| The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza Contributor(s): Loori, John Daido (Editor), Leighton, Taigen Dan (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 086171394X ISBN-13: 9780861713943 Publisher: Wisdom Publications OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2002 Annotation: This book offers essential guidance from the Buddha and Bodhidharma, from Chinese and Japanese Zen's most influential masters, and from many of modern Zen's preeminent teachers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Zen (see Also Philosophy - Zen) - Philosophy | Zen - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| LCCN: 2004002215 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.80 lbs) 243 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shikantaza--or just sitting--is one of the simplest, most subtle forms of meditation, and one of the most easily misunderstood. This peerless volume brings together a wealth of writings, from the Buddha himself to Bodhidharma and Dogen and many of modern Zen Buddhism's most influential masters, all pointing directly to the heart of this powerful practice. Edited by one of America's pre-eminent Zen teachers, this book is a rich resource for wisdom seekers and scholars alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Loori, John Daido: - John Daido Loori was, until his death in 2009, the spiritual leader and abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York. Trained in koan Zen as well as in the subtle school of Master Dogen's Zen, he was the Dharma heir of Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Devoted to maintaining authentic Zen training, he developed a distinctive style, called the Eight Gates of Zen, based on the noble eightfold path. Drawing on his background as scientist, artist, naturalist, and Zen priest, Abbot Loori was an American master who spoke directly to students from the perspective of a common background. His books include Mountain Record of Zen Talks and The Heart of Being. |