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What Is Zen?

By Norman Fischer

What Is Zen?

By Norman Fischer

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An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice-in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format-by two highly regarded teacher-writers This unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice is structured as a Q&A, making it a most useful reference for new and seasoned practitioners to look things up. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are Buddhist teachers and old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation. Their friendly conversation covers not only the basics of Zen Buddhism but a range of issues unique to Zen in America in the twenty-first century, including: • What is zazen and how do you do it? • Where did Zen start and where did it come from? • Will I have an enlightenment experience? • What is the law of karma in a nutshell? • What do Zen Buddhists say about rebirth? • How do you recognize a good, solid Zen teacher? Moon and Fischer's conversations are both humorous and informative, providing a good basic education in Zen-not only the history, theory, and practice but also contemporary issues such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2016-02-09
Publication Date:
2016-02-09
Publisher:
Shambhala
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1611802431
ISBN13:
9781611802436
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
279 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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