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Zen - The Authentic Gate

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Unique Zen Master's Guide to Effortless, Natural Practice.

If you're seeking a practical guide to Zen, look no further. Zen: The Authentic Gate offers a clear and systematic approach to Zen practice, whether you're a beginner or already advanced. Yamada Koun, one of the greatest Zen masters of the twentieth century, brings a warm and ecumenical tone to this book, making it accessible to anyone regardless of their background, tradition, or religion. With compelling stories and deep insights, this book will guide you through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice that is effortless and natural.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781614292500
Related Collections: Religion, Philosophy, Personal Development
Related Topics: Spirituality, Buddhism, Personal Development

Description

Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one
of the greatest masters of the twentieth century. Why practice Zen? What
sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These
questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada,
whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy.
Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the reader
through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in
tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of
faith. Zen: The Authentic Gate is an easy-to-follow guide to creating an
effortless and natural practice regardless of background, tradition, or
religion.


Author: Yamada Koun
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Publication Date: 2015
 

Unique Zen Master's Guide to Effortless, Natural Practice.

If you're seeking a practical guide to Zen, look no further. Zen: The Authentic Gate offers a clear and systematic approach to Zen practice, whether you're a beginner or already advanced. Yamada Koun, one of the greatest Zen masters of the twentieth century, brings a warm and ecumenical tone to this book, making it accessible to anyone regardless of their background, tradition, or religion. With compelling stories and deep insights, this book will guide you through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice that is effortless and natural.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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