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Author : Zenkei Shibayama
Release : 1984
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Zen Comments on the Mumonkan by : Zenkei Shibayama
Download or read book Zen Comments on the Mumonkan written by Zenkei Shibayama. This book was released on 1984. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Release : 2016-01-12
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis The Gateless Barrier by :
Download or read book The Gateless Barrier written by . This book was released on 2016-01-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gateless Barrier is generally acknowledged to be the fundamental koan collection in the literature of Zen. Gathered together by Wu-men (Mumon), a thirteenth-century master of the Lin-chi (Rinzai) school, it is composed of forty-eight koans, or cases, each accompanied by a brief comment and poem by Wu-men. Robert Aitken, one of the premier American Zen masters, has translated Wu-men's text, supplementing the original with his own commentary -- the first such commentary by a Western master -- making the profound truths of Zen Buddhism accessible to serious contemporary students and relevant to current social concerns.
Author : Koun Yamada
Release : 2005-06-10
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 719/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Gateless Gate by : Koun Yamada
Download or read book The Gateless Gate written by Koun Yamada. This book was released on 2005-06-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Gateless Gate, one of modern Zen Buddhism's uniquely influential masters offers classic commentaries on the Mumonkan, one of Zen's greatest collections of teaching stories. This translation was compiled with the Western reader in mind, and includes Koan Yamada's clear and penetrating comments on each case. Yamada played a seminal role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West from Japan, going on to be the head of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Community. The Gateless Gate would be invaluable if only for the translation and commentary alone, yet it's loaded with extra material and is a fantastic resource to keep close by: An in-depth Introduction to the History of Zen Practice Lineage charts Japanese-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-Japanese conversion charts for personal names, place names, and names of writings Plus front- and back-matter from ancient and modern figures: Mumon, Shuan, Kubota Ji'un, Taizan Maezumi, Hugo Enomiya-Lasalle, and Yamada Roshi's son, Masamichi Yamada. A wonderful inspiration for the koan practitioner, and for those with a general interest in Zen Buddhism.
Author : Lucas Malet
Release : 2020-08-15
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 106/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Gateless Barrier by : Lucas Malet
Download or read book The Gateless Barrier written by Lucas Malet. This book was released on 2020-08-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Gateless Barrier by Lucas Malet
Author : Guo Gu
Release : 2020-10-27
Genre : Religion
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Book Synopsis The Essence of Chan by : Guo Gu
Download or read book The Essence of Chan written by Guo Gu. This book was released on 2020-10-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear and illuminating commentary on one of Bodhidharma’s most important texts—designed to help Chan practitioners apply timeless and essential advice to their practice Legend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist missionaries who had come to China before him. He confounded the emperor with cryptic dialogues, traveled the country, lived in a cave in the mountains, and eventually paved the way for a unique and illuminating approach to Buddhist teachings that would later spread across the whole of East Asia in the form of Chan—later to be known as Seon in Korean, Thien in Vietnamese, and Zen in Japanese. This book, a translation and commentary on one of Bodhidharma’s most important texts, explores Bodhidharma’s revolutionary teachings in English. Guo Gu weaves his commentary through modern and relatable contexts, showing that this centuries-old wisdom is just as crucial for life now as it was when it first came to be. Masterfully translated and accompanied by helpful insights to supplement daily practice, The Essence of Chan is the perfect guide for those new to Chan, those returning, or those who have been practicing for years.
