Original Zen
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China Root
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Author : David Hinton
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2020-09-29
China Root written by David Hinton and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-29 with Religion categories.
A beautifully compelling and liberating guide to the original nature of Zen in ancient China by renowned author and translator David Hinton. Buddhism migrated from India to China in the first century C.E., and Ch'an (Japanese: Zen) is generally seen as China's most distinctive and enduring form of Buddhism. In China Root, however, David Hinton shows how Ch'an was in fact a Buddhist-influenced extension of Taoism, China's native system of spiritual philosophy. Unlike Indian Buddhism's abstract sensibility, Ch'an was grounded in an earthy and empirically-based vision. Exploring this vision, Hinton describes Ch'an as a kind of anti-Buddhism. A radical and wild practice aspiring to a deeply ecological liberation: the integration of individual consciousness with landscape and with a Cosmos seen as harmonious and alive. In China Root, Hinton describes this original form of Zen with his trademark clarity and elegance, each chapter exploring in enlightening ways a core Ch'an concept--such as meditation, mind, Buddha, awakening--as it was originally understood and practiced in ancient China. Finally, by examining a range of standard translations in the Appendix, Hinton reveals how this original understanding and practice of Ch'an/Zen is almost entirely missing in contemporary American Zen, because it was lost in Ch'an's migration from China through Japan and on to the West. Whether you practice Zen or not, taking this journey on the wings of Hinton's remarkable insight and powerful writing will transform how you understand yourself and the world.
Dogen
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Author : Steven Heine
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2021-12-21
Dogen written by Steven Heine and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-21 with Religion categories.
An essential introduction to the life, writings, and legacy of one of Japan's most prolific Buddhist masters. The founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan, Eihei Dogen (1200–1253) is one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of all time. Although Dogen’s writings have reached wide prominence among contemporary Buddhists and philosophers, there is much that remains enigmatic about his life and writings. In Dogen: Japan’s Original Zen Teacher, respected Dogen scholar and translator Steven Heine offers a nuanced portrait of the master’s historical context, life, and work, paying special attention to issues such as: The nature of the “great doubt” that motivated Dogen’s religious quest The sociopolitical turmoil of Kamakura Japan that led to dynamic innovations in medieval Japanese Buddhism The challenges and transformations Dogen experienced during his pivotal time in China Key inflection points and unresolved questions regarding Dogen’s teaching career in Japan Ongoing controversies in the scholarly interpretations of Dogen’s biography and teachings Synthesizing a lifetime of research and reflection into an accessible narrative, this new addition to the Lives of the Masters series illuminates thought-provoking perspectives on Dogen’s character and teachings, as well as his relevance to contemporary practitioners.
Original Nature
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Author : Mary Farkas
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2012-04-20
Original Nature written by Mary Farkas and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-20 with Religion categories.
Original Nature is the historic translation and commentary on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch of Chinese Zen by America's first Zen Master, Sokei-an Sasaki (1882-1945). Finally available, 75 years after its completion, Sokei-an considered the Sixth Patriach's message an essential foundation for the transmission of Zen to America "I think the Sixth Patriarch never dreamed that his record... would be explained to Westerners in New York... I feel that I am in a valley between huge mountains, and that the ancient simple minded woodcutters, fisherman, monks and nuns who are living in the mountains have come to the place where they always make their gatherings, and that I am one of them now..."
Original Dwelling Place
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Author : Robert Aitken
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 1997-06-01
Original Dwelling Place written by Robert Aitken and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06-01 with Science categories.
In this collection of twenty-three essays, Robert Aitken retraces the origins of American Zen Buddhism and provides readings of influential texts. Reflecting on death, on marriage, and on Zen practice, Aitken always points out the path to pleasure in the everyday dewdrop world. There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight in a manner that both shepherds and inspires. Robert Aitken's Original Dwelling Place: Zen Buddhist Essays succeeds in doing just this, offering twenty-three essays from Americas senior Zen roshi and author of the bestselling, groundbreaking primer Taking the Path of Zen. Just as Taking the Path of Zen is the definitive handbook for Zen practice, the essays gathered in Original Dwelling Place are essential for the light they shed on Aitken Roshi's own journey and the effect he has had on American Zen Buddhism. Gathered here are essays about the Zen texts Aitken has studied with avidity and close attention throughout the years; texts that were early and lasting influences.
Essays In Zen Buddhism
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Author : Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Essays In Zen Buddhism written by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Religion categories.
Illustrations: Few B/w Illustrations Description: The most fruitful growth of Buddhism in the Far East has resulted in the development of Zen and Shin. Zen attained its maturity in China and Shin in Japan. The vigour and vitality which Buddhism still has after more than two thousand years of history will be realized when one comes in contact with these two branches of Buddhism. The one appeals to the inmost religious consciousness of mankind, while the other touches the intellectual and practical aspects of the oriental mind which is more intuitive than discursive, more mystical than logical. If Zen is the ultra self power wing of Buddhism, Shin represents the other extreme wing known as the 'other power and these two extremes are synthesized in the enlightened Buddha consciousness. This book is a collection of essays originally published in The Eastern Buddhist except for the one on the 'History of Zen Buddhism' specially written for the volume.
