Pure Heart Enlightened MindIn 1979, Maura O'Halloran moved to Japan and became the first woman and the first foreigner ever admitted to Toshoji Temple. Three years later, Soshin san (O'Halloran's monastic name) became a dharma teacher. Although her life was cut short, today she is revered as a Buddhist saint. Through her private and heartfelt journals and letters, O'Halloran eloquently describes the rituals, hardships, and ultimat joys of Zen training and temple life. 2