What Is Zen?
Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Zen Buddhism, Philosophy, Eastern, Buddhism
| Author: | Norman Fischer, Susan Moon | ISBN: | 9780834840041 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | February 9, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala | Language: | English |
| Author: | Norman Fischer, Susan Moon |
| ISBN: | 9780834840041 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | February 9, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala |
| Language: | English |
This unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice takes the remarkably accessible form of question-and-answer—making it a most useful reference for looking things up. But whether you're a neophyte or a seasoned practitioner, you'll want to read the whole thing. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation, and their friendly conversation covers not only the basics 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?
This unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice takes the remarkably accessible form of question-and-answer—making it a most useful reference for looking things up. But whether you're a neophyte or a seasoned practitioner, you'll want to read the whole thing. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation, and their friendly conversation covers not only the basics 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?
