Koans: the Lessons of Zen (Box of Zen) - Hardcover
In zen teaching a koan is an eternal truth expressed through a conundrum, such as: what is the sound of one hand clapping? when the zen student comes to his master for instruction, he is given first a koan to fathom and to sweep away the clouds of unknowing, allowing enlightenment to occur. Recorded and handed down from master to master, monastery to monastery, the koans in this selection are organized in order of ascending difficulty, and accompanied by brief explanations. The book is one of a three-volume series which also includes "haiku: the poetry of zen" and "sayings: the wisdom of zen".
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- PublisherGill & Macmillan Ltd
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0752221701
- ISBN 13 9780752221700
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages64
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used: Acceptable. Hardback no D/J in fair condition. The lessons of Zen. From Publishers Weekly Mascetti has brought together three small, handsomely illustrated books designed to introduce readers to a trio of important elements of the Zen tradition: koans, sayings and haiku. Bound elegantly in a box and published as a gift set (Hyperion is calling the entire collection the Zen Box), these little books offer a delightful taste of Zen tradition. The Zen tradition is filled with brilliant little sayings that are part of the oral tradition preserving the famous encounters between teacher and student. Mascetti has selected a handful of the most famous gems from some of the great masters like Yakusan (751-834) and P'ang Yun (740-808). From the Rinzai tradition, Mascetti provides an intriguing set of koans that tantalize the reader with hints of the enlightenment process. Treasures from Joshu (778-897), Tozan (910-990) and Seiko Soen (986-1039) hint at the transformational depths of the koan exchange. Mascetti yokes the haiku to a selection of illustrations that capture the traditional meditative quality. Selections from Basho, Etsuin, Osho and Issa provide a fair opening to the beauty of this poetic form. Seller Inventory # 23201
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