The Story of Chinese Zen begins with the premise that the climate during Shakyamuni's founding of Buddhism in India ultimately influenced the differences behind Hinayana and Mahayana thought, practice, and methods of seeking realization. From there - beginning with its transmission to China - Master Nan outlines the Zen School, exploring influences on the development of Zen before the early T'ang dynasty, different means of studying Zen and pursuing the heart and goal of Zen. He explores the relationship between Zen and neo ...
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The Story of Chinese Zen begins with the premise that the climate during Shakyamuni's founding of Buddhism in India ultimately influenced the differences behind Hinayana and Mahayana thought, practice, and methods of seeking realization. From there - beginning with its transmission to China - Master Nan outlines the Zen School, exploring influences on the development of Zen before the early T'ang dynasty, different means of studying Zen and pursuing the heart and goal of Zen. He explores the relationship between Zen and neo-Confucianism and the inseparability of religion and Zen from Chinese literature and philosophy, especially Taoism.
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Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).
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Trade Paperback. Glossy green wrappers. Glued binding. ix + 258 pages. 1st edition, 1st printing. CONDITION: GOOD, binding square and tight, pages free of writing but with yellow highlighting on 4 pages; light water staining to top outer corner, light shelf wear. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.
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Very Good. Size: 92x12x140; The story of the development of Zen in China. The author studied under 32 major Taoist and Buddhist masters and is widely recognized as one of the foremost scholars on Zen and Taoism. Paperback. First edition. Corners of front cover a bit curled. ix, 258pp. Full refund if not satisfied.
