| What Is Zen?: Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind Contributor(s): Fischer, Norman (Author), Moon, Susan (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1611802431 ISBN-13: 9781611802436 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Zen (see Also Philosophy - Zen) - Philosophy | Zen |
| Dewey: 294.392 |
| LCCN: 2015017846 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.60 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An thorough introduction to Zen Buddhist practice--in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format--by two highly regarded teacher-writers This unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice is structured as a Q&A, making it a most useful reference for new and seasoned practitioners to look things up. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are Buddhist teachers and old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation. Their friendly conversation covers not only the basics of Zen Buddhism 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? Moon and Fischer's conversations are both humorous and informative, providing a good basic education in Zen--not only the history, theory, and practice but also contemporary issues such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality. |