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Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition Paul Reps

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition By Paul Reps

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition by Paul Reps


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This compilation includes 101 Zen Stories, a collection of tales that recount actual experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen teachers over a period of more that five centuries. B&W illustrations.

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition Summary

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings by Paul Reps

With over one million copies sold fifty years after its first printing, Zen Flesh, Zen Bones has inspired countless lives. Hailed as the most profound religious philosophy ever, this far-reaching system of aesthetics truly tackles the question: What is Zen?

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones has been sharing wisdom and enlightenment with readers since 1957. An inspirational four-books-in-one volume at your fingertips, this collection of Zen and pre-Zen writings includes: 101 Zen Stories, a collection of tales that recount actual experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen teachers over a period of more than five centuries; The Gateless Gate, the famous thirteenth-century collection of Zen koans; Ten Bulls, a twelfth century commentary on the stages of awareness leading to enlightenment; and Centering, a 4,000 year-old teaching from India that some consider to be the roots of Zen. A lovely gift, share the inspiration and enlightenment found in Zen Flesh, Zen Bones with someone you love.

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition Reviews

It has stayed with me for the last 30 years, a classic portraying Zen mind to our linear thinking. --Phil Jackson, Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls and author of Sacred Hoops
This book was my introduction to Buddhism nearly thirty years ago. I am delighted to see this new edition of this wonderful classic. --Sylvia Boorstein, author of It's Easier Than You Think
This book has been a steadfast portal through which millions in the West have peered to catch at the very least a glimpse of Zen mind at play in all its thought-shattering dialogue, humor, joy, and wisdom. --Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are
Perhaps the first Dharma book I ever read, Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, remains a classic, a gem, a gift to us all. --Dr. Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

About Paul Reps

Paul Reps, the compiler, was an American who lived in many countries, including India, Norway, and Japan and studied many of man's efforts to find and realize his true spiritual stature. He was the author of several books of poems and prose. He once said that he felt the equal of each grass blade and pebble and believe that it is possible to be happy though human and grown up.

Nyogen Senzaki, a Buddhist scholar of international character to whom Reps acknowledged a deep debt of gratitude, was born in Japan. Early in life, he became a homeless monk, wandering the land and studying from Buddhist monastery to monastery. His wanderings eventually took him to America, where for over 50 years he lived in California, with no connection with any sect, denomination, or cathedral, radiating the free and creative spirit of Zen upon all who cared to share his study, meditation, wisdom, and loving kindness.

Additional information

GOR006596980
9780804837064
0804837066
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Classic Edition: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings by Paul Reps
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Tuttle Publishing
20081110
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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