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Among the most important texts of Zen literature, the "Lin-Chi
lu" details the insights and exploits of the great ninth century
Chinese Zen master Lin-chi, one of the most highly regarded of the
T'ang period masters. PEN Translation Prize-winner Burton Watson
presents here an eloquent translation -- the first in the English
language -- of this seminal classic, "The Zen Teachings of Master
Lin-chi." The work is an exacting depiction of Lin-chi's words and
actions, describing the Zen master's life and teaching, and
includes a number of his sermons. Because Lin-chi's school
outlasted other forms of early Chinese Zen to become dominant
throughout China to this day, this translation bears unique
significance within the literature of this great Asian nation. With
Watson's lucid introduction to the work, a glossary of terms, and
notes to the text, "The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-chi "is a
generously constructed and accessible model of translation that
will stand as the definitive primary material on Lin-chi for many
years to come.
Constant self-blame for past mistakes, setbacks, or failures and
being unable to forgive others for the pain and hardship they have
caused us are inner pains which we may not easily be able to
overcome. But with the power of enlightenment, which author Ryuho
Okawa explains in a modern and easy-to-understand language, we can
learn to forgive ourselves as well as others, solve any problems in
life and courageously open up a brighter future. In this powerful
book, Okawa explains how to govern our own minds and regain our
true selves as spiritual beings. According to the author, our mind
can be attuned to the great universe and we can become one with the
Great Being through the practices of self reflection, meditation
and prayer. In this way we can enjoy a free and peaceful state of
mind in any given circumstance. This book also emphasizes the
importance of balancing the cultivation of spirituality and worldly
skills, so we can strengthen the power of our influence to bring
happiness to many. By reading this book, you will be able to find
positive and profound meaning in your life and play a proactive
role in creating a better world.
The eccentric Bankei has long been an underground hero in the world
of Zen. At a time when Zen was becoming overly formalized in Japan,
he stressed its relevance to everyday life, insisting on the
importance of naturalness and spontaneity.
Cultivate a mindful new habit in 2023 with Be More Bonsai, and
discover how the art of growing bonsai trees can lead to a happier,
more mindful way of life Amid the chaos of modern life, the ancient
art of tending to bonsai can bring calm and perspective. The
central tenets of this beautiful, meditative practice teach us
patience, focus, calmness, perspective, planning, mindfulness and
many more traits that can help us in our busy, challenging everyday
lives. This calming companion will guide you through: * Caring for
your own bonsai tree * Applying the mindfulness of cultivating
bonsai to everyday life * The ancient Eastern philosophy of tending
to bonsai From the shedding of leaves representing the letting go
of material possessions, to carefully tending to the bonsai roots
just as we should our own core values, Be More Bonsai is filled
with wisdom that you'll cherish every day. Through the pages of
this unique book, drawing on thousands of years of wisdom, elegant
philosophy and a simpler, ancient way of life, we can all learn to
Be More Bonsai.
Brad Warner is a Zen priest, Japanese monster movie obsessive and
former punk rock bassist. In 2003, he blew the top off the Buddhist
book world with his irreverent autobiography/manifesto, "Hardcore
Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies", and the "Truth About Reality". Now
in his second book, "Sit Down and Shut Up", Brad tackles one of the
great works of Zen literature, the "Shobogenzo" by
thirteenth-century Zen master Dogen. Illuminating Dogen's enigmatic
teachings in plain language, Brad intertwines sharp philosophical
musings on sex, evil, anger, meditation, enlightenment, death, God,
sin, and happiness with an exploration of the power and the pain of
the punk rock ethos. With a travelogue of his triumphant return to
Ohio for a reunion concert of Akron punk bands, Brad melds the
antiauthoritarianism of punk with the antiauthoritarianism of Zen -
with a good dose of pop culture thrown in - challenging orthodoxy
and questioning everything. For those who have felt drawn to
Buddhist teachings, but scared off by its stiff austerity, Brad
writes with a sharp smack of truth, the real heart of Zen, in
teachings and stories that cut to the heart of reality.
"It has stayed with me for the last 30 years, a classic portraying
Zen mind to our linear thinking." --Phil Jackson, Head Coach of the
Chicago Bulls and author of Sacred Hoops Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
offers a collection of accessible, primary Zen sources so that
readers can contemplate the meaning of Zen for themselves. Within
the pages, readers will find: 101 Zen Stories, a collection of
tales that recount actual experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen
teachers over a period of more than five centuries The Gateless
Gate, the famous thirteenth-century collection of Zen koans Ten
Bulls, a twelfth century commentary on the stages of awareness
leading to enlightenment Centering, a 4,000 year-old teaching from
India that some consider to be the roots of Zen. When Zen Flesh,
Zen Bones was published in 1957, it became an instant sensation
with an entire generation of readers who were just beginning to
experiment with Zen. Over the years it has inspired leading
American Zen teachers, students, and practitioners. Its popularity
is as high today as ever.
