The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen

Wisdom Publications

ISBN 10: 1614295719 / ISBN 13: 9781614295716

Published by Wisdom Publications, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen
• Publisher: Wisdom Publications
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1614295719
• ISBN 13: 9781614295716
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

An introduction to Zen unlike any you’ve seen before—inspired by manga and graphic novels.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen offers a comprehensive overview of Soto Zen Buddhism in a delightfully captivating way. Complete with dynamic, detailed illustrations, Soto Zen Priest Seigaku Amato uses a semi-narrative style to take you on a visual tour of Buddhism and, using specifics to illuminate universals, dives deep into the practices and forms of Soto Zen.

Whether you are just taking your first step or have been practicing Zen for years, this creative and profound book will be a constant companion and guide on your journey as it explores topics such as
• a brief history of Buddhism,
• an iconographic overview of various buddhas and bodhisattvas,
• an introduction to the various practices of Zen including meditation (zazen), work practice (samu), and meditative eating (oryoki),
• a what’s what of holidays, ceremonies, temple instruments, and religious vestments, and
• a how-to guide for setting up a home altar.

About the Author

Seigaku Amato is a writer, illustrator, and Soto Zen Buddhist priest registered with the Soto-Shu of Japan and is an Assistant Minister at Long Beach Buddhist Church. His work has been published in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Buddhadharma, and New World Library publications. Seigaku works full-time polishing the rough edges of his personality, which is a never ending job.