Zen questions

by Robert Allen

Editeur : Véga Date de parution : 2003 Description : In-12, 256 pages, relié cartonné avec jaquette, occasion, très bon état. Envois quotidiens du mardi au samedi. Les commandes sont adressées sous enveloppes bulles. Photos supplémentaires de l'ouvrage sur simple demande. Réponses aux questions dans les 12h00. Librairie Le Piano-Livre. Merci. Référence catalogue vendeur: 32677. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Zen, Religion

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2002

Reviews

[Alison S ☯️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this. I have read a lot of books about Buddhism and this is one of the most accessible. It manages to make something as indefinable and mysterious as Zen a lot clearer. The prose is quirky and illuminating and the sumi-e paintings are beautiful. Here's a description of Zen meditation or Zazen: "Have you ever learned a language? Zazen is the same but backward ... In zazen each day you unlearn a little. You unlearn more and more until you reach Don't Know. This is not ignorance; this is real knowledge."

[Gor “Gorki” Laughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A near perfect little tome. Robert was a great writer and certainly he’s missed. A natural successor to Alan Watts but speaking in a straightforward Scottish manner. There’s nothing to be found online at all of exactly how and when he passed and it was a sad surprise to realise he’d gone. A proper 21st century Brit Zen master.

[Jennifer Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I have several books on zen koans, and this is very readable, and explains well.

[Gen Mos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written without a lot of mumble jumble words that know one really understands. Allows for a simple obtainable understanding of zen for those who apply a little awareness to their daily journey.

[Ryan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very concise book that makes ideas about zen very accessible. I love the format of this book too.

[Malena Lott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. The simple q&a format, engaging writing and beautiful illlustrations made it a wonderful end-of-day read. It answered several questions I had regarding zen and enlightenment. The book found me in the shoe aisle at TJ Maxx. I kid you not. I knew I was meant to read it. Will reference it as I write Type A to Zen.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trying to get passed your Western upbringing? This will help.