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Zen Under The Gun: Four Zen Masters From Turbulent Times
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Sometimes History Is Cruel: A Civilization Starts To Fall Apart And A Stable Social Order Starts To Unravel; Upheaval And Uncertainty Abound. Tyrants Ride High, Old Notions Of Justice Vanish, And People May Feel They Have Nowhere To Turn For Relief. In Some Ways, This Is The Story Of Human Civilization.Indeed, This Is What Happened To The Chinese World In The Thirteenth Century When The Mongol Conquerors Mangled China And Left The Chinese Social Order In Tatters.This Book, From One The Pioneering And Preeminent Translators Of Zen For The West, Presents A Selection Of Zen Lessons From Four Teachers In Four Successive Generations Whose Public Lives Spanned A Turbulent Period In Chinese History. These Four Zen Masters Were All Eminent Teachers, And Their Teaching Words Reflect The State Of The Art Of Zen Teaching In Their Time. And They Are, Even Now, All Vividly Relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Zen Under the Gun'? A: The main theme of 'Zen Under the Gun' revolves around how Zen teachings can provide wisdom and solace during turbulent times in history, particularly focusing on the experiences of four Zen masters during the thirteenth century in China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Zen Under the Gun' is J.C. Cleary, a well-known translator of Zen teachings for Western audiences.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition of the book is rated as 'Good'.
- Q: When was 'Zen Under the Gun' published? A: The book was published on January 13, 2010.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include its insightful lessons from Zen masters, a historical perspective on their teachings, and the relevance of their wisdom to contemporary readers.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: Yes, the book is intended for readers interested in Zen philosophy, history, and those seeking guidance during challenging times.
- Q: Can you summarize the significance of the four Zen masters discussed in the book? A: The four Zen masters highlighted in the book represent different generations and their teachings reflect the evolution of Zen thought during a time of great upheaval in China.
- Q: Where does the book ship from? A: The book ships from Vermont.