What Is Zen? by Norman Fischer

What Is Zen? by Norman Fischer

An thorough introduction to Zen Buddhist practice-in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format-by two highly regarded teacher-writers

This unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice is structured as a Q&A, making it a most useful reference for new and seasoned practitioners to look things up. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are Buddhist teachers and old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation. Their friendly conversation covers not only the basics of Zen Buddhism 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?

Moon and Fischer's conversations are both humorous and informative, providing a good basic education in Zen-not only the history, theory, and practice but also contemporary issues such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality.

SUSAN MOON is a writer and Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author of several books, including This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity and The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-five Centuries of Awakened Women, and a contributor to Lion's Roar, Tricycle, and other publications. She teaches in California and at the Upaya Zen Center.

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ISBN 13	9781611802436
ISBN 10	1611802431
Title	What Is Zen?
Author	Norman Fischer
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2016-02-09
Number of pages	208
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