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The Flowing Bridge: Guidance On Beginning Zen Koans
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Koanssuch As What Is The Sound Of One Hand Clapping?Have Penetrated Deeply Into Popular Consciousness. Yet, Those Who Encounter Koans In The Traditional Literature Or In The Context Of Exploring Zen Practice Themselves Can Often Find Them Utterly Baffling.The Flowing Bridge Is The Firstever Book To Address All Of The First Koans That Zen Students Encounter In PracticeWhat Is Mu? What Is The Sound Of The Single Hand? And The Socalled Miscellaneous Koansthat Have Historically Been Closely Guarded By Master And Disciple As Esoteric Treasures.Elaine Maciness, A Catholic Nun And A Zen Teacher In The Lineage Of The Renowned Master Koun Yamada (Author Of Wisdom'S The Gateless Gate), Offers Exceptionally Valuable Guidance To Beginners On How To Work With Koansand Reveals An Uncommon Depth Of Insight And An Easy Technical Mastery Of Zen'S Most Misunderstood And Most Powerful Tools. This Book Is Sure To Become A Classic, Standing Alongside The Gateless Gate And The Blue Cliff Record As A Mustread For Anyone Seeking Zen'S Subtlest Teachings And Deepest Power.
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- Q: What are Zen koans? A: Zen koans are short stories or paradoxical statements used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deep thought and facilitate meditation. They often challenge conventional thinking and encourage insight beyond logical reasoning.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Flowing Bridge'? A: The author of 'The Flowing Bridge: Guidance on Beginning Zen Koans' is Elaine MacInnes, who is both a Catholic nun and a Zen teacher.
- Q: What does 'The Flowing Bridge' offer to beginners? A: 'The Flowing Bridge' provides valuable guidance for beginners on how to approach and work with Zen koans, helping to demystify these teachings.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'The Flowing Bridge' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Flowing Bridge'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Flowing Bridge' published? A: 'The Flowing Bridge' was published on November 28, 2007.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Flowing Bridge'.
- Q: Is there any prerequisite knowledge needed to understand the book? A: No prior knowledge of Zen Buddhism or koans is necessary. The book is designed to help beginners understand and work with koans.
- Q: What kind of insights does Elaine MacInnes provide in the book? A: Elaine MacInnes offers deep insights into the practice of Zen and koans, aiming to make these complex teachings accessible to newcomers.
- Q: Are there any specific koans addressed in 'The Flowing Bridge'? A: Yes, the book addresses traditional koans such as 'What is Mu?' and 'What is the sound of the single hand?', along with others considered important for beginners.