Sayings and Tales of Zen Buddhism: Reflections for Every Day

by William Wray

The word 'Zen' is considered by many to be an abbreviation for Zen Buddhism. However, today Zen is not tied to any particular it is a way of life, discipline and thinking. Zen practitioners use sayings and scriptures to help them uncover the secrets of the universe. The most often used is the Koan, a nonsensical question given to students for meditation. The answer to one of the best-known Koans 'What is the sound of one hand clapping?' is, of course, 'silence', the silence that permeates the universe. And for most of us unattainable without a good deal of practice, here is a treasury of such jewels of thought.

416 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

Reviews

[Olena Kuzmina]

Daily reflections (quotes) are provided without attribution. Ok, many quotes are well known. Still. How is it possible?
Furthermore, the pages' background is pinkish (goodness), with the pinkish/brown fonts (in italic). It's impossible to read. I bought this book-disaster online. Not what I expected at all.

[Tina]

Since being invited to join goodreads, I have brought out some of the books I have read that have helped me on my life's journey.

This book is one of those that never dates and always gives me something deep to think about. It is organised as reflections for every day of the year and for someone who is always busy, it is great to just turn to the given page and read the quote.

Nearly every time that I have picked up this book, the daily quote has been very relevant to my life at that given moment.