Zen
A Way of Life
Published on 2. April 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
199 pages
978-0-340-38484-8 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to Zen explains the experience of Zen and points the way to heightened consciousness and spiritual fulfilment. It discusses the basic doctrine of Buddhism and the background to Zen Buddhism, then examines the process of self-training towards the Zen experience of reality.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
bibliography, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 128 mm
Width: 198 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-38484-8 (9780340384848)
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Content
Part 1 Buddhism: the Buddha and his enlightenment; the basic principles of Buddhism; karma and rebirth; concentration and meditation. Part 2 Mahayana Buddhism: the expansion of the Mahayana; some scriptures of the Mahayana school. Part 3 Zen Buddhism: Zen Buddhism; beyond thinking; in a Zen monastery; the sayings of the Zen masters; the writings of the Zen masters; Zen comes west; training for Zen 1; training for Zen 2; training for Zen 3. Ten principles of Zen.