A practical introduction to Zen history, philosophy and practices with a resource guide. The most straightforward accessible guide to Zen practice available, PRINCIPLES OF ZEN outlines the history of Zen (the most popular form of Buddhism in the West) from the historical Buddha to contemporary Zen centres in the UK, Europe and the US. Information includes meditation postures (with illustrations), a description of what to expect on a retreat, a discussion of koans (such as 'what is the sound of one hand clapping' and a description of different forms of practice (Korean, Japanese and Chinese variations). The author has a lively, friendly writing style and has been teaching Zen for more than two decades.
- ISBN10 0722536720
- ISBN13 9780722536728
- Publish Date 15 February 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 October 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Thorsons
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 160
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk