Zen: Images, Texts, and Teachings

By Lucien Stryk

The simplicity, directness, wisdom, and humor of Zen have acted as a source of spiritual guidance to thousands of people for generations. It's no surprise, then, that Americans have embraced it wholeheartedly in recent years, establishing the need for a book like Zen. A visually pleasing, gorgeously tactile gift book, it gathers together major Zen writings in one place. Soothing photographs accompany the poems and koans, revealing to beginners and experienced practitioners alike the enigma and harmony of this ancient tradition. An introduction helps readers approach the text, providing some history of the teachings as well as the philosophy behind them. A glossary and bibliography round out this unique anthology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579651666
• ISBN13: 9781579651664
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Artisan Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Zen in words and images

You may find most of the traditional Zen koans and haiku contained in this book in other anthologies, some of them more complete, and some of them more appealing to those who have already read a few books on Zen or Zen poetry.However, this is probably the most beautiful reunion of words and images in the form of a book that I have ever seen. It's not "illustrated Zen for beginners", this is Zen in words and images.I'd say this book is not "about" Zen. It *is* Zen.

Very highly recommended for students of Zen spirituality.

This beautiful edition gathers writings from Zen spirituality, matches them with color photos reflective of these writings, and blends in poetry for maximum impact. The result is a beautiful title suitable for gift-giving for any with an interest in Zen.