How to do ZAZEN

by Shodo Harada, Priscilla Storandt (Translator), Thomas Yuho Kirchner (Translator)

An English translation of Harada Shōdō Roshi’s detailed instructions on Zen meditation for his Western students at Sōgen-ji Monastery. The book also contains a brief biography of Harada Roshi, the Roshi’s answers to frequently asked questions on Zen, and romanized versions with English translations of the sutras and dharanis read during daily services at Zen temples. This book replaces the Institute’s earlier book, How to Practice Zazen, by Yamada Mumon Roshi.

Genres: Buddhism, Japan

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Raquel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Onsetsu Evan Cordes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Succinct!

Thankful for Roshi’s details about getting into full lotus.

But the best part is the Q&A format at the end. Would love more sections like this in Zen books by teachers.