When Zen Buddhism crossed from China to Japan in the twelfth century, it entered a phase of development that was not only to inspire a magniļ¬cent range of artistic achievement but also to exert a tremendous inļ¬uence upon Japanese life itself and, eventually, to bring to the attention of the West a religious philosophy both unique and challenging in its power. The purpose of this anthology is to suggest an approach to answering the perennial question āWhat is Zen?ā. The texts translated here will give a general idea of Zen theory and practice, and are signiļ¬cant elements within the corpus of Zen literature. Additionally, Leggett has added a valuable āNote on the Waysā, in which he points out how āthe student keeps his Zen practice in touch with his daily lifeā. The authorās inimitable strength lies in his ability to render Japanese Zen thought accessible to a wide readership through his translations and interpretations. Leggettās anthology and commentary is an invaluable introduction to Zen for general readers.
This book title, A First Zen Reader, ISBN: 9780901032508, by Trevor Leggett, published by Global Book Sales (May 7, 2019) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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