What Is Zen?: Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind

What Is Zen?: Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind
ISBN-10
0834840049
ISBN-13
9780834840041
Category
Religion
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2016-02-09
Publisher
Shambhala Publications
Authors
Susan Moon, Norman Fischer

Description

This unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice takes the remarkably accessible form of question-and-answer—making it a most useful reference for looking things up. But whether you're a neophyte or a seasoned practitioner, you'll want to read the whole thing. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation, and their friendly conversation covers not only the basics but a range of issues unique to Zen in America in the twenty-first century, including: • What is zazen and how do you do it? • Where did Zen start and where did it come from? • Will I have an enlightenment experience? • What is the law of karma in a nutshell? • What do Zen Buddhists say about rebirth? • How do you recognize a good, solid Zen teacher?

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