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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
"Featuring a carefully selected collection of source documents,
this tome includes traditional teaching tools from the Zen Buddhist
traditions of China (Ch'an), Korea (Son), and Japan (Zen),
including texts created by women. The selections provide both a
good feel for the varieties of Zen and an experience of its common
core. . . . The texts are experiential teachings and include
storytelling, poetry, autobiographies, catechisms, calligraphy,
paintings, and koans (paradoxical meditation questions that are
intended to help aspirants transcend logical, linguistic
limitations). Contextual commentary prefaces each text. Wade-Giles
transliteration is used, although Pinyin, Korean, Japanese, and
Sanskrit terms are linked in appendixes. An insightful introduction
by Arai contributes a religious studies perspective. The
bibliography references full translations of the selections. A
thought-provoking discussion about the problems of translation is
included. . . . Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels." --
Choice
D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966) reached global fame for his writings on Zen
Buddhism. In this introduction to his theories of self, knowledge,
and the world, Suzuki is presented as a Buddhist philosopher in his
own right. Beginning with a biography of his life providing the
historical context to his thought and discussing Suzuki's
influences, chapters cover the Zen notion of the non-self and
Suzuki's Zen view of consciousness, language, and religious truths.
His ideas about philosophy and radical views on rationality and
faith come to life in two new complete translations of The Place of
Peace in our Heart (1894) and Religion and Science (1949), which
helps us to understand why Suzuki's description of Zen attracted
the attention of many leading intellectuals and helped it become a
household name in the English-speaking world. Offering the first
complete overview of Suzuki's approach, reputation, and legacy as a
philosopher, this is for anyone interested in the philosophical
relevance and development of Mahayana Buddhism today.
Taking both Zen and Druidry and embracing them into your life can
be a wonderful and ongoing process of discovery, not only of the
self but of the entire world around you. Looking at ourselves and
at the natural world around us, we realise that everything is in
constant change and flux - like waves on the ocean, they are all
part of one thing that is made up of everything. Even after the
wave has crashed upon the shore, the ocean is still there, the wave
is still there - it has merely changed its form. The aim of this
text is to show how Zen teachings and Druidry can combine to create
a peaceful life path that is completely and utterly dedicated to
the here and now, to the earth and her rhythms, and to the flow
that is life itself.
'Ridiculous and funny' - GREG DAVIES 'In a fast-moving world, the
only self-help book I recommend is this collection of the words
from the Dolly Llama' - ED GAMBLE Llama Karma lies within you. The
Dolly Llama, the world's first behooved spiritual leader, shares
his words of wisdom and spiritual teachings for the first time. In
this gem of a book he shows you how cultivate Llama Karma and to
bring peace, compassion and 'cuditation' (a form of chewing and
meditation) into your everyday life. His Gentleness has drawn great
inspiration from 'the four bales of wisdom' which have helped many
grazer browsers before him on the rocky path of life. Take a leaf
out of this book and learn how Llama Karma can help you harness
inner calm, as well as cope with everyday problems like hoof
infection. The perfect gift for llama-lovers, spiritualists and
animal-lovers alike.
This book offers an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and
practice of Zen Buddhism. Bret Davis explores the philosophical
implications of Zen teachings and koans, comparing and contrasting
these with other Asian as well as Western religions and
philosophies. He relates traditional Zen teachings and practices to
our twenty-first century lives. In addition to being a scholarly
and philosophical introduction to Zen, the book provides concrete
instructions for beginning a practice of Zen meditation. Its
twenty-four chapters treat such philosophical topics as the self,
nature, art, morality, and language, as well as basic Buddhist
teachings such as the middle way and karma. Davis introduces the
Zen based philosophies of the Kyoto School and also engages in
interreligious dialogue with Christianity and other religions, as
well as with other schools of Buddhism. The concluding chapter
reviews the path of Zen practice and enlightenment by way of
commenting on the beloved Zen classic, The Ten Oxherding Pictures.
The book can be read in its entirety as a coherently organized
introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen, or chapters can
be read independently according to the reader's specific interests.
"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the
expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all
American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words
provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line of
Shunryu Suzuki's classic. In a single stroke, the simple sentence
cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so
close to Zen as to completely miss what it's all about. It provides
an instant teaching on the first page. And that's just the
beginning. In the thirty years since its original publication, "Zen
Mind, Beginner's Mind" has become one of the great modern Zen
classics, much beloved, much re-read, and much recommended as the
best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics -
from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the
perception of nonduality - in a way that is not only remarkably
clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the
first to the last page. It's a book to come back to time and time
again as an inspiration to practice.
'There are few parenting books that hit the mark and this is one of
them!' Dr Shefali We can't always plan for what's next - that's
been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is
that life is never predictable, especially for parents. What is
possible is an unlimited capacity for compassion and caring - for
yourself and your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with
openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection, and
community that is Zen Parenting. Using the seven chakras, therapist
Cathy Cassani Adams discusses parenting issues such as school
pressure, self-care, emotional intelligence, anxiety, sexuality and
gender, and more, while offering concrete examples and strategies
to help you wake up to your life as a parent. Zen Parenting guides
you to: - Establish your physical, emotional and mental foundation
- Practice creativity and how to access your emotions - Develop
your sense of self and allow your kids to do the same - Experience
openheartedness, empathy and compassion - Discover genuine and
meaningful communication - Explore mindfulness, meditation and your
own intuition - Connect to something greater than yourself
Being Upright takes us beyond the conventional interpretation of
ethical precepts to the ultimate meaning that informs them. Reb
Anderson first introduces us to the fundamental ideas of Zen
Buddhist practice. Who was Shakyamuni Buddha and what was his
central teaching? What does it mean to be a bodhisattva and take
the bodhisattva vow? Why should we confess and acknowledge our
ancient twisted karma? What is the significance of taking refuge in
Buddha, dharma, and sangha? The author explores the ten basic
precepts, including not killing, not stealing, not lying, not
misusing sexuality, and not using intoxicants. A gifted
storyteller, Anderson takes us to the heart of situations, where
moral judgments are not easy and we do not have all the answers.
With wisdom and compassion, he teaches us how to confront the
emotional and ethical turmoil of our lives.
For Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, intimacy is what Zen practice is all
about: the realization of the essential lack of distinction between
self and other that inevitably leads to wisdom and compassionate
action. She approaches the practice of intimacy beginning at its
most basic level - the intimacy with ourselves that is the
essential first step. She then shows how to bring intimacy into our
relationships with others, starting with those dearest to us and
moving on to those who don't seem dear at all.
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