Teachings of Zen

By Thomas Cleary

Book Overview

Zen Buddhism emerged in China some fifteen centuries ago and remained the most dynamic and influential spiritual movement in Asia for more than a millennium. Though the teachings of the first Zen masters are sometimes considered innovation, they were actually a return to the core of Buddhist teaching and to an understanding of the importance of the personal experience of enlightenment. This anthology presents talks, sayings, and records of heart-to-heart encounters to show the essence of Zen teaching through the words of the Zen masters themselves. The selections have been made from the voluminous Zen canon for their accessibility, their clarity, and above all their practical effectiveness in fostering insight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570623384
• ISBN13: 9781570623387
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Ancient Classics for the Modern world

A superb collection of short Zen texts, translated into easy accessible language for us "moderns". I always bring it with me. I has truly made waiting for the bus a pleasure! Four minutes are enough for reading one text and giving it some extra thought.