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Zen Training
Methods And Philosophy
by A.V. Grimstone ; Katsuki Sekida
ISBN: 1590302834
ISBN-13: 9781590302835
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 2005
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.8 pounds
Pages: 258
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Zen Training: Methods and Philosophy (Qty: 25)
Sekida, Katsuki
Shambhala, 13-Sep-2005. Paperback. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081001050430G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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ZEN TRAINING: METHODS AND PHILOSOPHY
Sekida, Katsuki
Shambhala, 2005. Fine New. Save 20%. 264 pp. Approx. 6 x 9in. 15 oz.</p></p><i>Zen Training </i>is a comprehensive handbook for <i>zazen</i>, seated meditation practice, and an authoritative presentation of the Zen path. The book marked a turning point in Zen literature in its critical reevaluation of the enlightenment experience, which the author believes has often been emphasized at the expense of other important aspects of Zen training. In addition, <i>Zen Training </i>goes beyond the first flashes of enlightenment to explore how one lives as well as trains in Zen. The author also draws many significant parallels between Zen and Western philosophy and psychology, comparing traditional Zen concepts with the theories of being and cognition of such thinkers as Heidegger and Husserl.</p></p>"Written by a lay teacher with 60 years of experience in zazen, this book provides everyone from absolute beginner to experienced student with detailed, progressive information and discussion on breathing, posture, distraction, actions of mind, physiology, mood, laughter, kensho, and samadhi."</p><i>Library Journal</i></p></p>"An extraordinarily important book. It should be on the shelves of all libraries."</p><i>Choice</i></p>"[Sekida's] approach is radical in its attempt to define Zen practice in terms of Western physiology and phenomenology."</p><i> New Age Journal</i></p></p>"This book is a valuable work. Though physiologically technical, it remains personal and practical, focusing on the actual experience of zazen practice. Ultimately, however, it is the concentrated and serious spirit of the book that most tellingly establishes its value to those interested in Zen."</p>Philip Kapleau ( more information) Offered by Julian Brogi, Bookseller (United States)
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Zen Training: Methods and Philosophy (Shambhala Classics) (Qty: 5)
Katsuki Sekida
Shambhala, 2005-09-13. Paperback. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Ship from CA, IN, PA, OR, TN and FL. Over 600,000 CD/DVD, Books and bibles. Free tracking with every order. ( more information) Offered by *** www.HarvardBooksellers.com *** (United States)
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Zen Training: Methods and Philosophy (Shambhala Classics)
Sekida, Katsuki
Shambhala. PAPERBACK. 1590302834 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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