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The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin

2010-07-13 Religion
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Release : 2010-07-13
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Book Synopsis The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin by : Hakuin Ekaku

Download or read book The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin written by Hakuin Ekaku. This book was released on 2010-07-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fiery and intensely dynamic Zen teacher and artist, Hakuin (1685–1768) is credited with almost single-handedly revitalizing Japanese Zen after three hundred years of decline. As a teacher, he placed special emphasis on koan practice, inventing many new koans himself, including the famous "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" As an artist, Hakuin used calligraphy and painting to create "visual Dharma"—teachings that powerfully express the nature of enlightenment. The text translated here offers an excellent introduction to the work of this extraordinary teacher. Hakuin sets forth his vision of authentic Zen teaching and practice, condemning his contemporaries, whom he held responsible for the decline of Zen, and exhorting his students to dedicate themselves to "breaking through the Zen barrier." Included are reproductions of several of Hakuin’s finest calligraphies and paintings.

The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin

2010-07-13 Religion
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Release : 2010-07-13
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 069/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin by : Hakuin Ekaku

Download or read book The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin written by Hakuin Ekaku. This book was released on 2010-07-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fiery and intensely dynamic Zen teacher and artist, Hakuin (1685–1768) is credited with almost single-handedly revitalizing Japanese Zen after three hundred years of decline. As a teacher, he placed special emphasis on koan practice, inventing many new koans himself, including the famous “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” As an artist, Hakuin used calligraphy and painting to create “visual Dharma”—teachings that powerfully express the nature of enlightenment. The text translated here offers an excellent introduction to the work of this extraordinary teacher. Hakuin sets forth his vision of authentic Zen teaching and practice, condemning his contemporaries, whom he held responsible for the decline of Zen, and exhorting his students to dedicate themselves to “breaking through the Zen barrier.” Included are reproductions of several of Hakuin’s finest calligraphies and paintings.

The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin

1994 Religion
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Release : 1994
Genre : Religion
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Book Synopsis The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin by : Hakuin

Download or read book The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin written by Hakuin. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fiery and energetic Zen teachings of an important and beloved Japanese teacher and artist are explored here in an elegant book that uses calligraphy and painting to express the true nature of enlightenment. Features 12 reproductions of Hakuin's original artworks.

The Zen Master Hakuin

1971 History
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Release : 1971
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 417/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Zen Master Hakuin by : Hakuin

Download or read book The Zen Master Hakuin written by Hakuin. This book was released on 1971. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intoduction to the teachings of Hakuin and the study of Rinzai Zen.

Beating the Cloth Drum

2012-03-20 Religion
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Release : 2012-03-20
Genre : Religion
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Book Synopsis Beating the Cloth Drum by : Hakuin

Download or read book Beating the Cloth Drum written by Hakuin. This book was released on 2012-03-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hakuin Ekaku (1685–1769) is one of the most influential figures in Zen Buddhism. He revitalized the Rinzai Zen tradition (which emphasizes the use of koans, or unanswerable questions, in meditation practice), and all masters of that school today trace their lineage back through him. He is responsible for the most famous of all koans: "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" He is also famous for his striking and humorous art, which he also regarded as teaching. This book provides a rare, intimate look at Hakuin the man, through his personal correspondence. Beating the Cloth Drum contains twenty-eight of Hakuin's letters to students, political figures, fellow teachers, laypeople, and friends. Each letter is accompanied by extensive commentary and notes. They showcase Hakuin's formidable, thoughtful, and sometimes playful personality—and they show that the great master used every activity, including letter-writing, as an opportunity to impart the teachings that were so close to his heart.

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