The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism
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The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism by Jean Smith
Here is a comprehensive introduction to Zen Buddhism for those who don't know how or where to begin, nor what to expect once they have started practicing. It includes the fundamentals of meditation practice (posture, technique, clothing), descriptions of the basic teachings and major texts, the teacher-student relationship, and what you will find when you visit a zendo, plus a history of Zen from the founding of Buddhism to its major schools in the West. In addition to answering the most frequently asked questions, it offers a listing of American Zen centers and resources, an annotated bibliography, and a glossary.Jean Smith's enormously practical approach ensures that The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism will become the book teachers and students alike will recommend.
Jean Smith grew up in a home marred by alcoholism, spousal abuse, mental abuse, and suicide. Although she was raised in a non-Christian home and was always made to believe that she was weak and fragile, Jean relied on her faith in Christ to show her that she is strong and determined, with a fight in her that she never realized she had. Here, Jesus ... Catch! is her story of faith and hope from the pain and loneliness of trauma and loss.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780609804667 |
| ISBN 10 | 0609804669 |
| Title | The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism |
| Author | Jean Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2000-02-22 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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