Zen Pathways : An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism...

Zen Pathways : An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism, Paperback by Davis, Bret W., ISBN 019757369X, ISBN-13 9780197573693, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK"This book offers an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism. The author is a philosophy professor who formally practiced Zen in Japan for more than a dozen years, and who is authorized to teach Zen. During his years studyingand teaching philosophy in universities in Japan, he worked closely with the leading contemporary representatives of the Kyoto School. Th lucidly explicates the philosophical implications of Zen teachings and kåoans, comparing and contrasting thesewith other Asian as well as Western religions and philosophies. Throughout it relates traditional Zen teachings and practices to our twenty-first century lives. In addition to being a scholarly and philosophical introduction to Zen, th provides concrete instructions for beginning a practice of Zen meditation. Its twenty-four chapters treat such philosophical topics as the self, nature, art, morality, and language, as well as basic Buddhist teachings such as the middle way and karma. Several chapters engage in interreligious dialogue with Christianity and other religions, as well as with other schools of Buddhism. The Zen based philosophies of the Kyoto School are introduced in one chapter and frequently referenced throughout th. The concluding chapter reviews the path of Zen practice and enlightenment by way of commenting on the beloved Zen classic, The Ten Oxherding Pictures. Th can be read in its entirety as a coherently organized introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen, orchapters can be read independently according to the reader's specific interests"--