Art of Just Sitting : Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza by Taigen Dan Leighton (2002, Trade Paperback) online kaufen

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PublisherWisdom Publications

ISBN-10086171394X

ISBN-139780861713943

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Book TitleArt of Just Sitting : Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMindfulness & Meditation, Zen, Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen)

Publication Year2002

GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy

AuthorTaigen Dan Leighton

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight12.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2004-002215

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsWisdom is putting out good, interesting books, and here is one devoted to the meditation of just sitting, edited by John Daido Loori, who has done a fair amount of it. It's a cool book, an anthology drawing from a variety of authors, and it takes the risk of going deep., 'Just sit' is one of the most commonly heard --and least understood--phrases associated with Zen Buddhism. And yet 'just sitting,' or shikantaza--along with koan practice--is one of the two primary methods of Zen meditation. Zen master John Daido Loori brings together teachings of some of the most prominent ancient and modern teachers, including Dogen Zenji, Shunryu Suzuki, Sheng-yen, and Maezumi. The book also includes an appendix of foundational texts relating to the practice of shikantaza., At last a book that brings together writings on the subtlest and most fundamental Zen practice: just sitting. For the first time, now gathered in one volume, we can read 1500 years of the discovery of true path of discovery and realize what it means to be truly present for life as it is. Zen Master Daido Loori has gathered the essence of true meditation into this jewel of a book. We should not miss it., When Daido Loori, now abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery, began his Buddhist practice, he couldn't find much written on the subject of sitting meditation. Taken together, the writing in his The Art of Just Sitting spans 1,500 years, all pointing to the practice of 'just sitting,' whereby no object is used as a meditation focus. There are specific instructions here for location, posture, and mental state, which will be helpful to beginners. Advanced practitioners can benefit from the more esoteric thoughts about 'non-thinking.' Loori has compiled a useful guide, promising 'if you were to live for a hundred thousand years, you would never find in this life anything more powerful, more healing, [and] more empowering.', A valuable collection from an authority on this subtle and profound form of Zen. We have needed a book like this for a long time., This is the single most comprehensive treasury of writings on the subject in English. It is likely to remain the most important collection for many years to come. Often misunderstood, the practice of shikantaza is authoritatively presented and carefully examined in two dozen essays by Chinese, Japanese, and American masters, along with an appendix of six seminal classic texts. This volume, spanning the centuries since Shakymuni Buddha to the present day, will prove indispensable to meditators and scholars alike. Roshi John Daido Loori has given us a rare treasure.

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Dewey Decimal294.3/4435

SynopsisShikantaza--or "just sitting"--is one of the simplest, most subtle forms of meditation, and one of the most easily misunderstood. This peerless volume brings together a wealth of writings, from the Buddha himself to Bodhidharma and Dogen and many of modern Zen Buddhism's most influential masters, all pointing directly to the heart of this powerful practice. Edited by one of America's pre-eminent Zen teachers, this book is a rich resource for wisdom seekers and scholars alike., Shikantaza --or "just sitting"--is one of the simplest yet most subtle forms of meditation, and one of the most easily misunderstood. This peerless volume brings together a wealth of writings, from the Buddha himself to Bodhidharma and Dogen and many of modern Zen Buddhism's most influential masters, all pointing directly to the heart of this powerful practice. Edited by one of America's preeminent Zen teachers, this book is a rich resource for wisdom seekers and scholars alike.

LC Classification NumberBQ9438.A78 2004