Living By Zen: A Synthesis of the Historical and Practical Aspects of Zen Buddhism

Suzuki, D.T.; Humphreys, Christmas - Editor

ISBN 10: 0877281947 / ISBN 13: 9780877281948

Published by Samuel Weiser Inc., New York, 2008

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187 Pages Indexed. Previous owner's name on the front endpaper. He also has written comments on the last five previously blank pages at the back of the book. Red underlining throughout Knowledge of Zen Buddhism in the west is largely due to work of the late Dr D. T. Suzuki of Japan who, after strenuous study attained his Zen enlightenment at the age of twenty seven. Thereafter he taught and wrote for sixty five years, with frequent visits to Europe and the U.S.A. When first published in 1950, Living by Zen was accepted by many as one of the most important works on Zen Buddhism by the author, who regarded it as a fresh attempt to explain to the West this unique approach to enlightenment. It is indeed a new introduction to the subject, a fit companion to his Introduction to Zen Buddhism published in 1934. Dr Suzuki, who spent so many years of his long life bringing Zen to the West, was a unique combination of a world-ranking authority on Mahayana Buddhism who was also a deeply enlightened man. Living by Zen, unknown for some years, will rouse fresh interest in this direct, profound and immensely practical way of life, which for twelve hundred years has helped to mould the philosophy, culture and art of China and Japan.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Living By Zen: A Synthesis of the Historical and Practical Aspects of Zen Buddhism
• Publisher: Samuel Weiser Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877281947
• ISBN 13: 9780877281948
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: Second Printing 1976
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

One of the most important works on Zen Buddhism. the author explains this unique approach to enlightenment to Western readers. It is a direct, profound, and immensely practical way of life, which has helped mold the philosophy and culture of China and Japan for over 1200 years.