Zen Buddhism conveys its profound and powerful truths through epigram, parable and brief, enigmatic and often amusing stories of the masters. In addition to 101 ZEN STORIES, this volume contains THE GATELESS GATE, a collection of koans or puzzles that students use to attune their minds to enlightenment, and 10 BULLS, an illustrated account of a bull-hunt which symbolizes the ascending stages of awareness. In CENTREING, an ancient Sanskrit text at the roots of Zen, Shiva offers '112 ways to open the invisible door of consciousness'. Zen can never be summed up in a bible or definitive body of doctrine, but for anyone seeking the inspiration of illumination of Zen wisdom, these classic texts make the ideal place to start.
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
Summary
Zen Buddhism conveys its profound truths through epigrams, parable and brief enigmatic and often amusing stories of the masters. In addition to "101 Zen Stories", this volume contains "The Gateless Gate", a collection of "koans" or puzzles and "10 Bulls", an illustrated account of a bull-hunt.
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Summary
About
Paul Reps is an American deeply interested in bridging the understanding of East and West. He is the author of SUN TELEGRAMS, SQUARE SUN SQUARE MOON, UNWRINKLING PLAYS and 10 WAYS TO MEDITATE.
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GOR001381845
9780140192674
0140192670
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Used - Very Good
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Penguin Books Ltd
1991-08-29
176
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