'This book explains everything lucidly and painstakingly- the background, the facts, the emotions, both from a Japanese and a Western point of view. If you can keep paying attention you will find at the end that you seem to have been living in Japan for quite a while.' --Edwin Denby, 'Art News'
'This book explains everything lucidly and painstakingly- the background, the facts, the emotions, both from a Japanese and a Western point of view. I...
Zen was popularized in the West largely through the writings of Dr. D.T. Suzuki, who followed the school of Rinzai Zen. Although it remains relatively unknown in the West, Soto Zen eventually attracted the greatest number of followers in Japan. With its gentle, more intellectual approach, Soto Zen relies on deep meditation (zazen) rather than the sudden, direct method (using koan) of Rinzai Zen, in striving for enlightenment. The Shobogenzo Zuimonki consists largely of brief talks, horatatory remarks, and instructional and cautionary comments by the Soto Zen Master Dogen (1200-1253)....
Zen was popularized in the West largely through the writings of Dr. D.T. Suzuki, who followed the school of Rinzai Zen. Although it remains relativ...
Examines beliefs and values generally shared by the Japanese and the importance they place on social interactions, relationships, and proper conduct.
Examines beliefs and values generally shared by the Japanese and the importance they place on social interactions, relationships, and proper conduct.
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