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Passing Through The Gateless Barrier: Koan Practice For Real Life
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The Classic Thirteenthcentury Collection Of Zen Koans With One Of The Most Accessible Commentaries To Date, From A Chinese Zen Teacher.Gateways To Awakening Surround Us At Every Moment Of Our Lives. The Whole Purpose Of Koan (Gongan, In Chinese) Practice Is To Keep Us From Missing These Myriad Opportunities By Leading Us To Certain Gates That Have Traditionally Been Effective For People To Access That Marvelous Awakening. The Fortyeight Koans Of The Gateless Barrier (Chinese: Wumenguan; Japanese: Mumonkan) Have Been Waking People Up For Well Over Eight Hundred Years. Chan Teacher Guo Gu Provides Here A Fresh Translation Of The Classic Text, Along With The First English Commentary By A Teacher Of The Chinese Tradition From Which It Originated. He Shows That The Koans In This Text Are Not Mere Stories From A Distant Past, But Are Rather Pointers To The Places In Our Lives Where We Get Stuckand That Each Sticking Point, When Examined, Can Become A Gateless Barrier Through Which We Can Enter Into Profound Wisdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Passing Through the Gateless Barrier' about? A: 'Passing Through the Gateless Barrier' is a collection of Zen koans with commentary by Chinese Zen teacher Guo Gu. It explores the meaning of koans as gateways to awakening in everyday life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Guo Gu, a Chan teacher who provides a fresh translation and commentary on the classic Zen text.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 440 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Passing Through the Gateless Barrier' published? A: The book was published on May 31, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Zen practice? A: 'Passing Through the Gateless Barrier' is designed to be accessible, making it suitable for beginners as well as those familiar with Zen practice.
- Q: What is the significance of the Gateless Barrier koans? A: The Gateless Barrier koans serve as pointers to help individuals recognize and overcome obstacles in their lives, facilitating a deeper understanding of Zen principles.
- Q: Does this book include commentary on each koan? A: Yes, Guo Gu provides commentary for each of the forty-eight koans, offering insights and interpretations to enhance understanding.
- Q: Can this book be used for meditation practice? A: Yes, the koans can be used as focal points for meditation, helping practitioners explore their thoughts and experiences.
- Q: Is 'Passing Through the Gateless Barrier' part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone work and does not belong to a series.