Zen: Tradition and Transition

Zen masters discuss meditation techniques, the master-disciple relationship, the evolution of Japanese Zen, the life of a Zen monk, and problems of authority in Western Zen.

Summary

Zen: Tradition and Transition brings together some of the foremost Zen masters and scholars to create a unique sourcebook for anyone interested in understanding this rich tradition, its history, and its current practice. The wide-ranging original contributions include Chinese master Shen-yen on the essential techniques of meditation; Philip Kapleau on the master-disciple relationship; and Philip Yampolsky on the historical evolution of Japanese Zen. Burton Watson explores Zen poetry using classics from China and Japan, while Albert Low demonstrates the spirited style of Zen commentary in his essay on one of the tradition’s best-known texts. Other fascinating pieces include Morinaga Sato’s memoir, “My Struggle to Become a Zen Monk,” and T. Griffith Foulk’s portrait of the daily life of modern Zen monks in Japan. Both accessible to beginners and challenging to the serious student of Zen, this is an authoritative and complete perspective on a philosophical tradition that has flourished for a thousand years.

Product details

• Assisted by: Kenneth Kraft (Editor), Kraft (Editor), Kenneth Kraft (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.01.1994
• EAN: 9780802131621
• ISBN: 978-0-8021-3162-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 136 mm x 209 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 286 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; Asia, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, Buddhist life & practice, c 1980 to c 1989, CULTURAL HERITAGE / Asian / General, Relating to Buddhist people & groups