The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism by Jean Smith (2000, Trade Paperback)
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- ISBN
- 9780609804667
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
0609804669
ISBN-13
9780609804667
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1135577
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beginner's Guide Tozen Buddhism
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
Mindfulness & Meditation, Zen, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-035110
Reviews
"This is the first book I am aware of that draws on the existing body of literature in English by modern Zen teachers to offer a solid reader's guide to the ABCs of Zen. A practitioner herself, Jean Smith manages to write about Zen simply and succinctly -- from the inside." -- Norman Fischer, coabbot of San Francisco Zen Center "This book is both a primer and an overview, offering the beginning student clear instructions for where, how, and with whom to practice, as well as, most importantly, why." -- Sylvia Boorstein, author of Don't Just Do Something, Sit There "Jean Smith covers the basics in this carefully crafted and knowledgeable introductory guide to Zen. Her long experience of practice illuminates this 'finger pointing toward the moon.'" -- Sojun Mel Weitsman, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center "In a kind and friendly manner, Jean Smith graciously invites us to visit the world of Zen and make ourselves at home in our own being." -- Edward Espe Brown, Zen priest, author of Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings, "This is the first book I am aware of that draws on the existing body of literature in English by modern Zen teachers to offer a solid reader's guide to the ABCs of Zen. A practitioner herself, Jean Smith manages to write about Zen simply and succinctly -- from the inside." -- Norman Fischer, coabbot of San Francisco Zen Center "This book is both a primer and an overview, offering the beginning student clear instructions for where, how, and with whom to practice, as well as, most importantly, why." -- Sylvia Boorstein, author of Don't Just Do Something, Sit There "Jean Smith covers the basics in this carefully crafted and knowledgeable introductory guide to Zen. Her long experience of practice illuminates this 'finger pointing toward the moon.'" -- Sojun Mel Weitsman, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center "In a kind and friendly manner, Jean Smith graciously invites us to visit the world of Zen and make ourselves at home in our own being." -- Edward Espe Brown, Zen priest, author of Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings From the Trade Paperback edition.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
294.3/927
Synopsis
Here is a comprehensive introduction to Zen Buddhism for those who don't know how or where to begin, nor what to expect once they have started practicing. It includes the fundamentals of meditation practice (posture, technique, clothing), descriptions of the basic teachings and major texts, the teacher-student relationship, and what you will find when you visit a zendo, plus a history of Zen from the founding of Buddhism to its major schools in the West. In addition to answering the most frequently asked questions, it offers a listing of American Zen centers and resources, an annotated bibliography, and a glossary. Jean Smith's enormously practical approach ensures that The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism will become the book teachers and students alike will recommend.
LC Classification Number
BQ9265.4.S53 2000
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