What Is Zen?: Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind by Susan Moon (English) Paperback

Description: What Is Zen? by Susan Moon, Norman Fischer An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice--in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format--by two highly regarded teacher-writers.An thorough introduction to Zen Buddhist practice-in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format-by two highly regarded teacher-writersThis unique introduction to Zen teaching and practice is structured as a Q&A, making it a most useful reference for new and seasoned practitioners to look things up. The questioner (Susan Moon) and the answerer (Norman Fischer) are Buddhist teachers and old friends, each with a unique gift for articulation. Their friendly conversation covers not only the basics of Zen Buddhism but a range of issues unique to Zen in America in the twenty-first century, including-. What is zazen and how do you do it?.Where did Zen start and where did it come from?.Will I have an enlightenment experience?.What is the law of karma in a nutshell?.What do Zen Buddhists say about rebirth?.How do you recognize a good, solid Zen teacher?Moon and Fischers conversations are both humorous and informative, providing a good basic education in Zen-not only the history, theory, and practice but also contemporary issues such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice. Author Biography Norman Fischer is a Zen teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki and Sojun Mel Weitsman. An award-winning poet and author of numerous books, he is the founder of Everyday Zen, an organization that brings Zen teachings to people from a wide range of backgrounds. He also teaches meditation in Jewish communities throughout the United States.Susan Moon was for many years the editor of Turning Wheel, the Journal of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. A longtime writer, writing teacher, and activist, she is the author of several books and the creator of the fictional Zen teacher Tofu Roshi, whose "Dear Abby"-style advice column has entertained Bay Area readers in several publications for nearly thirty years. Review "This book is pure Zen, pure Norman, pure Sue, and pure poetry in spite being in the form of prose: refreshingly down-to-earth, modest, razor sharp, and subtle. Zen cant but come alive for you in the reading, and even more, in coupling your reading with practice."—Jon Kabat-Zinn"What is Zen? is a perplexing question, one Im frequently asked, and one I ask myself, again and again. Norman Fischer and Sue Moons conversation is a wonderful, profound, affectionate, and immensely readable answer to this perplexing and ultimately unanswerable question. What Is Zen? is a book I know Ill return to again and again, whenever the question arises."—Ruth Ozeki Promotional An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice--in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format--by two highly regarded teacher-writers. Review Quote "This book is pure Zen, pure Norman, pure Sue, and pure poetry in spite being in the form of prose: refreshingly down-to-earth, modest, razor sharp, and subtle. Zen cant but come alive for you in the reading, and even more, in coupling your reading with practice."--Jon Kabat-Zinn "What is Zen? is a perplexing question, one Im frequently asked, and one I ask myself, again and again. Norman Fischer and Sue Moons conversation is a wonderful, profound, affectionate, and immensely readable answer to this perplexing and ultimately unanswerable question. What Is Zen? is a book I know Ill return to again and again, whenever the question arises."--Ruth Ozeki Promotional "Headline" An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice--in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format--by two highly regarded teacher-writers. Details ISBN1611802431 Author Norman Fischer Short Title WHAT IS ZEN Language English ISBN-10 1611802431 ISBN-13 9781611802436 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 208 Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Subtitle Plain Talk for a Beginners Mind Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States DEWEY 294.3927 Publication Date 2016-02-09 UK Release Date 2016-02-09 AU Release Date 2016-02-09 NZ Release Date 2016-02-09 US Release Date 2016-02-09 Narrator Susan McInearny Birth 1974 Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141753020;

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