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How to Practice ZAZEN
A brief introduction to Zen Buddhist practice.
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Published January 1, 1976
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December 10, 2012
Short and to the point. If you are looking for colorful metaphors and flowery prose, you won't find it here. Which isn't a bad thing really. What you will get, is a very brief introduction to Gautama Buddha, then a brief introduction to Buddhism, and then finally the particulars of sitting from a zen perspective. After finishing this book, I was instantly reminded of the words used by Pattabhi Jois to explain yoga. Something to the effect of - "1% theory, 99% practice". Just sit, and watch what happens. That is all.
September 27, 2019
Decent introduction to Japanese sitting meditation.
May 13, 2009
Like most Asian studies books, this is a dry read. Though the fun resides in capturing the nuggets of knowledge worthy of implementing into one's life.
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