Skinner, Julian Daizan
Practical Zen: Meditation and Beyond
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848193635
- author:
- Skinner, Julian Daizan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
- Genre:
- Buddhism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Practical Zen Meditation and Beyond by Julian Daizan Skinner offers a comprehensive guide to Zen meditation, drawing on the author's extensive experience of the Rinzai Zen tradition. The book presents a structured approach to meditation, based on the traditional teaching framework of "The two wings of a bird," which provides a clear path for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Daizan highlights the key points for success and addresses common pitfalls, while also sharing the experiences of Western practitioners who have successfully applied this framework in modern life. The book concludes with a selection of key source texts in translation, making it a complete introduction and guide to Zen meditation.
With its clear and simple approach, this book provides a deep and transformative practice for those seeking to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.