Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136312 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-12
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Synopsis
A book for the serious beginner. This extensively revised edition includes one all-new chapter, adding to the book's reputation as a timeless guide to understanding what Zen is and is not. A perfect follow-up for the reader who has read Zen Meditation in Plain English. Especially useful for those who have not yet encountered a Zen teacher. Contextualizes the Buddhist roots of Zen.

Customer Reviews

An excellent book.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Zen and everyday practice. Kosho's approach is relaxed, plain spoken and always pragmatic.
Reading this is as close as it gets to having a teacher with you. It conveys the thoughts and teaching of an man who wants to be sure his message is understood. Kosho's Opening the Hand of Thought will always be within my reach. Ready to be read again and again.

Your own teacher in a book.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Whilst no book can truely replace a teacher, this comes pretty damn close. This is first and foremost a practical book, emphasising the importance of regular practice. Uchiyama Roshi explains shikantaza in the most clear and simple way imaginable. He also details how to integrate Zen into your everyday life. If you are interested in Soto Zen Buddhism, then this is a must-buy.