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Zen Masters of Japan: The Second Step East
Richard Bryan McDaniel
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Description for Zen Masters of Japan: The Second Step East
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HREZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 446.
Zen Masters of Japan is the second book in a series that traces Zen's profoundly historic journey as it spread eastward from China and Japan, toward the United States. Following Zen Masters of China, this book concentrates on Zen's significant passage through Japan. More specifically, it describes the lineage of the great teachers, the Zen monk pioneers who set out to enlighten an island ready for an inner transformation based on compassionate awareness. While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become ... Read more
Zen Masters of Japan is the second book in a series that traces Zen's profoundly historic journey as it spread eastward from China and Japan, toward the United States. Following Zen Masters of China, this book concentrates on Zen's significant passage through Japan. More specifically, it describes the lineage of the great teachers, the Zen monk pioneers who set out to enlighten an island ready for an inner transformation based on compassionate awareness. While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
445g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804847971
SKU
V9780804847971
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Ref
99-15
About Richard Bryan McDaniel
Rick McDaniel taught at the University of New Brunswick and Saint Thomas University before working in International Development with the YMCA, where he was instrumental in creating the YMCA Peace Medallion. He is also the creator and driving force behind a five-part documentary series called '80/20: A Developing World' and coauthor of the textbook A Two Way Approach to Understanding: ... Read more
Reviews for Zen Masters of Japan: The Second Step East
It is a testament to Zen Masters of Japan that it raises so many thorny issues. McDaniel says the pursuit of the Zen Ox requires Great Doubt, Great Perseverance and a willingness to engage in Dharma combat. At first glance, one might make the mistake of thinking this collection of short narratives is another twist on the Chicken Soup for ... Read more