Miniatures Of A Zen Master (Paperback)

For more than four decades, Robert Aitken Roshi has taught thousands of people the Buddhist practice of Zen meditation, and has led hundreds through their practice of the study of traditional koans. He has authored more than a dozen books, including a celebrated appreciation of Basho's haiku; volumes of commentary on sacred texts; works on ethics, daily life, and social action; and one of the best-loved introductions to Zen Buddhism, Taking the Path of Zen. A founder of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, he has spent his life as a political activist, work he continues to this day. After a long and remarkable life--he will be 91 years old when this collection is published--Aitken Roshi offers a collection of 266 short texts. Some are clearly parables; others are simple stories, quotations, memories, and commentaries. Resembling Benjamin Franklin's Almanac or the epigrams of Chamfort as much as it does work from ancient sages, this collection of "miniatures" distills a life devoted to teaching and awareness, of being present, showing up, and making a difference. Any person living a considered life, whether secular humanist or religious seeker, will find this a book of rich inspiration, a lasting companion, sharing a journey of deep realization and profound hope.

General

Imprint:	Counterpoint
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	September 2009
Authors:	Robert Aitken • Nelson Foster
Dimensions:	195 x 116 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-1-58243-536-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
LSN:	1-58243-536-7
Barcode:	9781582435367

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