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Description for Zen Buddhism
Paperback. An introduction to the historical roots of Zen Buddhism in the Mahayana tradition, and the particular expression of Zen in the Rinzai and Soto Zen schools. The major philosophical concepts that underpin both these schools are explored, and their varied practices are examined. Series: Sussex Library of Beliefs and Practices. Num Pages: 172 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: HREZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 248.
Informed by almost two decades of dialogue, research and teaching, this book refutes the mistaken premise that Zen Buddhism is more suited to people who lived all those years ago, or at least live all those miles away. Pivotal to this work is recognition that Buddhism is a mind culture. To appreciate that one is not in control of one's own mind is alarming indeed, but it is our perceptions of real and imagined threats that generate our anxieties, not an objective appraisal of the situation. Beginning with the annotated 'ox path' pictures, the gradual development of the wayward mind ... Read more
Informed by almost two decades of dialogue, research and teaching, this book refutes the mistaken premise that Zen Buddhism is more suited to people who lived all those years ago, or at least live all those miles away. Pivotal to this work is recognition that Buddhism is a mind culture. To appreciate that one is not in control of one's own mind is alarming indeed, but it is our perceptions of real and imagined threats that generate our anxieties, not an objective appraisal of the situation. Beginning with the annotated 'ox path' pictures, the gradual development of the wayward mind ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
172
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Sussex Library of Beliefs and Practices
Condition
New
Number of Pages
172
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781902210421
SKU
V9781902210421
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Ref
99-1
About Merv Fowler
Merv Fowler recently retired as the Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wales, Newport. He has studied in the Middle East and published in the US, Canada, Germany, India and UK. An accomplished writer and storyteller, the author has written for the media and had his works broadcast by the BBC.
Reviews for Zen Buddhism
"This is an extremely lucid and readable introduction to Zen, which serves as a good introduction to Buddhism in general. Merv Fowler has performed an excellent task in bringing together material on the history, scriptures, teachings and spiritual practices associated with Zen. The book is a first-class introduction for students as well as the general reader. The author tackles very ... Read more