A First Zen Reader - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0901032506 ISBN 13: 9780901032508

Casa editrice: Buddist Society, 2018

Riassunto

When Zen Buddhism crossed from China to Japan in the twelfth century, it entered a phase of development that was not only to inspire a magni?cent range of artistic achievement but also to exert a tremendous in?uence upon Japanese life itself and, eventually, to bring to the attention of the West a religious philosophy both unique and challenging in its power. The purpose of this anthology is to suggest an approach to answering the perennial question What is Zen? . The texts translated here will give a general idea of Zen theory and practice, and are signi?cant elements within the corpus of Zen literature. Additionally, Leggett has added a valuable Note on the Ways , in which he points out how the student keeps his Zen practice in touch with his daily life . The author s inimitable strength lies in his ability to render Japanese Zen thought accessible to a wide readership through his translations and interpretations. Leggett s anthology and commentary is an invaluable introduction to Zen for general readers.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Trevor Leggett (1914 2000) was a British judo teacher, author, translator, and head of the BBC s Japanese Service for 24 years. He published over thirty books on a variety of topics including judo, Eastern philosophy and Zen Buddhism. He is fondly remembered for his erudite yet approachable contributions to the understanding of Buddhism.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Buddist Society
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0901032506
• ISBN 13: 9780901032508
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 240
• Redattore: Leggett Trevor
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile