Buddhism and Zen
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This primer, first published in 1953 and long out of print, is a concise compendium of essential information for the seeker who wishes to explore Zen Buddhism.
Written for the neophyte who has no prior knowledge of the subject, Buddhism and Zen defines basic terms, translates key words, and answers the ten most frequently asked questions that are posed by Westerners interested in Zen Buddhism. Much of the Western world's interest in Zen is based on our growing awareness that the literal, the pragmatic, and the rational, while useful, often fail to explain the phenomena of the emotions, the unconscious, and the subconscious. Insights gleaned from psychoanalysis and various other forms of therapy have better prepared us for noncognitive enlightenment and paradox and non sequitur--it is no longer an unthinkable step from "The first shall be last and the last shall be first" to "The way that can be described is not the true way" and "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" The Buddha said, "If you try to see me through my form, or if you try to hear me through my voice, you will never reach me and will remain forever a stranger to my teaching."Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0865473153
ISBN13:9780865473157
Release Date:January 1988
Publisher:Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3pl
Length:76 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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A Good Book for the Western Beginner
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is truly a book whose one aim is to dipel any myths about Buddhism to the westerner and begin the path to enlightenment. Buddhism and Zen is set to the pace of the beginner, taking time to explain things and thus insure proper understanding, both through a modern question and answer section and a classical interpretation of an ancient Buddhist text. Whether you're an avid Zen scholar or just a curious American, this book will meet all of your needs and then some.
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