The Zen Reader

Cleary, Thomas

ISBN 10: 1611807034 / ISBN 13: 9781611807035

Verlag: Shambhala, 2019

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1611807034I4N00

Inhaltsangabe:

"This expertly curated collection of over a thousand years of Zen teachings distills the very essence of the tradition. Through stories, sayings, talks, and records of encounters with Zen masters, beloved translator Thomas Cleary has created a selection of brief and accessible gems of Zen knowledge that inspire us to see the world with fresh eyes--beyond our usual assumptions and prejudices. The great voices presented here encourage us to let go of clinging and embrace reality exactly as it is, embodyingthe true Zen spirit that has had a tremendous cultural influence around the world." --Jacket.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Zen Reader
Verlag: Shambhala
Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket