Koans: The Lessons of Zen
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The study of Zen has undergone an enormous resurgence as people strive for more meaning in their lives. These three beautifully produced full-color volume introduce Zen principles and practices that can be put into use in our daily lives.Haiku celebrates this ancient form of poetry with selections from classic and contemporary masters, and is divided into sections commemorating the four seasons and the new year.Koans are old, Chinese-devised problems that are solved through experience rather than chance logic. Deceptively simple, this collection of riddles is offered in order of difficulty and accompanied by brief explanations.Sayings is a commemorative collection of stories, parables, and proverbs from the past that are remarkable in the timeliness of their wisdom and the beauty of their imagery.Each volume begins with a simple, inspiring introduction to the subject and concludes with a list of recommended readings. Illustrated with expertly chosen and stunning art, these books will delight anyone moved by the delicacy and perfection of Zen arts and philosophy.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0786862521
ISBN13:9780786862528
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Hyperion
Weight:0.38 lbs.
Dimensions:6.5" x 0.5" x 6.5"
Customer Reviews
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Not by Steiner
Published by D. Jones , 2 months ago
The description avoids the listings' claim that the authorship should be credited to Rudolph Steiner. This is not true. Steiner is neither the author nor the editor, the publication details are complete and completely unrelated beyond the concept of, (one should contemplate such things as koans.) No Steiner quotes or references are mentioned within its pages. Perhaps it was a mistake. Little to nothing is contained within its pages that doesn't appear somewhere else, properly credited to its authorship.
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