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The Essence of Zen: The Teachings of Sekkei Harada,Used
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The Essence of Zen is an expert's guided tour of the ins and outs of the tradition's approach to meditation, enlightenment, and the oneness of all things. To read it is to enter into one of modern Japanese Zen's most subtle and sophisticated minds.Sekkei Harada skillfully pushes us to drop those parts of ourselves that grasp and make demands regarding our understanding or progress in meditation practice. He enables us to see clearlyand steer clear ofthe philosophical stumbling blocks that can make the path precarious.The Essence of Zen represents the most succinct of his teachings, making it of immediate value to anyone with an interest in Zen. The book also contains Harada's explanations of the differences between the tradition's primary schools, making it particularly helpful to newcomers.
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- Q: What is 'The Essence of Zen' about? A: The Essence of Zen explores the teachings of Sekkei Harada, focusing on meditation, enlightenment, and the interconnectedness of all things within Zen practices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Essence of Zen'? A: The book is authored by Sekkei Harada, a prominent figure in modern Japanese Zen.
- Q: What are the main themes of the book? A: The main themes include meditation techniques, overcoming philosophical obstacles in Zen practice, and insights into the primary schools of Zen.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Zen? A: Yes, the Essence of Zen is particularly helpful for newcomers as it succinctly explains key teachings and differences between Zen traditions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Essence of Zen'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The Essence of Zen has a total of 176 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Essence of Zen' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2008.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Essence of Zen'.
- Q: What are the key features of the book? A: The key features include expert guidance on Zen practices and philosophical clarity that aids in meditation.