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9780312206208

The Way of Zen

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  • ISBN13:

    9780312206208

  • ISBN10:

    0312206208

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Trade Book
  • Copyright: 2002-04-11
  • Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
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Summary

Primarily aimed at those who are beginning a journey of spiritual enlightenment, the authors offer a simple, direct, and informed overview of the ancient discipline of Zen--from the teachings of the Buddha to the mysteries of the Four Noble Truths. 94 illustrations, some in color.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4(1)
Author's Note 5(2)
Introduction 7(4)
Pre-Buddhist India
11(5)
The Buddha: His life Story
16(12)
Buddhism in India
28(11)
Basic Buddhist Views
39(17)
Ch'an in China
56(16)
The History of Zen in Japan
72(16)
The Ox-Herding Pictures
88(16)
Zen Practice in Daily Life
104(16)
Monastic Zen
120(12)
Zen Culture
132(21)
Zen and the Martial Arts
153(17)
Zen in the West
170(17)
Glossary of General and Monastic Zen Terms 187(1)
Further Reading 188(3)
Index 191

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