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Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #63149 in Books
- Published on: 2004-10-25
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 256 pages
Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
This unprecedented and unparalleled volume offers essential guidance - from the most influential Buddhist masters, and from many of modern Zen"s preeminent teachers - on one of Zen"s two most central practices. The second edition contains three new translations by renowned scholar-practitioners. Essential for readers interested in meditation or Eastern religion. There is no other book devoted solely to the very important Zen practice of Shikantaza (literally, "just sitting").
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A unique compilation
This is a fascinating book containing the wisdom of many Soto Zen teachers on the practice of sitting meditation. This is a unique book because it is not biased towards one school. This is a great book for getting the 'sense' of Soto meditation without having to deal with the sometimes confusing philosphies with which it is bound up. If you are interested in the idea of Soto Zen but do not know where to begin then this is a great book to have, because it provides insights into many different schools while still giving the flavour of sitting.
