Hakuin Ekaku

The Zen koan

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ISBN 13:
9780156999816
author:
Hakuin Ekaku
format:
Paperback
publisher:
San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1965.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1984
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
13.97 x 1.02 x 21.59 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.28

Description

The Zen Koan: Its History and Use in Rinzai Zen by Isshū Miura and Ruth Fuller Sasaki is a scholarly examination of the historical development and traditional method of koan study in Zen Buddhism. This comprehensive work provides insight into the practice and significance of koans within the Rinzai tradition. Foreword by Ruth Fuller Sasaki accompanies this edition, which also features an index and ink drawings by Hakuin Ekaku. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book, this publication offers a unique perspective on the role of koans in Zen Buddhist teachings. With its detailed analysis and historical context, The Zen Koan is an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the principles and practices of Rinzai Zen.

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