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Meditations of a Korean Monk: A Weekly Reader Zen Master Beopjeong
Zen Master Beopjeong spent over thirty years on South Korea's bestseller lists. Praised as "one of the great spiritual leaders of our time" (Korea Herald) and "one of the most popular and influential religious leaders in Korea" (Korea Times) who "left immeasurable teachings to all of us" (President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak), Beopjeong (법정스님) wrote on the foibles of modern life and the value of nature and simplicity. His direct uncomplicated prose continues to appeal to new generations of readers.
Meditations of a Korean Monk: A Weekly Reader is divided into fifty-two weeks, each section offers two meditations by Beopjeong together with an illustration from Korean art that complements the weekend reading. Beopjeong's musings and insights are presented in English-Korean parallel text. Illustrated with Korean art throughout, each page in translation is mirrored by its original Korean hangul (한글) script on the facing page.
The translator, D. Bannon, is a member of the American Translators Association (ATA). "A true work of art." --Tom Larsen, YA Entertainment. "An incredible translation." --SeungHan Chung, MBC America. "A a worthy consideration for Buddhist and Spirituality collections. Recommended." --Midwest Book Review
Beopjeong ( 법정 法正 ) is also anglicized as Beop Jeong, Bopjong and Bŏpjŏng. Zen ( 선 禪 ) is alternately anglicized as seon, sŏn or son to represent the Korean pronunciation and practice.
Meditations of a Korean Monk: A Weekly Reader is divided into fifty-two weeks, each section offers two meditations by Beopjeong together with an illustration from Korean art that complements the weekend reading. Beopjeong's musings and insights are presented in English-Korean parallel text. Illustrated with Korean art throughout, each page in translation is mirrored by its original Korean hangul (한글) script on the facing page.
The translator, D. Bannon, is a member of the American Translators Association (ATA). "A true work of art." --Tom Larsen, YA Entertainment. "An incredible translation." --SeungHan Chung, MBC America. "A a worthy consideration for Buddhist and Spirituality collections. Recommended." --Midwest Book Review
Beopjeong ( 법정 法正 ) is also anglicized as Beop Jeong, Bopjong and Bŏpjŏng. Zen ( 선 禪 ) is alternately anglicized as seon, sŏn or son to represent the Korean pronunciation and practice.
312 pages, Paperback
First published July 6, 2012
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September 5, 2012
From Midwest Book Review, September 2012:
A time to ponder the world can bring it into clarity. "Meditations of a Korean Monk: A Weekly Reader" is a collection of thoughts on Zen Buddhism from Zen Master Beopjeong, who provides thought for everyday of the year and how to embrace the ideas and thoughts for more clarity and insight throughout it all. Presenting both English and Korean text, "Meditations of a Korean Monk" is a worthy consideration for Buddhist and Spirituality collections, recommended.
-- John Burroughs, Midwest Book Review
A time to ponder the world can bring it into clarity. "Meditations of a Korean Monk: A Weekly Reader" is a collection of thoughts on Zen Buddhism from Zen Master Beopjeong, who provides thought for everyday of the year and how to embrace the ideas and thoughts for more clarity and insight throughout it all. Presenting both English and Korean text, "Meditations of a Korean Monk" is a worthy consideration for Buddhist and Spirituality collections, recommended.
-- John Burroughs, Midwest Book Review
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