicing Goju Ryu karate, Tai Chi, Buddhist chanting, and Tao Shiatsu. Soon after arriving in Japan, I was fortunate enough to meet Sensei Ryokyu Endo. That meeting opened the door to my journey into Tao Shiatsu and Buddhist chanting, and it has enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined.

One of the great privileges of my life was carrying the Hiroshima Peace Flame—the first flame of the Flame of Hope—from Hiroshima to Tokyo by bicycle. I was 60 years old at the time, and it was the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. That flame later traveled across Europe and to Israel, carrying prayers to transform the karma of suffering that still remained after 70 years, and to bring peace to many hearts.

More recently, I have had the joy of being involved in the wonderful project Satori Explosion , written by Sensei Ryokyu Endo, and I was honored to work as one of its English editors.

I would warmly and passionately encourage you to take this unique journey. Satori Explosion is full of surprises, insight, humor, and joy—and who knows? It may even cause a small explosion of satori in your own heart.

Let the story begin!