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The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Hardcover): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Hardcover)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki; Introduction by Morgan Grant Buchanan; Illustrated by Zenchu Sato
R944 Discovery Miles 9 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Hardcover): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Hardcover)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki; Illustrated by Zenchu Sato
R794 Discovery Miles 7 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Best known as the man who brought Zen classics to the West, Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki sheds light on all phases of a monk's experience, from being initially refused admittance at the Zendo's door to the definitive understanding the meaning of one's koan as the final act of ordinance into Zen priesthood. The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk invites us inside the mysterious world of the Zendo, where monks live their lives in monastic simplicity. Suzuki reveals the subtle intricacies of the initiation ceremony, a monk's duty to beg among the laity, and he explains the spiritual remuneration of prayer & meditation as well as a life of service to others.Initially published in 1934, this exceptional hardcover edition contains handsome illustrations of diverse scenes from the life training of a Zen monk.DAISETZ TEITARO SUZUKI (1870-1966) was Japanese author who wrote essays and books on topics such as Buddhism, Zen, and Shin. His books played a role in making the west more knowledgeable with Far Eastern philosophy. He taught at western schools as well as Japanese schools. He was also a translator of Chinese, Japanese, and Sanskrit.

The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Paperback): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Paperback)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki; Illustrated by Zenchu Sato
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki's "The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk" invites you to step inside the mysterious world of the Zendo, where monks live their lives in simplicity. Suzuki, best known as the man who brought Zen classics to the West, sheds light on all phases of a monk's experience, from being refused admittance at the door to finally understanding the meaning of one's "koan." Suzuki explains the initiation ceremony, the act of begging, and the life of prayers, meditation, and service.

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