Essays In Zen Buddhism
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Author : D.T. Suzuki
language : en
Publisher: Souvenir Press
Release Date : 2011-03-01
Essays In Zen Buddhism written by D.T. Suzuki and has been published by Souvenir Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-01 with Religion categories.
'Suzuki's works on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism' Carl Jung Essays in Zen Buddhism was the first book to fully introduce Zen in the West. In it, Dr D.T. Suzuki outlines the origins of Zen as a unique Chinese interpretation of the Doctrine of Enlightenment with the aim of attaining Satori ('Sudden Enlightenment'). He describes how Satori can be achieved and the methods that can bring it about - but always stresses that Zen has to be a way of life that can cope with the demands and frustrations of everyday life. Exploring the history of Buddhism, the daily life of a Zen monk and the path to enlightenment, Essays in Zen Buddhism offers an understanding of Zen not as a religion but as a way of perceiving, acting and being. It is both a classic introduction to Zen and a foundation for living a fulfilled life. After reaching enlightenment at the age of 27, Dr Suzuki spent the next 65 years writing about Buddhism and teaching in universities in Europe and the US. Widely regarded as the twentieth century's leading authority on Buddhism, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963.
Original Zen
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Author : Eduardo Mitchell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-09-09
Original Zen written by Eduardo Mitchell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-09 with Self-Help categories.
Zen is a path away from dogmatic belief that leads to genuine spiritual knowledge. It is a meditative practice that opens to deeper knowledge of your inner nature, which is who and what you are at the very core of your being. We know that every human being has a human spirit. Knowledge of that spirit is the actual definition of spirituality. Zen is the search for one's own spiritual being and subsequent knowledge that comes from it. Every human being comes into this life with a large storehouse of built-in knowledge. But most people pass through this life without discovering that knowledge. A major part of Zen, however, consists of becoming open to that knowledge and turning it into personal wisdom. Original Zen is a practice of inner development that was taught by Bodhidharma, the world's greatest Zen master. Zen meditation is real meditation, the practice most likely to yield real-world benefits to the practitioner. Side benefits of a consistent practice of Zen are inner peace, discovering your purpose in life, and receiving Enlightenment. In this book, Zen monk Eduardo Mitchell gives clear definitions and a thorough understanding of Zen, and describes what it's like to live a true Zen life. Near the end of the book, he sets forth rudimentary step-by-step instructions for starting your practice of Zen meditation. The book is intended for beginners as well as more experienced seekers. Zen meditation helps to develop a quiet mind and inner calm, chiefly by learning to discipline the conscious mind and opening passages into the deep mind. There, the practitioner may discover a persistent joy, greater self-fulfillment, and a higher form of knowledge than human beings normally experience. Many practitioners also find reduced stress. They manage pain better, reduce suffering--and perhaps even end their suffering--with no drugs. A consistent Zen practice over time often produces noticeable anti-aging effects, especially when combined with yoga. Other books may teach you more about the history and lore of Zen. But Original Zen explains exactly and concisely what Zen is, how it works, and why. It teaches you how to establish and follow a practice of Zen meditation focused on inner discovery and enlightening experiences. The author is a meditation teacher who began his Zen practice over sixty years before writing this book. He has an advanced degree in psychology and has received post-graduate honors for his writing. Original Zen is a well-written book that has been professionally edited. It is well organized, has a table of contents in the front, a glossary of terms in the back, and is easy to read.
Instant Zen
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 1994-10-12
Instant Zen written by and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-10-12 with Religion categories.
Instant Zen presents the teachings of Foyan, a twelfth-century Chinese Zen master recognized as one of the greatest masters of the Song dynasty Zen renaissance in China. Returning to the uncomplicated genuineness of the original and classical Zen masters, Foyan offers many simple exercises in attention and thought designed to lead to the awakening of Zen insight into the real nature of the self. These succinct teachings emphasize independence and autonomy, and show us how to open our own eyes and stand on our own two feet, to see directly without delusion and act on truth without confusion. Translator Thomas Cleary provides an incisive introduction and extensive references from traditional Zen sources, placing the work in both historical and contemporary contexts. Newcomers to Zen will find this book a useful and sophisticated introduction to authentic inner Zen practices from an impeccable source, without cultural exoticism or religious cultism. Instant Zen sheds new light on this vital tradition, making available the immediacy of Zen practice and unveiling our innate potential for conscious awakening.
The Original Frontier
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Author : Michael Elliston
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
Release Date : 2021-02-28
The Original Frontier written by Michael Elliston and has been published by Schiffer + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-28 with Religion categories.
A manual for creatively integrating Zen practice into everyday life without disrupting your routine A unique approach to introduce Zen to new practitioners and to guide maturing students The ultimate in spiritual do-it-yourself, operating on the deepest levels of the mind
A First Zen Reader
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Author : Trevor Leggett
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 1960
A First Zen Reader written by Trevor Leggett and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Philosophy categories.