Isbn: 9780802131621 - Zen: Tradition and Transition: a Sourcebook by Contemporary Zen Masters and Scholars (35 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Zen: Tradition and Transition brings together some of the foremost Zen masters and scholars to create a unique sourcebook for anyone interested in understanding this rich tradition, its history, and its current practice. The wide-ranging original contributions include Chinese master Shen-yen on the essential techniques of meditation; Philip Kapleau on the master-disciple relationship; and Philip Yampolsky on the historical evolution of Japanese Zen. Burton Watson explores Zen poetry using classics from China and Japan, while Albert Low demonstrates the spirited style of Zen commentary in his essay on one of the tradition s best-known texts. Other fascinating pieces include Morinaga Sato s memoir, My Struggle to Become a Zen Monk, and T. Griffith Foulk s portrait of the daily life of modern Zen monks in Japan. Both accessible to beginners and challenging to the serious student of Zen, this is an authoritative and complete perspective on a philosophical tradition that has flourished for a thousand years.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Zen: Tradition and Transition brings together some of the foremost Zen masters and scholars to create a unique sourcebook for anyone interested in understanding this rich tradition, its history, and its current practice. The wide-ranging original contributions include Chinese master Shen-yen on the essential techniques of meditation; Philip Kapleau on the master-disciple relationship; and Philip Yampolsky on the historical evolution of Japanese Zen. Burton Watson explores Zen poetry using classics from China and Japan, while Albert Low demonstrates the spirited style of Zen commentary in his essay on one of the tradition s best-known texts. Other fascinating pieces include Morinaga Sato s memoir, My Struggle to Become a Zen Monk, and T. Griffith Foulk s portrait of the daily life of modern Zen monks in Japan. Both accessible to beginners and challenging to the serious student of Zen, this is an authoritative and complete perspective on a philosophical tradition that has flourished for a thousand years.…

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: SOME ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Grove Press Pub Date: 7/1/1989 Binding: Paperback Pages: 230 Reprint edition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Zen: Tradition and Transition brings together some of the foremost Zen masters and scholars to create a unique sourcebook for anyone interested in understanding this rich tradition, its history, and its current practice. The wide-ranging original contributions include Chinese master Shen-yen on the essential techniques of meditation; Philip Kapleau on the master-disciple relationship; and Philip Yampolsky on the historical evolution of Japanese Zen. Burton Watson explores Zen poetry using classics from China and Japan, while Albert Low demonstrates the spirited style of Zen commentary in his essay on one of the tradition s best-known texts. Other fascinating pieces include Morinaga Sato s memoir, My Struggle to Become a Zen Monk, and T. Griffith Foulk s portrait of the daily life of modern Zen monks in Japan. Both accessible to beginners and challenging to the serious student of Zen, this is an authoritative and complete perspective on a philosophical tradition that has flourished for a thousand years.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Zen: Tradition and Transition brings together some of the foremost Zen masters and scholars to create a unique sourcebook for anyone interested in understanding this rich tradition, its history, and its current practice. The wide-ranging original contributions include Chinese master Shen-yen on the essential techniques of meditation; Philip Kapleau on the master-disciple relationship; and Philip Yampolsky on the historical evolution of Japanese Zen. Burton Watson explores Zen poetry using classics from China and Japan, while Albert Low demonstrates the spirited style of Zen commentary in his essay on one of the tradition s best-known texts. Other fascinating pieces include Morinaga Sato s memoir, My Struggle to Become a Zen Monk, and T. Griffith Foulk s portrait of the daily life of modern Zen monks in Japan. Both accessible to beginners and challenging to the serious student of Zen, this is an authoritative and complete perspective on a philosophical tradition that has flourished for a thousand years.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. very little to no amount of wear.

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softcover. Condition: Fine copy. Later prt. 8vo, 230 pp.

paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 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).

Trade Paperback. Condition: VG-. used trade paperback edition. lightly shelfworn, corners perhaps slightly bumped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. Clean copy. May have remainder mark.

4th Printing. 230pp., including index. "A usueful book. I like the balance of scholarship, historical overviews, and familiarity with thte experimental and personal essence of Zen practice." -- Gary Snyder. Trade paperback. Light shelfwear. Very Good.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Zen: Tradition and Transition: A Sourcebook by Contemporary Zen Masters and Scholars. Book.

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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Publisher: Grove/Evergreen, New York, 1989. NEAR FINE softcover in illustrated/pictorial wraps, as issued. Book has occasional highlighting, otherwise as new. First Softcover Edition, SECOND Printing.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 240 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Zen: Tradition and Transition brings together some of the foremost Zen masters and scholars to create a unique sourcebook for anyone interested in understanding this rich tradition, its history, and its current practice. The wide-ranging original contributions include Chinese master Shen-yen on the essential techniques of meditation; Philip Kapleau on the master-disciple relationship; and Philip Yampolsky on the historical evolution of Japanese Zen. Burton Watson explores Zen poetry using classics from China and Japan, while Albert Low demonstrates the spirited style of Zen commentary in his essay on one of the tradition's best-known texts. Other fascinating pieces include Morinaga Sato's memoir, ?My Struggle to Become a Zen Monk," and T. Griffith Foulk's portrait of the daily life of modern Zen monks in Japan. Both accessible to beginners and challenging to the serious student of Zen, this is an authoritative and complete perspective on a philosophical tradition that has flourished for a thousand years.…