Upside-down Zen: A Direct Path Into Reality

Upside-down Zen: A Direct Path Into Reality
ISBN-10
0734404999
ISBN-13
9780734404992
Category
Zen Buddhism
Pages
274
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Lothian Children's Books
Author
Susan Murphy

Description

Zen Buddhism is a direct path into reality - the self and the hard and exhilarating questions of being alive. UPSIDE-DOWN ZEN is an invitation to walk the path of crooked wisdom, exploring the vivid spirit of Zen Buddhism and how it is taking root in the West. Originally recorded as oral teachings, these essays were written for anyone with an interest in meditation, self-knowledge and the opening of insight and compassion in ordinary life. Susan Murphy's writing conveys the richness and depth of Zen. By concentrating her gaze on the particular - the lived moment - she is able to explore the timeless wisdom of traditional Zen teachings in a contemporary setting. Drawing on modern cinema, Australian Aboriginal spirituality, Australian literature, traditional Japanese poetry and Jewish folklore to illuminate the old Zen koans. These lyrical commentaries resonate with the poetry of life and art. Her insights are rooted in those seemingly insignificant moments that are suffused with poignancy and truth. A feast of Zen wisdom, culture and philosophy, Upside-Down Zen will broaden and intensify our understanding of Buddhist teachings in the West.

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