An introduction to Zen Buddhism.

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Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki: An introduction to Zen Buddhism. (1949, Published for the Buddhist Society by Rider)

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One of the world’s leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world. Written in a lively, accessible, and straightforward manner, An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is illuminating for the serious student and layperson alike. Suzuki provides a complete vision of Zen, which emphasizes self-understanding and enlightenment through many systems of philosophy, psychology, and ethics. With …

136 Seiten

Sprache: English

Am 1949 von Published for the Buddhist Society by Rider veröffentlicht.

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3484901

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  • Zen Buddhism
  • Buddhism -- China
  • Monasticism and religious orders, Buddhist

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hat An Introduction to Zen Buddhism von Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki besprochen

It's ok

I watched a vid on Zen Buddhism, and got further interested in it. So I tried to find as good a book as I could. This was a good look into Zen Buddhism. At least from my perspective. It was odd hearing a very British voice reading it. It almost felt culturally voyeuristic.

The book goes over the history and believes and methods of Zen Buddhism.

I was surprised to learn how violent some of the prominent Zen figures of the history were. 30 lashes with a stick, someone thrown off a building, even a brutal death of a cat to make a point. Also be ready for some rather blunt language from some anecdotes.

Also be ready for inconsistent themes. Zen is not so much about a peaceful mind. As it is freedom from a consistent mind. Defying definitions, and logic. Even defying Buddhism.

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