An Introduction to Zen Training: A Translation of Sanzen Nyumon
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Book Overview
An Introduction to Zen Training is a translation of Sanzen Nyumon, a key text by one of the foremost Zen teachers of the twentieth century. Written to provide a solid introduction to the physical nature of Zen training, this text discusses breath, pain, posture, drowsiness, state of mind, and physiology, as well as the context in which this training takes on meaning. An Introduction to Zen Training also addresses many of the questions that arise naturally when Zen training begins--ranging from how long to sit at one time to how to keep mindfulness when not sitting--and concludes with commentaries on two fundamental Zen texts, Zazen Wasen (Song of Zazen) and the Ox-Herding Pictures.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0804832471
ISBN13:9780804832472
Release Date:May 2002
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Length:254 Pages
Weight:0.89 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
The real deal-and a good read at that
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
It is well worth the money. As authentic as it gets without being dry. This is a good read. Some points can get a little verbose but it is only when describing complex ideas. In an ideal world all writers would explain complex ideas in simple terms so that they are easily understandable to all.
Zen training Tutor
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Introduction to Zen Training, Sanzen Nyumon is one of the few books to address the many questions that naturally arise as one begins to train. Questions range from the elementary of how long one should sit at a time to the more intensive of how to maintain concentration when not sitting. Omori Rotatishi was best able to convey his points by drawing upon his vigorous training as a martial artist of the samurai era and his scholarship in both Chinese and Japanese bringing to life the many traditional Zen teaching stories. The book provides an introduction to the physical nature of training, discussing ones state of mind, the physiology, breath, posture, pain, and drowsiness. Training is placed in a context which gives sitting meditation depth and breadth. Sanzen Nyumon discusses the rationale for zazen, the foundation of Zen training. Zazen, while seemingly a simple activity, is not just "quiet sitting" and its value remains in fully understanding the subtleties of the activity. The book also provides instructions on how to sit zazen, and how to adjust one's breath, posture and mental state.
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