Zen
The Only Introduction You'Ll Ever Need
Published on 15. February 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7225-3672-8 (ISBN)
Description
A practical introduction to Zen history, philosophy and practices with a resource guide.
The most straightforward accessible guide to Zen practice available, PRINCIPLES OF ZEN outlines the history of Zen (the most popular form of Buddhism in the West) from the historical Buddha to contemporary Zen centres in the UK, Europe and the US. Information includes meditation postures (with illustrations), a description of what to expect on a retreat, a discussion of koans (such as 'what is the sound of one hand clapping' and a description of different forms of practice (Korean, Japanese and Chinese variations).
The author has a lively, friendly writing style and has been teaching Zen for more than two decades.
The most straightforward accessible guide to Zen practice available, PRINCIPLES OF ZEN outlines the history of Zen (the most popular form of Buddhism in the West) from the historical Buddha to contemporary Zen centres in the UK, Europe and the US. Information includes meditation postures (with illustrations), a description of what to expect on a retreat, a discussion of koans (such as 'what is the sound of one hand clapping' and a description of different forms of practice (Korean, Japanese and Chinese variations).
The author has a lively, friendly writing style and has been teaching Zen for more than two decades.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
12 b/w illus
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
124 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7225-3672-8 (9780722536728)
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Person
Martine Batchelor was a Zen Buddhist nun in Korea for ten years. She teaches Zen Buddhism at Sharpham College and leads Zen retreats worldwide. She is the author of WALKING ON LOTUS FLOWERS and is interested in making Zen relevant to modern, daily life.
She teaches regularly at Gaia House in Newton Abbot (where she was a founding member), in Scotland at Findhorn, throughout the US, as well as leading regular retreats in Switzerland and South Africa (specific centres provided upon request).
She teaches regularly at Gaia House in Newton Abbot (where she was a founding member), in Scotland at Findhorn, throughout the US, as well as leading regular retreats in Switzerland and South Africa (specific centres provided upon request).