101 Zen Stories

Religion

Author : Nyogen Senzaki
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Genre : Religion
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Download or read book 101 Zen Stories written by Nyogen Senzaki. This book was released on . Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Zen Stories is a captivating collection of ancient tales and koans that offer profound insights into the essence of Zen Buddhism. Compiled by Nyogen Senzaki, these short stories and dialogues between masters and disciples illuminate the core principles of Zen, inviting readers to challenge their preconceived notions and awaken to the true nature of reality. Through paradoxical and often humorous narratives, this book guides readers on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace the present moment and find enlightenment in the ordinary.

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones

1998-09-15 Religion

Author : Paul Reps
Release : 1998-09-15
Genre : Religion
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Download or read book Zen Flesh, Zen Bones written by Paul Reps. This book was released on 1998-09-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It has stayed with me for the last 30 years, a classic portraying Zen mind to our linear thinking." --Phil Jackson, Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls and author of Sacred Hoops Zen Flesh, Zen Bones offers a collection of accessible, primary Zen sources so that readers can contemplate the meaning of Zen for themselves. Within the pages, readers will find: 101 Zen Stories, a collection of tales that recount actual experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen teachers over a period of more than five centuries The Gateless Gate, the famous thirteenth-century collection of Zen koans Ten Bulls, a twelfth century commentary on the stages of awareness leading to enlightenment Centering, a 4,000 year-old teaching from India that some consider to be the roots of Zen. When Zen Flesh, Zen Bones was published in 1957, it became an instant sensation with an entire generation of readers who were just beginning to experiment with Zen. Over the years it has inspired leading American Zen teachers, students, and practitioners. Its popularity is as high today as ever.

101 ZEN STORIES

2023-03-18 Philosophy

Author : Stiltij
Release : 2023-03-18
Genre : Philosophy
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Download or read book 101 ZEN STORIES written by Stiltij. This book was released on 2023-03-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abraham Lincoln once asked one of his secretaries, "If you call a tail a leg, how many legs does a horse have?". "Five," replied the secretary. "No," said the President, "The answer is four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg." _____ A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, when two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep it was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all of their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. She fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as she could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at her to stop the pain and just die. Yamaoka Tesshu, as a young student of Zen, visited one master after another. He called upon Dokuon of Shokoku. Desiring to show his attainment, he said: "The mind, Buddha, and sentient beings, after all, do...

101 Zen Stories

2013-10

Author : Senzaki
Release : 2013-10
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Book Rating : 304/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book 101 Zen Stories written by Senzaki. This book was released on 2013-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.

101 Buddha Stories

2009 Buddhist parables

Author : Om Books Editorial Team
Release : 2009
Genre : Buddhist parables
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Book Rating : 588/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book 101 Buddha Stories written by Om Books Editorial Team. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhist parables for children.

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