Roshi Joan Halifax has enriched countless lives of millions around
the world through her work as a social activist, anthropologist,
and Buddhist teacher. Over many decades, she has also collaborated
with neuroscientists, clinicians, and psychologists to understand
how contemplative practice can be a vehicle for social
transformation. This work led her to an understanding of how our
greatest challenges can become the most valuable source of our
wisdom - and how we can transform suffering into the power of
compassion for the benefit of others. Halifax has identified five
psychological territories she calls Edge States - altruism,
empathy, integrity, respect, and engagement - that epitomise
strength of character. Yet each of these states can also be the
cause of personal and social suffering. In this way, these five
psychological experiences form edges, and it is only when we stand
at these edges that we become open to the full range of our human
experience and discover who we really are. Recounting the
experiences of caregivers, activists, humanitarians, politicians,
parents, and teachers, incorporating the wisdom of Zen traditions
and mindfulness practices, and rooted in Halifax's ground-breaking
research on compassion, STANDING AT THE EDGE is destined to become
a contemporary classic. A powerful guide on how to find the freedom
we seek for others and ourselves, it is a book that will serve us
all.
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The Book of Tea describes all aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony and explains how its rituals blend seamlessly with traditional Japanese life.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by Anna Sherman and delightful illustrations by Sayuri Romei.
This short book, written in English by a Japanese scholar and artist, was first published in 1906 at a time when Japan was opening up to Western culture. In response to that, Okakura Kakuzo set out to explain the beauty and simplicity of Japanese daily life which was greatly inspired by teaism. He describes in detail the different aspects of the tea ceremony, how it was founded, the role of the tea masters, the architecture of the tea-room and the stages of making and serving the tea. He then goes on to explain the connection between Taoism and Zennism with tea and he also writes chapters on art appreciation and the art of flower arranging.
Eihei Dogen (1200-1253) is the most renowned of all the Japanese
Zen masters, and he is also one of the greatest writers and
philosophers Japan has ever produced. This title provides short,
inspirational selections from his work, chosen by two of today's
top authorities.
Minimalism and the Simple LifeAuthor and YouTuber, Zoey Arielle,
opens up about her struggle with loving all the things in life we
bring home. A hoarder in disguise, Arielle has mastered the tools
needed to embrace simplicity and the minimalist philosophy.
Minimalism guide. It's natural to love stuff! More than that, it's
natural to love your stuff. That notebook from 8th grade, your
Disney VHS, mismatched socks. They all have sentimental value...and
they all take up space. Zoey Arielle Poulsen's The Joy of
Minimalism is the friendly guide you've been searching for as you
embark on a life of simplicity. Life can stress anyone out. So, by
embracing minimalism, you'll be saying goodbye to stress and
everything that you never needed anyway. Discover a greater focus
and true freedom as you live your new life with a real sense of
gratitude for everything and everyone around you. Enjoy the simple
life. In The Joy of Minimalism Poulsen shows you how to simplify
the act of letting go while sharing her personal journey into this
calmer sense of life. Beyond offering specific tips on
transitioning, she also invites you to journal your new awakening.
Minimalism is more than a movement or fad, it's a sense of
happiness and practice that will bring you closer to your true
self. The Joy of Minimalism teaches you to live better with less.
You'll learn how to: Rediscover the freedom of owning less Embrace
life and all the non-material things the world has to offer Master
your own personal style for organizing and decluttering Celebrate
your new life with a free mind If you have read hoarding and
decluttering books such as Decluttering at the Speed of Life, What
Your Clutter is Trying to Tell You, or The Clutter Connection, you
will love The Joy of Minimalism.
While many experts point to the enormous complexity in addressing
issues ranging from the destruction of ecosystems to the loss of
millions of species, Hanh identifies one key issue as having the
potential to create a tipping point--rethinking the concept of
Oenvironment.O
Homer's "Odyssey "holds a timeless allure. It is an ancient story
for every generation: the struggle of a man on a long and difficult
voyage longing to return to love and family. Odysseus's strivings
to overcome both divine and earthly obstacles and to control his
own impulsive nature hold valuable lessons for us as we confront
the challenges of daily life. "Sailing Home "breathes fresh air
into a classic we thought we knew, revealing its profound guidance
for the modern seeker.
Dividing the book into three parts--"Setting Forth," "Disaster,"
and "Return"--Fischer charts the course of Odysseus's familiar
wanderings. Readers come to see this ancient hero as a flawed human
being who shares their own struggles and temptations, such as
yielding to desire or fear or greed, and making peace with family.
Featuring thoughtful meditations, illuminating anecdotes from
Fischer's and his students' lives, and stories from many wisdom
traditions including Buddhist, Judaic, and Christian,
"Sailing""Home "shows the way to greater purpose in our own lives.
The book's literary dimension expands its appeal beyond the
Buddhist market to a wider spiritual audience and to anyone
interested in the teachings of myth and story.
The "Platform Sutra" comprises a wide range of important
Chan/Zen Buddhist teachings. Purported to contain the autobiography
and sermons of Huineng (638--713), the legendary Sixth Patriarch of
Chan, the sutra has been popular among monastics and the educated
elite for centuries. The first study of its kind in English, this
volume offers essays that introduce the history and ideas of the
sutra to a general audience and interpret its practices. Leading
specialists on Buddhism discuss the text's historical background
and its vaunted legacy in Chinese culture.
Incorporating recent scholarship and theory, chapters include an
overview of Chinese Buddhism, the crucial role of the "Platform
Sutra "in the Chan tradition, and the dynamics of Huineng's
biography. They probe the sutra's key philosophical arguments, its
paradoxical teachings about transmission, and its position on
ordination and other institutions. The book includes a character
glossary and extensive bibliography, with helpful references for
students, general readers, and specialists throughout. The editors
and contributors are among the most respected scholars in the study
of Buddhism, and they assess the place of the "Platform Sutra" in
the broader context of Chinese thought, opening the text to all
readers interested in Asian culture, literature, spirituality, and
religion.
"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.
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