| The Quest for Self: Zen in Business and Life Contributor(s): Iizuka, Takeshi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814737579 ISBN-13: 9780814737576 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $88.11 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1995 Annotation: The principles of Zen philosophy have been applied to professions as varied as motorcycle maintenance and baseball. In "The Quest for Self" author Takeshi Iizuka shows how he has himself applied Zen principles in business. Iizuka starts from the realization that life is but a single existence, and this leads to his reflections about how best we should live our lives. Iizuka teaches a management style that does not stand in conflict with the fulfilled and meaningful life that is based on Zen principles. Drawing on both eastern and western philosophies, "The Quest for Self" strives to help others find meaning and purpose in life and business. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| LCCN: 95010488 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.77" W x 8.56" (0.69 lbs) 174 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The principles of Zen philosophy have been applied to professions as varied as motorcycle maintenance and baseball. In The Quest for Self author Takeshi Iizuka shows how he has himself applied Zen principles in business. Iizuka starts from the realization that life is but a single existence, and this leads to his reflections about how best we should live our lives. Iizuka teaches a management style that does not stand in conflict with the fulfilled and meaningful life that is based on Zen principles. Drawing on both eastern and western philosophies, The Quest for Self strives to help others find meaning and purpose in life and business. |
Contributor Bio(s): Iizuka, Takeshi: - Takeshi Iizuka, Ph.D., J.D., C.P.A. currently serves as Chairman of The TKC National Federation of Public Accountants. He is also the author of Comparative Tax Jurisprudence. |