Zen Philosohpy,
Zen Practice presents the two dynamic aspects of Zen- its philosophy
and its way of life. Providing a sound foundation for understanding,
Dr. Thein-An traces the history of Zen within the general context
of Buddhist thought, then focuses on the essential union of theory
and practice, sitting and action, wisdom and compassion.
For the beginning
student, Zen Philosohpy, Zen Practice offers a concise and thorough
grounding in Zen theory and technique. For the advanced student, its
simplicity and clarity of style removes the mystery surrounding many
interpretations of Zen and deepens understanding of how to apply Zen
practice in daily life. Each of the fourteen chapters fully describes
a specific meditation practice, ranging from relatively simple to
more complex techniques, as taught by the various traditions of Zen
Buddhism.
Ven, Dr. Thich
Thein-An, D.Lit. Waseda University, author of Buddhism and Zen in
Vietnam, was one of Vietnam's most influential modern scholars and
religious leaders. He taught philosophy and Buddhism at the Universities
of Hue and Saigon, and co-founded Van-Hanh Buddhist University in
Vietnam. In Los Angeles, he founded the International Buddhist Meditation
Center and the college of Oriental Studies, serving as abbot, president,
and teacher. In 1974 he was named Archbishop of Vietnamese Buddhists
in America and ably fulfilled his responsibilities until his death
in 1980.
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Great
mix of the historical, philosphical and practical zen. Reviewer: jongalt737@aol.com
from usa A little known gem in a sea of literature referring to zen
buddhism. A book i find myself referring back to more often than any
other i own. The first time i read it i gained more insight into the
history of zen, where it was coming from, and the people it arrived
through. Most importantly at the end of every chapter is a method
of practicing zazen. This, along with the stress on practicing zen
principles in daily life is why i would highly recommend this book
to the beginning zen practitioner.
