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Simple Zen: A Guide to Living Moment by Moment
Simple Zen is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Zen's history, themes, and uses in our modern Western world.
Beginning with a history of Zen from the time of its origin to the present, the book goes on to outline the themes and practices associated with Zen, such as koans, meditation, enlightenment, and ethics. The final section of the book, entitled "Living Zen," addresses the ways in which Zen can help us to realize a deeper, fuller life though such artistic activities as poetry, brush painting, the martial arts, tea ceremony, and flower arrangement.
Beginning with a history of Zen from the time of its origin to the present, the book goes on to outline the themes and practices associated with Zen, such as koans, meditation, enlightenment, and ethics. The final section of the book, entitled "Living Zen," addresses the ways in which Zen can help us to realize a deeper, fuller life though such artistic activities as poetry, brush painting, the martial arts, tea ceremony, and flower arrangement.
176 pages, Paperback
First published May 15, 1999
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April 1, 2008
Actually lays zen out clearly so one can understand what they are talking about. I really enjoyed the history and and development information as well as the various simple exercises given in the book.
May 16, 2026
La calidad de está edición especifica es muy buena, la tapa es dura, las hojas son lisas y brillantes y el tamaño es portable.
En cuanto a los contenidos es bastante completo, hace un esfuerzo en cubrir todo lo referente al zen desde su historia hasta su practica, con diferentes ejercicios, lo recomiendo a todo aquel que se encuentre interesado en esta forma de vida.
En cuanto a los contenidos es bastante completo, hace un esfuerzo en cubrir todo lo referente al zen desde su historia hasta su practica, con diferentes ejercicios, lo recomiendo a todo aquel que se encuentre interesado en esta forma de vida.
March 10, 2019
Easy to read book, with a lot of easily assimilated information.
March 22, 2020
If you are just now getting into zen,thisbis the perfect book to understanding it in a more detailed way.
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June 30, 2016This is a book that outlines the basics of Zen. Divided into 3 parts, the book explains the history of Zen, the themes of Zen, and ways you can add Zen into your life through the arts. As someone fairly new to consistent, regular meditation, it was very informative and enlightening.
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March 4, 2008this is a book i got for christmas. I'm reading it.
September 21, 2008
A good overview, with practical applications for daily life.
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