Inspired by the earliest and core texts of Zen Buddhism, Zen Speaks distills the philosophy and wisdom of Zen in a series of illustrated Chi...
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Sep 14, 2011
dario
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Menudo propósito el del libro: en plan historieta, explicar de que va el Zen.
Ya en la introducción nos alerta que ripios, estrategias, certezas podremos ver a futuro.
El libro transpira Zen en pocos cuadritos.
Y sale airoso.
De fácil lectura.
Pero tiene efecto colaterales.
Because, suddenly all becomes... zen!
Ya en la introducción nos alerta que ripios, estrategias, certezas podremos ver a futuro.
El libro transpira Zen en pocos cuadritos.
Y sale airoso.
De fácil lectura.
Pero tiene efecto colaterales.
Because, suddenly all becomes... zen!
Nov 14, 2010
Lillilupe
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Ho odiato doverlo restituire alla biblioteca: basta, me lo compro.
Da avere, spulciare, aprire a caso, guardare e riguardare mille volte.
Disegni bellissimi.
E lo zen è lì, perfettamente assimilabile, immediato.
Non ci devi mica pensare, ovvio.
Ti entra dentro, e basta.
Da avere, spulciare, aprire a caso, guardare e riguardare mille volte.
Disegni bellissimi.
E lo zen è lì, perfettamente assimilabile, immediato.
Non ci devi mica pensare, ovvio.
Ti entra dentro, e basta.
May 21, 2010
Jayaram
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Anybody who is on THE PATH should read this book..and find out the divine path is for people with a totally non-serious mind...I am interested to discuss this book endlessly and anybody who is interested can contact me and video-chat.
Nov 03, 2011
David
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Koans in comic form. Not to be taken too seriously, but fun and interesting. Part of me believes everything is better in the form of a comic.
Aug 21, 2009
Marija S.
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Loved the idea, the simplicity of drawings and yet the ingenious way of depicting zen anectodes and messages
May 05, 2010
Dave
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Great comic-format book of Zen thoughts. Well illustrated, highly enjoyable.
Sep 13, 2007
Mike
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A great primer to Buddhism, and a genuinely enlightening book. The parables used here are well chosen and beautifully illustrated. One in particular always stuck out in my mind: A monk's meditation is consistenly disturbed by a great spider that descends as he tries to focus. When he tells his master, the master tells him "keep a paintbrush beside you, and when it descends, paint a circle on its stomach." He does so, and when his meditations end, he discovers the circle on his own stom
Aug 09, 2011
Tasnima
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I used to love this book...and I do still like it...it is just on this (probably 6th or 7th re-reading, I feel like it is very male-centric (the nuns who do appear are just apparatuses to illustrate points, nothing more) and some of the oh-so-beautiful/deep questions are really little language traps...maybe I am just more cynical. I would still recommend this book.
Sep 07, 2007
Alex
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Stock full of amazingly clear anecdotes on the the nature of Zen and the Tao. This comic-nonfiction hybrid vividly illustrates stories from famous Zen Buddhist texts, then clarifies the point for the reader's contemplation. I could re-read this book ten times and find something new for myself each time.
Apr 14, 2008
Juno
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A fun book! It takes topics that would be (in my opinion) boring to most people and incorporates a cute style of drawing (reminded me of funnies you see in the paper) to convey what really are important life lessons.
I'd recommend this book to anyone with an open mind.
I'd recommend this book to anyone with an open mind.
Jan 29, 2008
Sharif
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This is a comic book. But if you read this (comic book), you will sound so incredibly well-informed about Buddhism that your Prius-driving friends will only be able to gnash their under-used canine teeth in envy.
Jul 05, 2008
Patrick
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Every page in this tome is packed with knowledge, " Any time and any place are always the best time and the best place. All you have to do is experience things with an attentive mind."
Sep 19, 2007
James
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A truly beautifully rendered series of stories illustrating Zen philosophy-- done in comic strip format. Simple, philosophical, fun, engaging, admirable, and for me, essential.
Dec 17, 2009
Robert
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Wonderful comic-strip versions of familiar Zen koans and stories. This book fell into my hands at a rough time in my life and reopened a long forgotten area of interest.
Mar 22, 2008
Floydsalerno
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One of my favourite run away from the world for a minute books. Zen quotes done as comic strips... ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Where's my cup o tea?
Where's my cup o tea?
Dec 08, 2007
Marcus
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I misplaced this book a few years ago. Excellent combination of illustrated stories and Zen concepts. I need to get another copy.
Oct 27, 2007
Mark
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Fantastic book worth reading. And as a bonus the stories are in cartoon fashion.
I recomend all books from Tsai Chih Chung
I recomend all books from Tsai Chih Chung
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