The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk - Hardcover

Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1616403918 ISBN 13: 9781616403911

Publisher: Cosimo Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Best known as the man who brought Zen classics to the West, Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki sheds light on all phases of a monk's experience, from being initially refused admittance at the Zendo's door to the definitive understanding the meaning of one's koan as the final act of ordinance into Zen priesthood. The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk invites us inside the mysterious world of the Zendo, where monks live their lives in monastic simplicity. Suzuki reveals the subtle intricacies of the initiation ceremony, a monk's duty to beg among the laity, and he explains the spiritual remuneration of prayer & meditation as well as a life of service to others. Initially published in 1934, this exceptional hardcover edition contains handsome illustrations of diverse scenes from the life training of a Zen monk. DAISETZ TEITARO SUZUKI (1870-1966) was Japanese author who wrote essays and books on topics such as Buddhism, Zen, and Shin. His books played a role in making the west more knowledgeable with Far Eastern philosophy. He taught at western schools as well as Japanese schools. He was also a translator of Chinese, Japanese, and Sanskrit.

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Suzuki, best known as the man who brought Zen classics to the West, sheds light on all phases of a monk s experience, from being refused admittance at the door to finally understanding the meaning of one s koan. Suzuki explains the initiation ceremony, the act of begging, and the life of prayers, meditation, and service. Suzuki s introduction, written in 1964, sheds light on his personal history as a young man encountering Zen thought, and the illustrations, by Zenchu Sato, reveal Sato s experiences in a Zendo. Suzuki also includes stories from ancient Zen masters to show how others have trained in this tradition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cosimo Inc
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1616403918
• ISBN 13: 9781616403911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 161