The Wheel of Life and Death: A Practical and Spiritual Guide

Kapleau, Philip

ISBN 10: 038526058X / ISBN 13: 9780385260589

Published by Doubleday, New York, 1989

About this Item

April 1989, first edition, stated. Inscribed and signed by the author on the front endpaper: "For Peter / Yes to Life is no to death. / Philip Kapleau." Kapleau (1912-2004) was an eloquent advocate for Zen Buddhism. The book is unmarked; spine slant; bottom corners and spine ends bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $19.95); chipped and edgeworn, with several short closed tears; Brodart protected. Seller Inventory # 012739

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wheel of Life and Death: A Practical and...

Publisher: Doubleday, New York

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Combining the writings of Eastern and Western religious literature on death, Kapleau provides insights into meditation, living wills, funerals, and consoling the bereaved

Reviews:

Dying is merely a change of state on an unbroken continuum of life and death, writes Zen teacher Kapleau. Bedside companion, practical manual and philosophical resource all in one, this sensitive guidebook interweaves ancient Eastern texts, modern commentaries and dialogues into a cohesive narrative that grapples with overcoming the fear of death, minimizing pain, dying with dignity and working though grief. The pros and cons of cremation versus burial are weighed, and guidelines offered on how to make a funeral service a meaningful rite of passage. After explicating the doctrine of karma, Kapleau ( The Three Pillars of Zen ) discusses belief in, and evidence for, reincarnation. Breathing and meditation exercises, plus appendices on the hospice movement and "living wills" for persons who do not want their lives artificially prolonged in the event of terminal illness, round out the volume.
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