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These essays by a prominent Zen master are a classic introduction to Zen Buddhism, specifically written for Westerners.
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The former abbot of Nanzenji Monastary in Kyoto, the Reverend Zenkei Shibayama, understood Western ways, and, in the early 1970s, prepared these introductory essays for English speakers.
In A Flower Does Not Talk, the author describes the basic characteristics of Zen, the training it calls for, and the Zen Personality, before presenting three typical Zen writings accompanied by informative notes. This book is beautifully illustrated with drawings, photographs of Zen inspired flower arrangements, and paintings by Zen Master Hakuin, is a classic introduction to the core of Buddhist teachings, which provide the basis for the happiness of mankind.
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- PublisherTuttle Pub
- Publication date1970
- ISBN 10 0804808848
- ISBN 13 9780804808842
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages272
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